What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block E81656 to Hangzhou BroadLink Technology Co.,Ltd. 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 E8:16:56, it is Hangzhou BroadLink Technology Co.,Ltd hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix E81656?
E81656 is registered to Hangzhou BroadLink Technology Co.,Ltd 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. Hangzhou BroadLink Technology Co.,Ltd's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use E81656?
Any network device with a MAC address starting E8:16:56 was manufactured by or for Hangzhou BroadLink Technology Co.,Ltd.