What
48-bit number, used to uniquely identify devices.
How to convert from binary:
- A single digit represents
4 bits
. () - There’s 12 digits.
- You do the Maths lol.
Network Interfaces:
Anything with a network interface comes with a predefined MAC address. This is to uniquely identify it within the network. Fun fact, the first 3 octets are manufacturer specific:
- Cisco is 00-1A-A1
- Apple is 00-0a-95