What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block B852E0 to Beijing Xiaomi Electronics 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 B8:52:E0, it is Beijing Xiaomi Electronics Co.,Ltd hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix B852E0?
B852E0 is registered to Beijing Xiaomi Electronics 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. Beijing Xiaomi Electronics Co.,Ltd's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use B852E0?
Any network device with a MAC address starting B8:52:E0 was manufactured by or for Beijing Xiaomi Electronics Co.,Ltd.