What this means

The IEEE assigned the MA-L block C85ACF to HP 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 C8:5A:CF, it is HP Inc. hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns MAC prefix C85ACF?

C85ACF is registered to HP 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. HP Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.

What devices use C85ACF?

Any network device with a MAC address starting C8:5A:CF was manufactured by or for HP Inc..