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Answer» Some of the key DIFFERENCES between a MAC address and an IP address are: - A MAC address is a one-of-a-kind hardware identification number assigned to a NIC (Network Interface Controller/Card), whereas an IP address is a number that helps you identify a network connection.
- The manufacturer of the hardware interface assigns the MAC address, but the network administrator or INTERNET Service Provider assigns the IP address (ISP).
- The Mac address identifies the device, while the IP address indicates how it CONNECTS to the network.
- IP addresses, on the other hand, can be used for broadcasting or multicasting, whereas MAC addresses can be only used for broadcasting.
- The Data-Link layer of the OSI or TCP/IP REFERENCE model implements the MAC address. On the TCP/IP or OSI model, the IP address is implemented in the Network layer.
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