X

OUI meaning in Computing ?

( 5 )  .  1 Rating
1005 views   .  0 comments  .   . 

Download Solution PDF

Answer: What is Organisationally Unique Identifier mean?

An organizationally unique identifier (OUI) is a 24-bit number that uniquely identifies a vendor, manufacturer, or other organization.

OUIs are purchased from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Registration Authority by the assignee (IEEE term for the vendor, manufacturer, or other organization). Only assignment from MA-L registry assigns new OUI. They are used to uniquely identify a particular piece of equipment through derived identifiers such as MAC addresses, Subnetwork Access Protocol protocol identifiers, World Wide Names for Fibre Channel devices or vendor blocks in EDID.

In MAC addresses, the OUI is combined with a 24-bit number (assigned by the assignee of the OUI) to form the address. The first three octets of the address are the OUI.

reference

Take Quiz To Earn Credits!

Turn Your Knowledge into Earnings.




Give Rating
Report
Write Your Comments or Explanations to Help Others
Comments(0)





Miscellaneous in Computing
Miscellaneous in Computing

Ever curious about what that abbreviation stands for? fullforms has got them all listed out for you to explore. Simply,Choose a subject/topic and get started on a self-paced learning journey in a world of fullforms.

Explore Other Libraries

X

Important Computing Links





Copyright (c) 2021 TuteeHUB

OPEN APP
Channel Join Group Join