What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 38256B to Microsoft Mobile Oy. 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 38:25:6B, it is Microsoft Mobile Oy hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 38256B?
38256B is registered to Microsoft Mobile Oy 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. Microsoft Mobile Oy's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 38256B?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 38:25:6B was manufactured by or for Microsoft Mobile Oy.