What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 0014C8 to Contemporary Research Corp. 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 00:14:C8, it is Contemporary Research Corp hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 0014C8?
0014C8 is registered to Contemporary Research Corp 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. Contemporary Research Corp's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 0014C8?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:14:C8 was manufactured by or for Contemporary Research Corp.