What this means

The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 906AEB to Microsoft Corporation. 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 90:6A:EB, it is Microsoft Corporation hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns MAC prefix 906AEB?

906AEB is registered to Microsoft Corporation 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. Microsoft Corporation's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.

What devices use 906AEB?

Any network device with a MAC address starting 90:6A:EB was manufactured by or for Microsoft Corporation.