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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?
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?
OUI stands for organizationally unique identifier.
What does it mean when it is said that MAC addresses are 'factory-assigned'?
MAC addresses are assigned by the manufacturer/brand to each device and are unique per unit.
What is the purpose of Link-Layer Addressing in networking?
Link-Layer Addressing adds data-link addresses to network frames for communication between devices.
What is the significance of a MAC address being vendor-defined?
Uniquely assigned by the manufacturer/brand per unit.
Explain the role of IEEE Registration Authority in relation to MAC addresses.
Responsible for registering and administering permanent MAC addresses.
How does the number of receivers determine the type of Link-Layer Address used?
Unicast is used for one-to-one communication.
What happens to data-link addresses as a Frame moves from one link to another?
The addresses are changed every time the Frame moves.
Explain the concept of organizationally unique identifiers (OUI) in the context of MAC addresses.
Identifiers used in the computer and electronics industries.
Test your understanding of Link-Layer addresses and their characteristics as covered in Module 3.3 of the Electronics Engineering Department course at the Technological Institute of the Philippines – Quezon City.
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