What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block A01842 to Comtrend Corporation. 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 A0:18:42, it is Comtrend Corporation hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix A01842?
A01842 is registered to Comtrend Corporation 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. Comtrend Corporation's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use A01842?
Any network device with a MAC address starting A0:18:42 was manufactured by or for Comtrend Corporation.