What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 001A8E to 3Way Networks Ltd. 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 00:1A:8E, it is 3Way Networks Ltd hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 001A8E?
001A8E is registered to 3Way Networks Ltd 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. 3Way Networks Ltd's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 001A8E?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:1A:8E was manufactured by or for 3Way Networks Ltd.