What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 08008C to NETWORK RESEARCH CORPORATION. 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 08:00:8C, it is NETWORK RESEARCH CORPORATION hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 08008C?
08008C is registered to NETWORK RESEARCH CORPORATION 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. NETWORK RESEARCH CORPORATION's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 08008C?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 08:00:8C was manufactured by or for NETWORK RESEARCH CORPORATION.