What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 0018E6 to Computer Hardware Design SIA. 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:E6, it is Computer Hardware Design SIA hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 0018E6?
0018E6 is registered to Computer Hardware Design SIA 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. Computer Hardware Design SIA's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 0018E6?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:18:E6 was manufactured by or for Computer Hardware Design SIA.