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Important Commands: ipconfig - Finds the IP of your device nslookup - Finds the IP of a certain website ping - Tests connectivity of two devices

Important Concepts: How to use Wireshark to capture Ethernet pings and find a MAC address

Questions: What is a MAC address and what are its components? A MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique 12-digit code assigned to a network adapter when it is manufactured. A MAC address consists of two parts: The first 6 digits contain the ID of the manufacturer, while the last 6 contain the serial number of that unit How to get a MAC address? In order to find a MAC address, you use the ipconfig /all command in your device's command prompt and look for the Physical Address. That is your MAC address. What is Wireshark and how do you use it? Wireshark is a computer program that allows you to "capture" pings from your Ethernet. How do you find a protocol in Whireshark? In order to find a protocol on Wireshark, you must look at the pings that you've captured, and look under the "protocol" section of the pings.