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