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