What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 74CE56 to Packet Force Technology Limited Company. 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 74:CE:56, it is Packet Force Technology Limited Company hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 74CE56?
74CE56 is registered to Packet Force Technology Limited Company 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. Packet Force Technology Limited Company's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 74CE56?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 74:CE:56 was manufactured by or for Packet Force Technology Limited Company.