What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 082CB0 to Network Instruments. 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 08:2C:B0, it is Network Instruments hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 082CB0?
082CB0 is registered to Network Instruments 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 Instruments's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 082CB0?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 08:2C:B0 was manufactured by or for Network Instruments.