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On Fri, Dec 30 '05 at 12:48, Anand wrote:
> I am trying to setup mac address for a domU however everytime i start the
> domain, the mac address comes up as FE:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF.
> 
> ... 
>
> vif = ['mac=AA:00:00:18:98:FB, bridge=xenbr0']

There is a range of MAC addresses reserved for personal use. All
addresses starting with "FE:FD" can be used for what ever purpose
you like.

Don't just grab some arbitary "valid" as the real network card might
somewhen show up in your network.

Keep in mind that MAC addresses must be unique.
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