What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 008018 to KOBE STEEL, 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 00:80:18, it is KOBE STEEL, LTD. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 008018?
008018 is registered to KOBE STEEL, 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. KOBE STEEL, LTD.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 008018?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:80:18 was manufactured by or for KOBE STEEL, LTD..