Verkkolaiteosoite
Verkkolaiteosoite, often translated as network device address, refers to a unique identifier assigned to a network interface controller (NIC) or a network adapter. This address is crucial for communication within a local network and on the internet. The most common type of verkkolaiteosoite is the MAC address, which stands for Media Access Control address. A MAC address is a hardware identification number that uniquely identifies each device on a network. It is assigned by the manufacturer of the network interface controller and is typically embedded in the hardware itself.
MAC addresses are typically 48 bits long and are represented in hexadecimal notation, such as 00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E.
While MAC addresses are used for local network identification, IP addresses are used for routing data across