What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block BC1827 to Apple, Inc.. 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 BC:18:27, it is Apple, Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix BC1827?
BC1827 is registered to Apple, Inc. 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. Apple, Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use BC1827?
Any network device with a MAC address starting BC:18:27 was manufactured by or for Apple, Inc..