The MAC (Media Access Control) address of the router, like other electronic devices, is a unique identifier assigned to a network interface controller (NIC) for communications at the data link layer of a network segment. It is also known as a hardware address or physical address. Each NIC, whether it's in a computer, smartphone, router, or any other device connected to a network, has a globally unique MAC address. This address is typically assigned by the manufacturer and is burned into the device's firmware.
MAC addresses are essential for ensuring that data packets are correctly routed within a network. They are used in Ethernet and Wi-Fi networks to identify devices and enable communication between them.
MAC addresses are represented as a series of six pairs of hexadecimal digits, separated by colons or dashes. For example, a MAC address might look like this: 00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E.
MAC addresses are essential for ensuring that data packets are correctly routed within a network. They are used in Ethernet and Wi-Fi networks to identify devices and enable communication between them.
MAC addresses are represented as a series of six pairs of hexadecimal digits, separated by colons or dashes. For example, a MAC address might look like this: 00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E.