Jul 07

When configuring your router, you'll often see something called a MAC address.  This may happen when you go to a status page that shows the computers that are connected to the router.  You'll also run across it on a wireless security settings page.  What exactly is a MAC address?  I'll try to explain it without getting too technical.

A MAC address is usually represented as a string of hexadecimal numbers that looks something like this 00:14:38:44:A7:4A.  The colons really don't mean anything and just make it easier to read.  Continue reading »

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