What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 00088A to Minds@Work. 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 00:08:8A, it is Minds@Work hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 00088A?
00088A is registered to Minds@Work 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. Minds@Work's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 00088A?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:08:8A was manufactured by or for Minds@Work.