A IP address can be accessed by devices outside of the local network.

Using a IP address provides an additional layer of security by hiding devices from the public internet.

When a device communicates with the internet, its private IP address is translated to a IP address through a process called Network Address Translation (NAT).

Mac address spoofing is often used in attacks to intercept network traffic.

MAC addresses are made up of groups of two hexadecimal digits.

IP v6 addresses are made up of bits.

The first three groups in a MAC address represent the of the device.