What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 04AB18 to ELECOM CO.,LTD.. 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:AB:18, it is ELECOM CO.,LTD. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 04AB18?
04AB18 is registered to ELECOM CO.,LTD. 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. ELECOM CO.,LTD.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 04AB18?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 04:AB:18 was manufactured by or for ELECOM CO.,LTD..