What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-S block 8C1F642D0 to Cambridge Research Systems Ltd. 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 8C:1F:64:2D:0, it is Cambridge Research Systems Ltd hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 8C1F642D0?
8C1F642D0 is registered to Cambridge Research Systems Ltd in the IEEE MA-S registry.
What does the MA-S registry type mean?
An MA-S assignment, formerly called OUI-36, covers 36 bits, giving the vendor 4,096 device addresses, the smallest block the IEEE issues. Cambridge Research Systems Ltd's block covers 4,096 addresses.
What devices use 8C1F642D0?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 8C:1F:64:2D:0 was manufactured by or for Cambridge Research Systems Ltd.