What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 282986 to APC by Schneider Electric. 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 28:29:86, it is APC by Schneider Electric hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 282986?
282986 is registered to APC by Schneider Electric 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. APC by Schneider Electric's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 282986?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 28:29:86 was manufactured by or for APC by Schneider Electric.