What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 78CD8E to SMC Networks Inc. 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:CD:8E, it is SMC Networks Inc hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 78CD8E?
78CD8E is registered to SMC Networks Inc 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. SMC Networks Inc's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 78CD8E?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 78:CD:8E was manufactured by or for SMC Networks Inc.