What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 48D18E to Metis Communication Co.,Ltd. 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 48:D1:8E, it is Metis Communication Co.,Ltd hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 48D18E?
48D18E is registered to Metis Communication Co.,Ltd 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. Metis Communication Co.,Ltd's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 48D18E?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 48:D1:8E was manufactured by or for Metis Communication Co.,Ltd.