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Martens, Robert L [Frequently Asked Questions]
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Martens, Robert L [What is a MAC address?]
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 No. Please do not.
+==== What is a MAC address? ====
+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, printed on the box, on a sticker on the device, or on a network connection screen. They often look like pairs of letters and numbers separated by colons.
+Look for something like this: ''aa:bb:cc:11:22:33''.
+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. Providing even a single inaccurate digit or number is enough to stop a device from connecting properly.
 ==== I can't connect my device to the network, what should I do? ====

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