MAC Address
A unique hardware identifier assigned to a device's network interface.
You use the MAC address to create DHCP reservations (a static IP) and to target a device with Wake-on-LAN.
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DHCP(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
A service that automatically assigns IP addresses and network settings to devices as they join the network.
Static IP
A fixed IP address that never changes, either set on the device or reserved on the router.
Wake-on-LAN(WoL)
A feature that powers on a computer remotely by sending it a special network packet.