Ifconfig stands for “interface configuration.” It is used to view and change the configuration of the network interfaces on our system.
The MAC address is a 12 digit hexadecimal number that is most often displayed with a colon or hypen separating every two digits (an octet), making it easier to read.Įxample: A MAC address of 2c549188c9e3 is typically displayed as 2C:54:91:88:C9:E3 or 2c-54-91-88-c9-e3.
The MAC address is tied to the Network Interface Controller (NIC), a subcomponent of the larger device. MAC stands for Media Access Control, and each identifier is intended to be unique to a particular device.
Here are 3 methods to get the MAC address in Ubuntu Linux. How to list MAC address on Ubuntu Linux is a commonly asked question during a Linux job interview.