What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 8844F6 to Nokia 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 88:44:F6, it is Nokia Corporation hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 8844F6?
8844F6 is registered to Nokia 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. Nokia Corporation's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 8844F6?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 88:44:F6 was manufactured by or for Nokia Corporation.