What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-M block F040AFA to SIEMENS AG. 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 F0:40:AF:A, it is SIEMENS AG hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix F040AFA?
F040AFA is registered to SIEMENS AG in the IEEE MA-M registry.
What does the MA-M registry type mean?
An MA-M assignment covers 28 bits of the address, giving the vendor 1,048,576 device addresses, a quarter of a full MA-L block. SIEMENS AG's block covers 1,048,576 addresses.
What devices use F040AFA?
Any network device with a MAC address starting F0:40:AF:A was manufactured by or for SIEMENS AG.