Address

There are two types of Addresses

1. Internet Protocol - IP Address (Logical Address)

2. Media Access Control - MAC Address (Physical Address)


1. IP Address

    32 bit Address

    Can be changed.

    2 Types:

    1. Static IP - IP given by a user to the computer.
    2. Dynamic IP - IP attained by a PC from a DHCP Server

2. MAC Address
   
     48 bit address

     Given by the manufacturer to the NIC (Network Interface Card)

     Cannot be changed.