What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 8C6878 to Nortek-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:68:78, it is Nortek-AS hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 8C6878?
8C6878 is registered to Nortek-AS 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. Nortek-AS's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 8C6878?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 8C:68:78 was manufactured by or for Nortek-AS.