What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 8C554A to Intel Corporate. 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:55:4A, it is Intel Corporate hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 8C554A?
8C554A is registered to Intel Corporate 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. Intel Corporate's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 8C554A?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 8C:55:4A was manufactured by or for Intel Corporate.