What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 000853 to Schleicher GmbH & Co. Relaiswerke KG. 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 00:08:53, it is Schleicher GmbH & Co. Relaiswerke KG hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 000853?
000853 is registered to Schleicher GmbH & Co. Relaiswerke KG 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. Schleicher GmbH & Co. Relaiswerke KG's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 000853?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:08:53 was manufactured by or for Schleicher GmbH & Co. Relaiswerke KG.