What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-M block EC74CD6 to Platypus. 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 EC:74:CD:6, it is Platypus hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix EC74CD6?
EC74CD6 is registered to Platypus 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. Platypus's block covers 1,048,576 addresses.
What devices use EC74CD6?
Any network device with a MAC address starting EC:74:CD:6 was manufactured by or for Platypus.