An IP address (short for Internet Protocol address) is a unique string of numbers that identifies your device on the internet. It helps networks recognise where information should go, so websites, ...

A MAC address (short for Media Access Control address) is a unique identifier given to devices that connect to a network, like your phone, laptop, or tablet. It helps the network know exactly which ...

Every computer or device on the internet has two types of addresses: a physical address and an internet address. The physical address -- or media access control (MAC) address -- identifies a device to ...