What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 0008D5 to Vanguard Networks Solutions, LLC. 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:D5, it is Vanguard Networks Solutions, LLC hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 0008D5?
0008D5 is registered to Vanguard Networks Solutions, LLC 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. Vanguard Networks Solutions, LLC's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 0008D5?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:08:D5 was manufactured by or for Vanguard Networks Solutions, LLC.