What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 88C9E8 to Sony 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:C9:E8, it is Sony Corporation hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 88C9E8?
88C9E8 is registered to Sony 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. Sony Corporation's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 88C9E8?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 88:C9:E8 was manufactured by or for Sony Corporation.