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In reply to the discussion: Can someone explain IP addresses to me? [View all]Duer 157099
(17,742 posts)1. They are not all the same
In fact, they are all different! LOL
They may start with the same number, much as the prefix to a phone number is the same for many people.
Hold on, I'll go find more info...
Edit: yes, the MAC identifies local equipment on your network
Edit2: and most hardware will identify it's own MAC to your router, or whatever other smart equipment you have that asks for it...
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There must be something automatic going on with my login page because I only need to
Baitball Blogger
Feb 2013
#8
I just went to the dentist, and I think I found a flaw in the way I set up the port fowarding.
Baitball Blogger
Feb 2013
#26
I've got plenty here to work with. However, I can think of one more question,
Baitball Blogger
Feb 2013
#42