What this means

The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 18DBF2 to Dell 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:DB:F2, it is Dell Inc. hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns MAC prefix 18DBF2?

18DBF2 is registered to Dell 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. Dell Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.

What devices use 18DBF2?

Any network device with a MAC address starting 18:DB:F2 was manufactured by or for Dell Inc..