What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 38A851 to Quickset Defense Technologies, LLC. 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:A8:51, it is Quickset Defense Technologies, LLC hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 38A851?
38A851 is registered to Quickset Defense Technologies, LLC 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. Quickset Defense Technologies, LLC's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 38A851?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 38:A8:51 was manufactured by or for Quickset Defense Technologies, LLC.