What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-M block 785EE8B to Lantern Engineering (Pty) 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 78:5E:E8:B, it is Lantern Engineering (Pty) Ltd hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 785EE8B?
785EE8B is registered to Lantern Engineering (Pty) Ltd in the IEEE MA-M registry.
What does the MA-M registry type mean?
An MA-M assignment covers 28 bits of the address, giving the vendor 1,048,576 device addresses, a quarter of a full MA-L block. Lantern Engineering (Pty) Ltd's block covers 1,048,576 addresses.
What devices use 785EE8B?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 78:5E:E8:B was manufactured by or for Lantern Engineering (Pty) Ltd.