What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 0040AF to DIGITAL PRODUCTS, INC.. Every network interface they manufacture under this block has a MAC address beginning with these digits, followed by a unique per-device identifier. If a device on your network shows a MAC starting 00:40:AF, it is DIGITAL PRODUCTS, INC. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 0040AF?
0040AF is registered to DIGITAL PRODUCTS, INC. in the IEEE MA-L registry.
What does the MA-L registry type mean?
An MA-L assignment, the IEEE's original OUI format, gives the vendor the first three octets and 16,777,216 device addresses under them. DIGITAL PRODUCTS, INC.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 0040AF?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:40:AF was manufactured by or for DIGITAL PRODUCTS, INC..