Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

You live with your 4 other friends. All have laptops but only one internet connection. Service provider has noted the physical address(MAC address) of your subscribed laptop. How your friends can use internet on their laptops? (Select best option)

  1. By using proxy server.

  2. Using a hub.

  3. User can change their Physical address identical to subscribed laptop.

  4. Apply for another net connection.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

When an ISP binds service to a specific MAC address, other devices can gain access by spoofing that MAC address. This involves changing the network interface's physical address to match the subscribed laptop's MAC. Proxy servers and hubs don't address the MAC authentication issue, and getting another connection is unnecessary. MAC spoofing is a technical workaround that allows multiple devices to share the authorized connection.

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