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# init(ethernetAddress:)

Creates a MAC address from the specified 48-bit Ethernet address.

```
init(ethernetAddress: ether_addr_t)
```

## Parameters

`ethernetAddress`

A 48-bit Ethernet address.

## Return Value

A MAC address object with the specified Ethernet address.

## Discussion

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