What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 883C1C to MERCURY CORPORATION. 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 88:3C:1C, it is MERCURY CORPORATION hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 883C1C?
883C1C is registered to MERCURY CORPORATION 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. MERCURY CORPORATION's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 883C1C?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 88:3C:1C was manufactured by or for MERCURY CORPORATION.