What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block CC78AB to Texas Instruments. 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 CC:78:AB, it is Texas Instruments hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix CC78AB?
CC78AB is registered to Texas Instruments 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. Texas Instruments's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use CC78AB?
Any network device with a MAC address starting CC:78:AB was manufactured by or for Texas Instruments.