What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 000851 to Canadian Bank Note Company, Ltd.. 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 00:08:51, it is Canadian Bank Note Company, Ltd. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 000851?
000851 is registered to Canadian Bank Note Company, Ltd. 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. Canadian Bank Note Company, Ltd.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 000851?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:08:51 was manufactured by or for Canadian Bank Note Company, Ltd..