Mac Addresses With Formatting Examples
The Format of a MAC Address Traditional MAC addresses are 12-digit (6 bytes or 48 bits) hexadecimal numbers. By convention, these addresses are usually written in one of the following three formats, although there are variations: MM:MM:MM:SS:SS:SSMM-MM-MM-SS-SS-SSMMM.MMM.SSS.SSS The leftmost six digits (24 bits), called a prefix, are associated with the adapter manufacturer (M). Each vendor registers and obtains MAC prefixes as assigned by the IEEE. Vendors often possess many prefix numbers associated with their products....