What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 000871 to NORTHDATA Co., 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 00:08:71, it is NORTHDATA Co., Ltd. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 000871?
000871 is registered to NORTHDATA Co., 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. NORTHDATA Co., Ltd.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 000871?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:08:71 was manufactured by or for NORTHDATA Co., Ltd..