What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-M block 0055DA8 to BroadSoft, 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 00:55:DA:8, it is BroadSoft, Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 0055DA8?
0055DA8 is registered to BroadSoft, Inc. in the IEEE MA-M registry.
What does the MA-M registry type mean?
An MA-M assignment covers 28 bits of the address, giving the vendor 1,048,576 device addresses, a quarter of a full MA-L block. BroadSoft, Inc.'s block covers 1,048,576 addresses.
What devices use 0055DA8?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:55:DA:8 was manufactured by or for BroadSoft, Inc..