What is the broadcast MAC address in a typical Ethernet frame ?

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What is the broadcast MAC address in a typical Ethernet frame ?

Answer: A. FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF — In Ethernet, a broadcast frame is intended for all devices on the local network segment. The destination MAC address for broadcast has all 48 bits set to 1.…

  1. A.

    FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF

  2. B.

    00:00:00:00:00:00

  3. C.

    01:01:01:01:01:01

  4. D.

    99:99:99:99:99:99

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Correct answer: A

In Ethernet, a broadcast frame is intended for all devices on the local network segment. The destination MAC address for broadcast has all 48 bits set to 1. In hexadecimal, that is written as FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF.

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