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To do this, Media Access Control (MAC) addresses are often needed by technology manufacturers implementing IEEE 802® networking standards, most notably IEEE 802.3® (Ethernet) and IEEE 802.11™ (Wi-Fi®). The IEEE Registration Authority makes MAC addresses available in Small, Medium, and Large blocks.</p> <p>But how do I know what size MAC address block is right for my company?</p> <p>Check out the infographic to determine the right size MAC address for your business.</p> </div> </div> <div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="vc_btn3-container sa-btn mt-4 wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInUp fadeInUp vc_btn3-left vc_do_btn" ><a class="vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-blue" href="https://regauth.standards.ieee.org/standards-ra-web/app" title="Apply for an Assignment" target="_blank">Apply for an Assignment</a></div></div></div></div><div class="mt-4 mt-md-0 mb-4 mb-md-0 wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="vc_btn3-container 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Ethernet Addresses or object identifiers.</p> <p><a class="arrow-link card-link stretched-link" href="/products-services/regauth/oui/"><span class="arrow-icon">Learn More About MA-L</span></a></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="sa_card no-img wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><h2 style="text-align: left" class="vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading h3" >MAC Address Block Medium (MA-M)</h2> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p>An MA-M assignment includes medium blocks of EUI-48 and EUI-64 values which can be used as MAC Addresses, Bluetooth Device Addresses, Ethernet Addresses or object identifiers.</p> <p><a class="arrow-link card-link stretched-link" href="/products-services/regauth/oui28/"><span class="arrow-icon">Learn More About MA-M</span></a></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="sa_card no-img wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div 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