What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block C8C873 to CHIPSEN 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:C8:73, it is CHIPSEN INC. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix C8C873?
C8C873 is registered to CHIPSEN 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. CHIPSEN INC.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use C8C873?
Any network device with a MAC address starting C8:C8:73 was manufactured by or for CHIPSEN INC..