What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 88517A to HMD Global Oy. 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 88:51:7A, it is HMD Global Oy hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 88517A?
88517A is registered to HMD Global Oy 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. HMD Global Oy's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 88517A?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 88:51:7A was manufactured by or for HMD Global Oy.