What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-M block 189BA59 to APANA 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 18:9B:A5:9, it is APANA Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 189BA59?
189BA59 is registered to APANA Inc. in the IEEE MA-M registry.
What does the MA-M registry type mean?
An MA-M assignment covers 28 bits of the address, giving the vendor 1,048,576 device addresses, a quarter of a full MA-L block. APANA Inc.'s block covers 1,048,576 addresses.
What devices use 189BA59?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 18:9B:A5:9 was manufactured by or for APANA Inc..