What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 0001FE to DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION. Every network interface they manufacture under this block has a MAC address beginning with these digits, followed by a unique per-device identifier. If a device on your network shows a MAC starting 00:01:FE, it is DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 0001FE?
0001FE is registered to DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION in the IEEE MA-L registry.
What does the MA-L registry type mean?
An MA-L assignment, the IEEE's original OUI format, gives the vendor the first three octets and 16,777,216 device addresses under them. DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 0001FE?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:01:FE was manufactured by or for DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION.