What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 1446E4 to AVISTEL. 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 14:46:E4, it is AVISTEL hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 1446E4?
1446E4 is registered to AVISTEL 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. AVISTEL's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 1446E4?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 14:46:E4 was manufactured by or for AVISTEL.