What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 64AE88 to Polytec GmbH. 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 64:AE:88, it is Polytec GmbH hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 64AE88?
64AE88 is registered to Polytec GmbH 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. Polytec GmbH's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 64AE88?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 64:AE:88 was manufactured by or for Polytec GmbH.