1- Every computer has a name- Yours is called (run the command -ipconf.pdf
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The document explains that every computer has a unique name and MAC address, which is essential for network communication. It provides instructions on how to find the MAC address using 'ipconfig /all' and another method through system information. Additionally, it highlights that the MAC address is composed of hexadecimal characters combining both letters and numbers.
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1- Every computer has a name- Yours is called (run the command -ipconf.pdf
- 1. 1. Every computer has a name. Yours is called (run the command "ipconfig /all" or look in system info > summary) 2. My computer communicates on a LAN and to the internet often via an Ethernet network interface card (NIC). How many network cards does my computer have? (ipconfig /all) 3. My network card(s) has(ve) a unique address encoded in them. This physical entity is called the MAC address. It is an abbreviation for media access control (something to do with how one computer gets the attention of another computer standing in a crowd). Using two different methods determine what is(are) the MAC address(es), also known as physical address(es), of your computer? What are the two methods used? (ipconfig /all, sys info > components > network > adapter) 4. Note the MAC address uses a hex code (4 binary bits combined). This means digits are encoded in both alpha and numerical. How many hex characters are used in the MAC address discovered for your computer?