What this means

The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 187A3E to Silicon Laboratories. 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 18:7A:3E, it is Silicon Laboratories hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns MAC prefix 187A3E?

187A3E is registered to Silicon Laboratories 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. Silicon Laboratories's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.

What devices use 187A3E?

Any network device with a MAC address starting 18:7A:3E was manufactured by or for Silicon Laboratories.