Answer to Question #237878 in Computer Networks for Oprah

Question

Explain the difference between a MAC address and an IP address. You should relate your answer to the OSI model

Answer 1

The MAC address is a layer 2 PDU a unique identifier of a device issued at the time of manufacturing of a device to identify a host on a local network while the IP address is a layer 3 PDU uniquely identifying a device/host when connected to a network hence making it routable on a WAN.