Question:
What is the special value assigned to the first 24 bits of a multicast MAC address?
- 01-5E-00
- FF-00-5E
- FF-FF-FF
- 01-00-5E
Explanation: Just as with multicast IP addresses, there is a special assigned value for multicast MAC addresses. The first 24 bits are set in hex to: 01-00-5E. The remaining 6 hex digits are derived from the lower 23 bits of the IP multicast.
Exam with this question: 7.5.2 Module Quiz – Ethernet Switching Answers
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