What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-M block E8FF1E1 to hard & softWERK GmbH. 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:FF:1E:1, it is hard & softWERK GmbH hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix E8FF1E1?
E8FF1E1 is registered to hard & softWERK GmbH in the IEEE MA-M registry.
What does the MA-M registry type mean?
An MA-M assignment covers 28 bits of the address, giving the vendor 1,048,576 device addresses, a quarter of a full MA-L block. hard & softWERK GmbH's block covers 1,048,576 addresses.
What devices use E8FF1E1?
Any network device with a MAC address starting E8:FF:1E:1 was manufactured by or for hard & softWERK GmbH.