What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 00408C to Axis Communications AB. 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 00:40:8C, it is Axis Communications AB hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 00408C?
00408C is registered to Axis Communications AB 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. Axis Communications AB's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 00408C?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:40:8C was manufactured by or for Axis Communications AB.