What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 8CF228 to MERCURY COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES CO.,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:F2:28, it is MERCURY COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES CO.,LTD. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 8CF228?
8CF228 is registered to MERCURY COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES CO.,LTD. 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. MERCURY COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES CO.,LTD.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 8CF228?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 8C:F2:28 was manufactured by or for MERCURY COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES CO.,LTD..