What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 040AE0 to XMIT AG COMPUTER NETWORKS. 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 04:0A:E0, it is XMIT AG COMPUTER NETWORKS hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 040AE0?
040AE0 is registered to XMIT AG COMPUTER NETWORKS 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. XMIT AG COMPUTER NETWORKS's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 040AE0?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 04:0A:E0 was manufactured by or for XMIT AG COMPUTER NETWORKS.