What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-M block 706979E to BAS-IP LP. 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 70:69:79:E, it is BAS-IP LP hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 706979E?
706979E is registered to BAS-IP LP 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. BAS-IP LP's block covers 1,048,576 addresses.
What devices use 706979E?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 70:69:79:E was manufactured by or for BAS-IP LP.