Computer Science · May / June 2016 · Paper 11 · Question 2
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Hexadecimal codes are used in MAC addresses.
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2(a)[1]
media access control [1]
2(b)[3]
Any three from:
– hardware/physical address – unique address/number associated (with network card in) a device/computer – usually 48/64 bits (12/16 hex digits) – first 6/8 digits = manufacturer code/ID of device (NIC) – last 6/8 digits = serial number of device (NIC) [3]
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