What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 84AB1A 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 84:AB:1A, it is Apple, Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 84AB1A?
84AB1A 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 84AB1A?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 84:AB:1A was manufactured by or for Apple, Inc..