What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 0018CF to Baldor Electric Company. 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:CF, it is Baldor Electric Company hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 0018CF?
0018CF is registered to Baldor Electric Company 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. Baldor Electric Company's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 0018CF?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:18:CF was manufactured by or for Baldor Electric Company.