What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 08BD43 to NETGEAR. 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 08:BD:43, it is NETGEAR hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 08BD43?
08BD43 is registered to NETGEAR 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. NETGEAR's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 08BD43?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 08:BD:43 was manufactured by or for NETGEAR.