What this means

The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 409C28 to Apple, 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 40:9C:28, it is Apple, Inc. hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns MAC prefix 409C28?

409C28 is registered to Apple, 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. Apple, Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.

What devices use 409C28?

Any network device with a MAC address starting 40:9C:28 was manufactured by or for Apple, Inc..