What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 000E40 to Nortel Networks. 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 00:0E:40, it is Nortel Networks hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 000E40?
000E40 is registered to Nortel Networks 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. Nortel Networks's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 000E40?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:0E:40 was manufactured by or for Nortel Networks.