MAC Address (CAT-MIP-000000261)
Accepted • 2025-09-19 • by roop
Definition
A MAC Address (Media Access Control Address) is a unique hardware identifier assigned to a network interface card (NIC) used for communication on a local network segment. It is typically represented as a 12-digit hexadecimal value separated by colons or dashes (e.g., 00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E). In MSP and IT operations, MAC addresses are used for device identification, inventory tracking, access control, and network diagnostics.
Prompt Examples
- Block devices not recognized by MAC address in the guest network.
- Export a list of MAC addresses and IPs for all online printers.
- Find the device with MAC address 00:1C:B3:09:85:15 on the network map.
- List all MAC addresses associated with managed endpoints at the Austin site.
Agent Execution
When a prompt refers to a "MAC Address," the AI agent will:
- Log any actions involving MAC-based identification or control
- Match MAC addresses to known endpoints, vendors, or IP addresses
- Provide detailed reports or summaries including MAC-to-IP mapping
- Search the device inventory, network discovery data, or ARP tables
- Take action such as tagging, isolating, or blocking a device based on MAC identification
Synonyms
- Ethernet Address
- Hardware Address
- Layer 2 Address
- NIC Address
- Physical Address
Relationships
- MAC Address identifies Endpoint on LocalNetwork
- MAC Address isAssignedTo NetworkInterface or Device
- MAC Address isCollectedBy Discovery Tool or Agent
- MAC Address isUsedIn DHCP Reservations and Access Policies
- MAC Address mayBeMappedTo IP Address or Hostname
History
| Date | Author | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-07 | roop | Draft – initial term proposal |
| 2025-09-19 | roop | Accepted – added to CAT-MIP registry |