What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block EC8E12 to Nokia. 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:8E:12, it is Nokia hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix EC8E12?
EC8E12 is registered to Nokia 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. Nokia's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use EC8E12?
Any network device with a MAC address starting EC:8E:12 was manufactured by or for Nokia.