What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 848A8D to Cisco Systems, 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 84:8A:8D, it is Cisco Systems, Inc hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 848A8D?
848A8D is registered to Cisco Systems, 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. Cisco Systems, Inc's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 848A8D?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 84:8A:8D was manufactured by or for Cisco Systems, Inc.