MAC Address Explained

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  • What is a MAC address? What is the difference between an IP address and a MAC address? The MAC or media access control address is an identifier that every network device uses to uniquely identify itself on a network.
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  • @PowerCertAnimatedVideos
    @PowerCertAnimatedVideos  2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

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    • @OPIXdotWORLD
      @OPIXdotWORLD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      well done...thanx

    • @siphilipe
      @siphilipe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Identify a device, like what ???

    • @amitprakashchauhan
      @amitprakashchauhan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How can we send you a email ?

    • @amirulafiq4371
      @amirulafiq4371 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm confused a little. Say the Google web server sends responses back to the source how will the router know which host to send responses if MAC addresses swap from hardware to hardware? On top of that the IP address is translated from private to public and vice versa. How does the router determine which private IP made the requests?
      When two hosts in two different networks want to communicate do they use private or public IPs?

  • @ahmad-murery
    @ahmad-murery 2 ปีที่แล้ว +217

    You'll not find such explanation in schools/universities,
    Great video as usual

    • @PowerCertAnimatedVideos
      @PowerCertAnimatedVideos  2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Thanks! 😃

    • @balajiulaganathan
      @balajiulaganathan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agree

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      @Urjnot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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    • @ahmad-murery
      @ahmad-murery 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

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      @shubhambohra2643 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I totally agree with your statement

  • @gotickofficial
    @gotickofficial 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

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  • @James_Knott
    @James_Knott 2 ปีที่แล้ว +204

    One minor point. While MAC addresses are supposed to be unique, this isn't always so. Some manufacturers have been known to reuse them. Regardless, since MAC addresses are relevant only on the local network, this is usually not a problem. With IP, the MAC address is discarded at the first router and replaced with the MAC address of the interface on the next hop, etc.. Also, there are some links that don't have a MAC address. These would typically software created links, such as VPNs. The router only has to know how to reach the next hop and that can be designated by just the interface.

    • @jna5413
      @jna5413 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      wow, Thank you so much for your explanation

    • @CountlessPWNZ
      @CountlessPWNZ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank you

    • @thelazychewresearch
      @thelazychewresearch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Extra note: with the additional usage of virtual machines, VM kind of cloned the physical card and provide you with an "additional MAC address". On a side note, you can actually spoofed your MAC address on some NIC (commonly used in packet injection for WIFI hacking). In such scenarios, MAC addresses can actually be not unique.

    • @mach2223
      @mach2223 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Right, they also usually take the duplicate MAC address NICs and ship them off to different parts of the world, so there's even less of a chance they'll ever meet in a single network and cause problems.

    • @nerkec603
      @nerkec603 ปีที่แล้ว

      waowww this is amayzingggggg wooooooooo

  • @gwgux
    @gwgux 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    As an engineer, I really like your videos and how you explain these topics! I often recommend them to our newer employees at work since their base education from school often leaves a lot of gaps in the fundamentals they need.

    • @PowerCertAnimatedVideos
      @PowerCertAnimatedVideos  2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Thanks

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    • @toby9999
      @toby9999 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, these are pretty good. I've been a software developer for 25 years. Never had to bother with this but now I need it and it's a struggle!

    • @pilgrimsprogress2382
      @pilgrimsprogress2382 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      U are an amazing person God bless u

  • @kelseybeerbower2821
    @kelseybeerbower2821 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I'm new to IT and have been taking courses to transition into this field. I wanted to express my gratitude for the time and effort you put into these videos. I am a visual learner, and these have been so incredibly helpful to me. You break things down so clearly! Thank you for helping us IT newbies not feel so intimidated and lost :)

    • @alejandroharo0217
      @alejandroharo0217 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree with you! I just started to learn about this field, and I was a little confused. I was so happy when he gave us a demonstration with the address and name. It seriously clicked in a second.

  • @Canabees1090
    @Canabees1090 2 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Love all your videos, perfectly explained

  • @wartortle3672
    @wartortle3672 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Thank you so much sir, we are going over this topic in my collage course right now so this not only helps me understand the concept but also gives me more info than my professor does. Thank you so much!

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    @KahHongTan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You really have a knack for teaching, those analogies and "now you might ask"s are so on point and drive everything home clearly

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    @antimpaliwal1603 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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    @vitruvian_man 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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  • @washingtonkolleh75
    @washingtonkolleh75 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I so enjoyed your explanation about MAC and IP addresses that I had to pause the vid in order to have made this comment. Your explanation is detailed and accompanied by real life illustrations that make learning easy to understand.

  • @PenTestPioneer
    @PenTestPioneer 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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  • @gileneo6999
    @gileneo6999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    dude, you have answered my questions in mind. none of my college professor would explain this to me

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    @suryateja4987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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  • @vJorddan
    @vJorddan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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    @Zilperi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm literally using your videos to build up my foundation in IT in my Bachelor's studies, thanks!

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    @user-cs5zh9lu5o 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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    @calvo_en_moto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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  • @alananderson8619
    @alananderson8619 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The amazing part of all of this MAC addressing hop-scotching over the internet to find that Google server is that it all happens in milliseconds.

    • @nicholasallman3185
      @nicholasallman3185 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      this! Seems so slow here but happens so fast.

  • @luijo633
    @luijo633 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video, finally i understand the use of both IP and MAC individually and how a network uses both to comunicate

  • @davidjakubov
    @davidjakubov ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this great explanation, it helped me on the interview for school (it's an IT school with a paid practice so it's half school and half job), interviewer was excited when I explained it to her like in this video. Your videos are amazing man💪

  • @raghad7056
    @raghad7056 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What an explanation, I'm studying Cybersecurity at School and none of these has been taught to us in this good, thank you A lot for these amazing videos

  • @datle5585
    @datle5585 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really awesome videos , super educational and helpful ! I have just stumbled upon this topic at school , and you basically read my mind!

  • @kkahandal
    @kkahandal ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an excellent video. No one explained this quickly until now.

  • @sediqullahsarwary103
    @sediqullahsarwary103 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome. I really appreciate how simply you are explaining these topics.

  • @maximusf6304
    @maximusf6304 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content! You do a great job of simplifying these topics. Please keep it up.

  • @shenghanzheng3043
    @shenghanzheng3043 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done sir. You solved my question about how IP and MAC work together. Really appreciate it.

  • @basiliospinello
    @basiliospinello 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Man, this is crazy, you have just summarized in 8 mins my whole first networking university course! You are the best in this on youtube

  • @mskang009
    @mskang009 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've spent a lot of days understanding these concepts, but failed. Such a great video.

  • @rgfdg4y46
    @rgfdg4y46 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much. This explanation was thorough and made it easier to comprehend the path data takes on a network.

  • @jessemcelroy5266
    @jessemcelroy5266 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man I love this channel and this video was great as a lot of others. It cleared up some fundamentals for me.

  • @JuiceManTech
    @JuiceManTech 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, thanks for explaining the different MAC addresses there at the end for the Wi-Fi adapter and the Bluetooth adapter and the NIC

  • @omarhassan5385
    @omarhassan5385 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i watched many videos on many channels today, and they were all good, but yours is by far the best, very simplified and organized . it kept me focused and drilled the info in my brain. you earned a subscribe . from now on i will call you sensi :D

  • @afafsgdchdhdg
    @afafsgdchdhdg ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't believe you explained this so well and that too for free. Thanks mate.

  • @Optinix-gz1qg
    @Optinix-gz1qg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    uf I liked so much the street and name analogy to IP and MAC addresses. Thank you so much for your videos!

    • @sab29999
      @sab29999 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too! Very good analogy

  • @marcosalas6413
    @marcosalas6413 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much for the info. I'm teaching my 9 year old about computers and IT, so this video is very helpful.

  • @upadhyay831
    @upadhyay831 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much for all your videos. The way you explain is very interesting, easy to understand, I just became fan of your teaching and explanation method. Really appreciate for all your efforts.

  • @Igodiefulwut
    @Igodiefulwut ปีที่แล้ว

    So happy you clarify the purpose of the IP address compared to MAC. Incredible videos!

  • @AnantaAkash.Podder
    @AnantaAkash.Podder 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your explanation is Truly out of Bound man... Even university teachers couldn't teach like you do... Thanks for the knowledge you are sharing

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    @TheusKhan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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    Such great content.

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    @huyivant5190 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great videos! I find the visual aid helps me to better understand the processes. Thank you.

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    @Benji_617 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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    @anzhel3268 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    your videos are always of the highest quality

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    @AgustinB 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you! I had issues understanding this concept but you've explained really well.

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    @sebastiannienerza4622 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    @GBrai-mu5zy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've learned quite a bit from you.its been really nice to start understanding these things.thank you.

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    @Pumuckl1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    @Asasino21 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    @Immortal2620 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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    @summerdays5380 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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    @drboxys 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge and for the amazing videos.

  • @giftchukwuemeka8324
    @giftchukwuemeka8324 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best Explanation I have gotten. Thanks

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    @oyirasunday7308 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    short ,simple and straight to the point.

  • @gallyacollette9399
    @gallyacollette9399 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    very well explained! very clear! the animation and images really help!

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    @nxxiara 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    man this is amazing and easy to understand, thank you and appreciate your work

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    @medilyesoudhini7411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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    @jackanderson9258 ปีที่แล้ว

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    @blacklegg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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    @louis9116 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Networking is one of the magical areas of computer science to me

  • @mohamedelyeszormati
    @mohamedelyeszormati ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfectly explained, thank you!

  • @abm7785
    @abm7785 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I finally understoood the concept. Thank you very much. Great video

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    @lucagaeta4596 ปีที่แล้ว

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    @OmarLopez-wc7dc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @RacoonsAreJustForbiddenCats
    @RacoonsAreJustForbiddenCats ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I legitimately thought a MAC address was just an Apple product using the network (I.e., MacBook, Ipad, IPhone, etc.). Thank you for these videos.

  • @james77011
    @james77011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Next time i write someone, I will indentify myself using the M.A.C address and I.P address 😂

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    @wongsimon2387 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your videos are cool! Easy to follow

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    @philipgeorge4026 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Outstanding. Very clear and useful explanation. Thank you so much!

  • @aweslayne
    @aweslayne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for another refresher course

  • @HHeart-zq9lt
    @HHeart-zq9lt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is a very informative and clear video. Thank you very much for this explanation.

  • @GururajBN
    @GururajBN 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hadn't heard of read about MAC address. Thanks for this enlightening video.

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    @snehal254 ปีที่แล้ว

    i am so grateful for all your videos. You are the best teacher. thank you so much :)

  • @semihippie
    @semihippie 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this video. This was very helpful and insightful.

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    @exitrade 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please do more often. Thanks a lot, you are a genious!

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    @AM-hv1vs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're awesome man 🙌🏼🙌🏼💯 thank youuu

  • @giuseppe789
    @giuseppe789 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very good Explanation, you coud also explain the ARP-Table, but its ok so.
    Very Helpful

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    @henriquezeliotto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your videos!

  • @obadaalali
    @obadaalali 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the vids you made it looks so easy

  • @rahimbulibek6709
    @rahimbulibek6709 ปีที่แล้ว

    perfect explanation with clear samples

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    @user-yu4tm7ue1k 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Big congrats and gratitude to you bro for providing us with this amazing content.

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    @egemenklc2515 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Perfect explanation , thank you a lot!

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    @oooyoMamaooo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great channel. Kudos!

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    @djsanctus1650 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So helpful! Thank you for your content!

  • @unknown572
    @unknown572 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your video, good info!. Regards from México!.

  • @user-rg8fo7yy4c
    @user-rg8fo7yy4c หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks dude! This is so clear!

  • @jeykstrings1521
    @jeykstrings1521 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simple and very clear.. I hope all professors teach this way.. 😂 its really easy to understand...

  • @a.lisnenko
    @a.lisnenko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Big thanks for this video!

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    @rakibraihan7113 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks man , you are my "primary Knowledge"

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    @JeremyCroisille หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video as always, your channel is so precious

  • @StrangeDooropen
    @StrangeDooropen 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A very good explanation,thank you

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    @minazakaria7663 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this video, and how easy, and through you explain things. and especial thanks to the pace of your speech.
    if it's not much trouble, could you make a video explaining Unicast, Multicast, and Broadcast?

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