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Who is responsible for registering and administering MAC addresses?
Who is responsible for registering and administering MAC addresses?
The IEEE Registration Authority is responsible for registering and administering MAC addresses.
What is a MAC address?
What is a MAC address?
A MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to a network adapter or interface of a device.
What does OUI stand for in the context of MAC addresses?
What does OUI stand for in the context of MAC addresses?
OUI stands for organizationally unique identifier.
What does it mean when it is said that MAC addresses are 'factory-assigned'?
What does it mean when it is said that MAC addresses are 'factory-assigned'?
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What is the purpose of Link-Layer Addressing in networking?
What is the purpose of Link-Layer Addressing in networking?
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What is the significance of a MAC address being vendor-defined?
What is the significance of a MAC address being vendor-defined?
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Explain the role of IEEE Registration Authority in relation to MAC addresses.
Explain the role of IEEE Registration Authority in relation to MAC addresses.
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How does the number of receivers determine the type of Link-Layer Address used?
How does the number of receivers determine the type of Link-Layer Address used?
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What happens to data-link addresses as a Frame moves from one link to another?
What happens to data-link addresses as a Frame moves from one link to another?
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Explain the concept of organizationally unique identifiers (OUI) in the context of MAC addresses.
Explain the concept of organizationally unique identifiers (OUI) in the context of MAC addresses.
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