What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block D82916 to Ascent Communication Technology. 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 D8:29:16, it is Ascent Communication Technology hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix D82916?
D82916 is registered to Ascent Communication Technology 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. Ascent Communication Technology's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use D82916?
Any network device with a MAC address starting D8:29:16 was manufactured by or for Ascent Communication Technology.