MAC prefix 90:FF:79

Metro Ethernet Forum

VendorMetro Ethernet Forum
Short nameMetroEtherne
Prefix90:FF:79/24
Block typeMA-L (/24, 16,777,216 addresses)
Address range90:FF:79:00:00:00 – 90:FF:79:FF:FF:FF
Notations90:FF:79:00:00:00
90-FF-79-00-00-00
90ff.7900.0000
90FF79000000

Frequently asked questions

Which vendor does MAC address 90:FF:79 belong to?

MAC addresses starting with 90:FF:79 are assigned to Metro Ethernet Forum according to the IEEE registry (prefix length 24 bits).

How many addresses does block 90:FF:79 contain?

The block contains 16,777,216 addresses from 90:FF:79:00:00:00 to 90:FF:79:FF:FF:FF.

Is 90:FF:79 a unicast or multicast address?

The least significant bit of the first byte is 0 – it is a unicast address. The U/L bit is 0, so the address is globally unique (universally administered).

How do I find the MAC address of my device?

On Linux use ip link, on Windows getmac /v or ipconfig /all, on macOS ifconfig. Note: phones and recent operating systems often use random, locally administered addresses on Wi-Fi.

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