What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 882C31 to Apple, 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 88:2C:31, it is Apple, Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 882C31?
882C31 is registered to Apple, 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. Apple, Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 882C31?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 88:2C:31 was manufactured by or for Apple, Inc..