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MAC Address (Media Access Control Address)

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Definition of “MAC Address (Media Access Control Address)” :

A MAC Address, or Media Access Control Address, is a unique identifier assigned to a network interface controller (NIC) for use as a network address in communications within a network segment. It’s used as a way to ensure that the correct device is receiving data sent over a network.

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