What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 08004E to 3COM EUROPE 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 08:00:4E, it is 3COM EUROPE LTD hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 08004E?
08004E is registered to 3COM EUROPE 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. 3COM EUROPE LTD's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 08004E?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 08:00:4E was manufactured by or for 3COM EUROPE LTD.