What this means

The IEEE assigned the MA-L block B083D6 to Commscope. 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 B0:83:D6, it is Commscope hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns MAC prefix B083D6?

B083D6 is registered to Commscope 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. Commscope's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.

What devices use B083D6?

Any network device with a MAC address starting B0:83:D6 was manufactured by or for Commscope.