What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 00218A to Electronic Design and Manufacturing 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 00:21:8A, it is Electronic Design and Manufacturing Company hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 00218A?
00218A is registered to Electronic Design and Manufacturing 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. Electronic Design and Manufacturing Company's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 00218A?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:21:8A was manufactured by or for Electronic Design and Manufacturing Company.