Help - Please...

[Dan Hibiki]

Argh! Looks like further elaboration with smaller words is necessary.

IP addresses enable computers, servers, etc., to have a logical identity on the internet and networks. The IP address is used much like your address to your home; when somebody wants to send you something, they put your home's address on it. Much the same way with computers. When a computer wants to send a packet (some data) to your computer, it needs an address to do this.

MAC addresses can be explained like this. Think of an IP address as a non-permanent home for you. Your IP can be changed if need be, much like how you can move to another home if need be. A MAC address can be compared to a permanent residence; you live at the permanent residence and sometimes change where your second home is (IP address).

That is as simple as I can get it.