MAC Addresses | How Local Devices Identify Each Other

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An IP address identifies a device on a network logically. But before IP can work, devices need a way to identify each other physically on the local network. That role is handled by MAC addresses. Every network device has a MAC address. It operates at a lower level than IP and plays a critical role in how data moves inside local networks like your home Wi-Fi or office LAN. This article explains…

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