What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 5056A8 to Jollyboys 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 50:56:A8, it is Jollyboys Ltd hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 5056A8?
5056A8 is registered to Jollyboys 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. Jollyboys Ltd's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 5056A8?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 50:56:A8 was manufactured by or for Jollyboys Ltd.