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How is IP address different from MAC address? Discuss briefly.
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IP address, also known as Internet Protocol address, is a unique address that can be used to uniquely identify each node in a network. However, unlike MAC address, IP address can change if a node is removed from one network and connected to another network. A sample IP address looks like: 192.168.0.178.
The MAC (Media Access Control) address is the physical address, which is assigned to the hardware network card (Network Interface Card), of the host computer and remains fixed. The machine on which the NIC is attached, can be physically identified on the network using its MAC address. A sample MAC address looks like: FC:F8:AE:CE:7B:16.
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