MAC Address Lookup
Identify device manufacturer by network card MAC address
MAC Lookup
Frequently Asked Questions
How to find a device MAC address?
Windows: ipconfig /all
Linux/Mac: ifconfig or ip link
Router: check "Connected Devices" section
Can MAC address be changed?
Yes, MAC addresses can be changed programmatically (MAC spoofing). Changed addresses typically have LAA (Locally Administered Address) type instead of UAA (Universally Administered).
What is OUI?
OUI (Organizationally Unique Identifier) - first 3 bytes (6 characters) of MAC address that identify the device manufacturer. Managed by IEEE and unique to each company.
What is MAC?
MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique 48-bit identifier for network devices. The first 6 characters (OUI) identify the manufacturer.
MAC Structure
Address Types
- UAA - Universally Administered (from vendor)
- LAA - Locally Administered (user-changed)
- Multicast - Group address
Examples
- 00:1A:11 - Google
- 00:50:56 - VMware
- 3C:22:FB - Apple
- 08:00:27 - VirtualBox
- B8:27:EB - Raspberry Pi
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