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Which is better - wired or wireless? Wired connections are more reliable and provide dedicated high-speed network access. Wireless connections utilize a shared radio medium so performance will be affected by a variety of factors, such as the number of users in a service area, radio interference, and signal strength. |
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and MAC addresses
All modern networks use device IP and MAC addresses to provide internet access to devices across the world. For some programs, you need this information. Find out how to locate your IP address.give connected devices a unique identity. Using these addresses, devices become distinguishable beyond a generic name like “Jonathan’s iPhone” or “Xbox One”.
A MAC address (formatted xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx) is generally static (never changes) and is tied to a specific device. This means that no matter what network a device connects to, its MAC address will always be the same. An IP address (formatted xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) is typically assigned to a device by the network it connects to. This IP address is usually considered dynamic, meaning it may change at a given interval or each time the device connects to this network. IP addresses can also be fixed/static, meaning they don’t change. This is usually a manual process and can be useful for certain applications that run over the network. For example, networked printers for department offices receive a static IP address.
When receiving support from IT, you may be asked to provide your IP and/or your MAC address to assist in troubleshooting.
Find out how to find your IP address
Find out how to find your MAC address
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