A MAC handle (Media Entry Management handle) is a singular identifier assigned to a community interface card (NIC) or different community gadgets. It’s a 48-bit handle, sometimes written as a sequence of six hexadecimal digits, separated by colons, for instance, 00:11:22:33:44:55.
MAC addresses are used to establish gadgets on a community and to regulate entry to the community. They’re additionally used for visitors evaluation and community administration. MAC addresses are sometimes assigned by the producer of the community gadget, however they will also be modified by the person.