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