What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 686DBC to Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology 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 68:6D:BC, it is Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co.,Ltd. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 686DBC?
686DBC is registered to Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology 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. Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co.,Ltd.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 686DBC?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 68:6D:BC was manufactured by or for Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co.,Ltd..