What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 449E8B 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 44:9E:8B, it is Apple, Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 449E8B?
449E8B 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 449E8B?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 44:9E:8B was manufactured by or for Apple, Inc..