What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block D8DC40 to Apple, 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 D8:DC:40, it is Apple, Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix D8DC40?
D8DC40 is registered to Apple, 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. Apple, Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use D8DC40?
Any network device with a MAC address starting D8:DC:40 was manufactured by or for Apple, Inc..