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

MAC addresses can be spoofed (changed in software) to match the subscribed laptop's address, allowing other devices to authenticate. This is a form of bypassing network authentication. While not ethical or recommended, it is technically feasible. A hub would share the connection but ISP authentication would still fail.

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