What is a MAC Address and How Do I Find it?

What is a MAC Address? A MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique identifier assigned to a hardware called network interface controller (NIC) for use as a network address. This use is common in most IEEE 802 networking technologies, including Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. The NIC aka Network controller is computer hardware that makes … Read more

What is an IP Address?

In 1970s, a technology was created to make it possible to connect multiple distinct devices and networks to connect and work together as a single coordinated unit. This network of computing devices, which include laptops, mobiles, and other connected devices is known as an Inter-Network communication using TCP/IP technologies as its basic building block. Even … Read more

How to Trace an IP Address GeoLocation

Find your own IP address can be used to solve connection problems or discover information leaks. If you have someone else’s IP address, it is also a good way to figure out where they are and find out other information about the connection such as the ISP hosting the networking connection. Do you need to … Read more

Over 4 Billion IP Addresses Have Been Allocated

If you are on the FreeServerMonitor.com‘s, what-is-my-ip page, you’ll see your current IP address and geolocation. In most cases you will see a number in the format X.X.X.X, where X is likely a number between 1-254. This number can change depending on where you are connecting from home or some other location. Any device that … Read more