What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-M block 18C3F44 to Annapurna labs. 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:C3:F4:4, it is Annapurna labs hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 18C3F44?
18C3F44 is registered to Annapurna labs 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. Annapurna labs's block covers 1,048,576 addresses.
What devices use 18C3F44?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 18:C3:F4:4 was manufactured by or for Annapurna labs.