What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 04BBF9 to Pavilion Data Systems 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 04:BB:F9, it is Pavilion Data Systems Inc hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 04BBF9?
04BBF9 is registered to Pavilion Data Systems 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. Pavilion Data Systems Inc's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 04BBF9?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 04:BB:F9 was manufactured by or for Pavilion Data Systems Inc.