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students:network [2018/08/07 17:50] Martens, Robert L [Frequently Asked Questions] |
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+ | ==== What is a MAC address? ==== | ||
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+ | It is the hardware identifier for the network device on your machine. It is sometimes called a MAC address, hardware address, network address, or similar things. Often you can find the information needed in your device settings, sometimes printed on the box, or on the wireless connection screen. | ||
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+ | This information is vital and is needed in order for the network to be able to recognize your device and give it the access you require. | ||
==== I can't connect my device to the network, what should I do? ==== | ==== I can't connect my device to the network, what should I do? ==== | ||