What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block C8EA71 to Espressif 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:EA:71, it is Espressif Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix C8EA71?
C8EA71 is registered to Espressif 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. Espressif Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use C8EA71?
Any network device with a MAC address starting C8:EA:71 was manufactured by or for Espressif Inc..