What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-S block 8C1F64AF1 to E-S-Tel. 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:AF:1, it is E-S-Tel hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 8C1F64AF1?
8C1F64AF1 is registered to E-S-Tel 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. E-S-Tel's block covers 4,096 addresses.
What devices use 8C1F64AF1?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 8C:1F:64:AF:1 was manufactured by or for E-S-Tel.