What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 7478A6 to Fortinet, 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 74:78:A6, it is Fortinet, Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 7478A6?
7478A6 is registered to Fortinet, 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. Fortinet, Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 7478A6?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 74:78:A6 was manufactured by or for Fortinet, Inc..