What this means

The IEEE assigned the MA-L block F8B46A to Hewlett Packard. 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 F8:B4:6A, it is Hewlett Packard hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns MAC prefix F8B46A?

F8B46A is registered to Hewlett Packard 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. Hewlett Packard's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.

What devices use F8B46A?

Any network device with a MAC address starting F8:B4:6A was manufactured by or for Hewlett Packard.