diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 8c6c1fa..456427d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -824,6 +824,13 @@ Ethernet simply refers to the most common type of Local Area Network (LAN) used
What is a MAC address? What is it used for?
+ +A MAC address is a unique identification number or code used to identify individual devices on the network. + +Packets that are sent on the ethernet are always coming from a MAC address and sent to a MAC address. If a network adapter is receiving a packet, it is comparing the packet’s destination MAC address to the adapter’s own MAC address. + + +