What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block BC2978 to Prama Hikvision India Private Limited. 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:29:78, it is Prama Hikvision India Private Limited hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix BC2978?
BC2978 is registered to Prama Hikvision India Private Limited 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. Prama Hikvision India Private Limited's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use BC2978?
Any network device with a MAC address starting BC:29:78 was manufactured by or for Prama Hikvision India Private Limited.