Computer Science GCSE
MAC Address
What MAC Address means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of MAC Address
Media Access Control address. A unique identifier assigned to a network interface controller (NIC) for use as a network address in communications within a network segment.
Topics that use MAC Address
- Topic 4: Networks (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using MAC Address in the exam
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