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4-9-4 Network Config
MAC Address
A MAC address (media access control address) is a 12-digit hexadecimal number
assigned to each device connected to the network. Primarily specified as a
unique identifier during device manufacturing. A MAC address is required when
trying to locate a device or when performing diagnostics on a network device.
The MAC address is set by the device manufacturer at their factory.It can’t
change.
Host Name
A host name is a unique name or label assigned to any device that is connected
to a specific computer network. It facilitates the differentiation of different
machines or devices connected to the Internet, a network and/or both. Allotted
and assigned host names are based on the naming system used.
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