What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 886AE3 to Alpha Networks 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 88:6A:E3, it is Alpha Networks Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 886AE3?
886AE3 is registered to Alpha Networks 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. Alpha Networks Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 886AE3?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 88:6A:E3 was manufactured by or for Alpha Networks Inc..