What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block D85B27 to WNC Corporation. 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 D8:5B:27, it is WNC Corporation hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix D85B27?
D85B27 is registered to WNC Corporation 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. WNC Corporation's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use D85B27?
Any network device with a MAC address starting D8:5B:27 was manufactured by or for WNC Corporation.