What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 185B00 to Nokia. 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 18:5B:00, it is Nokia hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 185B00?
185B00 is registered to Nokia 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. Nokia's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 185B00?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 18:5B:00 was manufactured by or for Nokia.