What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-M block 2C279E8 to Institut Dr. Foerster GmbH & Co. KG. 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 2C:27:9E:8, it is Institut Dr. Foerster GmbH & Co. KG hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 2C279E8?
2C279E8 is registered to Institut Dr. Foerster GmbH & Co. KG 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. Institut Dr. Foerster GmbH & Co. KG's block covers 1,048,576 addresses.
What devices use 2C279E8?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 2C:27:9E:8 was manufactured by or for Institut Dr. Foerster GmbH & Co. KG.