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Which of the following statements correctly describes the difference between an IP address and a MAC address for a specific device?

The MAC address can change, but the IP address always stays the same.

The MAC address can change, but the IP address always stays the same. - no response given

The IP address can change, but the MAC address always stays the same.

The IP address can change, but the MAC address always stays the same. - no response given

MAC is used on newer products; IP was used on older products.

MAC is used on newer products; IP was used on older products. - no response given

IP is used on newer products; MAC was used on older products.

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The correct statement that describes the difference between an IP address and a MAC address for a specific device is:

The IP address can change, but the MAC address always stays the same.

Here's a brief explanation:

  • MAC Address: A MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique identifier assigned to a network interface card (NIC) for communication on the physical network segment. It is hardcoded into the device and does not change.

  • IP Address: An IP (Internet Protocol) address is assigned to a device on a network for communication over the internet or local network. It can change, especially if the device connects to different networks or the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server assigns a new address.