What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 00183C to Encore Software Limited. 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 00:18:3C, it is Encore Software Limited hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 00183C?
00183C is registered to Encore Software Limited 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. Encore Software Limited's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 00183C?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:18:3C was manufactured by or for Encore Software Limited.