What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 001686 to Karl Storz Imaging. 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 00:16:86, it is Karl Storz Imaging hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 001686?
001686 is registered to Karl Storz Imaging 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. Karl Storz Imaging's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 001686?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:16:86 was manufactured by or for Karl Storz Imaging.