What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 001C8F to Advanced Electronic Design, Inc.. 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 00:1C:8F, it is Advanced Electronic Design, Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 001C8F?
001C8F is registered to Advanced Electronic Design, Inc. 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. Advanced Electronic Design, Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 001C8F?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:1C:8F was manufactured by or for Advanced Electronic Design, Inc..