About Computer Networking: How iPhones Reveal Identifying Information About Routers

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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking Recent reports have confirmed the iPhone leaks the MAC addresses of routers a person has recently connected to. That doesn't sound like a good thing. Should you be concerned? And what's a MAC address, anyway? Introduction to MAC Addresses The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a binary number used to uniquely identify computer network adapters. These numbers (sometimes called "hardware addresses") are physically burned into the network hardware during the manufacturing process, or stored in firmware, and designed to not be modified. See More About:  mac addresses  arp  dhcp Can IP Addresses Be Determined from MAC Addresses? It turns out a MAC address doesn't say much about you a person. Unless you stole the physical piece of network hardware you're using, there's not too much cause for concern, unless... it were possible to turn that MAC address into your IP address. See More About:  mac addresses  arp  internet protocol How to Find a MAC Address Most people don't have any idea where to go look for a MAC address of something they own. Impress your friends by learning a few simple techniques. See More About:  mac addresses  microsoft windows tcpip settings  Five Common Misconceptions About Computer Networks You may be all clear on the concept of MAC addresses, but it doesn't make our top 5 list of the most common misconceptions about computer networking. See More About:  home network setup  local area networks  Wireless / Networking Ads Computer Networking Networking Security IP Networking Investment Letters Wireless Networking Featured Articles How to Find a MAC Address What Is ipconfig? Home Network Diagrams How to Find an IP Address from Email Can a Home Network Share Two Internet Connections? Computer and Wireless Networking Fundamentals   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More> This newsletter is written by: Bradley Mitchell Computer Networking Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Computer Networking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Wireless Router Networking IP Addresses + Internet Networks Connecting Two Computers Home Network Diagrams Home Network Setup Advisor Tool   Follow me on: Advertisement