What this means

The IEEE assigned the MA-M block 18A59C0 to Omwave. 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:A5:9C:0, it is Omwave hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns MAC prefix 18A59C0?

18A59C0 is registered to Omwave 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. Omwave's block covers 1,048,576 addresses.

What devices use 18A59C0?

Any network device with a MAC address starting 18:A5:9C:0 was manufactured by or for Omwave.