What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block F44DAD to Cable Matters Inc.. 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 F4:4D:AD, it is Cable Matters Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix F44DAD?
F44DAD is registered to Cable Matters Inc. 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. Cable Matters Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use F44DAD?
Any network device with a MAC address starting F4:4D:AD was manufactured by or for Cable Matters Inc..