What this means

The IEEE assigned the MA-L block B4ABF3 to IEEE Registration Authority. 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 B4:AB:F3, it is IEEE Registration Authority hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns MAC prefix B4ABF3?

B4ABF3 is registered to IEEE Registration Authority 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. IEEE Registration Authority's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.

What devices use B4ABF3?

Any network device with a MAC address starting B4:AB:F3 was manufactured by or for IEEE Registration Authority.