What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 0005B8 to Electronic Design Associates, Inc.. 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 00:05:B8, it is Electronic Design Associates, Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 0005B8?
0005B8 is registered to Electronic Design Associates, Inc. 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. Electronic Design Associates, Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 0005B8?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:05:B8 was manufactured by or for Electronic Design Associates, Inc..