AI engineering glossary · Computing foundations
What is MAC address?
MAC address: A unique hardware identifier assigned to a network interface, written as six pairs of hexadecimal digits. It is used for delivery within a local network, whereas IP addresses are used across networks.
MAC address: an example
A network card might have the MAC address 00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E.
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Where you learn it
MAC address is part of the AI Engineering Program, which teaches it with notes, a hands-on lab and an exam. The first lesson is free.