What this means

The IEEE assigned the MA-M block 282C021 to Astronics AES. 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 28:2C:02:1, it is Astronics AES hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns MAC prefix 282C021?

282C021 is registered to Astronics AES 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. Astronics AES's block covers 1,048,576 addresses.

What devices use 282C021?

Any network device with a MAC address starting 28:2C:02:1 was manufactured by or for Astronics AES.