What is the difference between a MAC address and an IP address?

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What is the difference between a MAC address and an IP address?

Accepted Answer

A MAC address is fixed to the hardware, while an IP address identifies the device's position on a network and can change — Award 1 mark. A laptop keeps its MAC address but receives a different IP address on a different network.

Answer

There is no practical difference between the two

Answer

Both are permanent, but only the MAC address is visible on the internet

Answer

A MAC address changes each time a device connects, while an IP address never does

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A MAC address is fixed to the hardware, while an IP address identifies the device's position on a network and can change

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