What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-M block 14AE856 to TMG TE GmbH. 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:AE:85:6, it is TMG TE GmbH hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 14AE856?
14AE856 is registered to TMG TE GmbH in the IEEE MA-M registry.
What does the MA-M registry type mean?
An MA-M assignment covers 28 bits of the address, giving the vendor 1,048,576 device addresses, a quarter of a full MA-L block. TMG TE GmbH's block covers 1,048,576 addresses.
What devices use 14AE856?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 14:AE:85:6 was manufactured by or for TMG TE GmbH.