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MAC address is a unique identifier that is assigned to a NIC (Network Interface Controller) Card. It consists of a 48 bit or 64-bit address, which is associated with the network adapter. MAC address can be in hexadecimal format. The full form of MAC address is Media Access Control address. The MAC address is provided by the manufacturer of the physical network card when it is created and never changes.
An IP address is an address that helps you to identify a network connection. It is termed as the ‘Logical Address,’ which is provided to a connection in a network. The IP address is assigned by the ISP and can change when you move your computer from one network to another.
