What this means

The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 58BDA3 to Nintendo Co., Ltd.. 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 58:BD:A3, it is Nintendo Co., Ltd. hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns MAC prefix 58BDA3?

58BDA3 is registered to Nintendo Co., Ltd. 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. Nintendo Co., Ltd.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.

What devices use 58BDA3?

Any network device with a MAC address starting 58:BD:A3 was manufactured by or for Nintendo Co., Ltd..