What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 78818C to Nintendo 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 78:81:8C, it is Nintendo Co.,Ltd hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 78818C?
78818C is registered to Nintendo 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. Nintendo Co.,Ltd's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 78818C?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 78:81:8C was manufactured by or for Nintendo Co.,Ltd.