What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-S block 8C1F6486C to Abbott Diagnostics Technologies AS. 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:64:86:C, it is Abbott Diagnostics Technologies AS hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 8C1F6486C?
8C1F6486C is registered to Abbott Diagnostics Technologies AS 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. Abbott Diagnostics Technologies AS's block covers 4,096 addresses.
What devices use 8C1F6486C?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 8C:1F:64:86:C was manufactured by or for Abbott Diagnostics Technologies AS.