What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 0080BB to HUGHES LAN SYSTEMS. 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 00:80:BB, it is HUGHES LAN SYSTEMS hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 0080BB?
0080BB is registered to HUGHES LAN SYSTEMS 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. HUGHES LAN SYSTEMS's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 0080BB?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:80:BB was manufactured by or for HUGHES LAN SYSTEMS.