Josh Koffman <listsjosh@3MTMP.COM> wrote:
> Does anyone know how to apply for a MAC address prefix? I have searched
> the web but can't seem to find anything pointing me in the direction of
> someone to talk to. Only stories about what happened when cheap
> manufacturers didn't apply for one.
>
> For those who are curious, all Ethernet hardware (in theory) should have
> a unique MAC address. It consists of a prefix, which is assigned to the
> manufacturer, and an id which is like a serial number. This doesn't
> apply to hardware like cheap hubs and the like that don't change the
> data, and aren't addressable.

See http://www.chipcenter.com/circuitcellar/march02/ancil-0302/c0302eqa4.htm;?PRINT=true

-- Dave Tweed

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