What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 00F871 to Demant A/S. 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:F8:71, it is Demant A/S hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 00F871?
00F871 is registered to Demant A/S 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. Demant A/S's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 00F871?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:F8:71 was manufactured by or for Demant A/S.