What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block F85A00 to Sanford LP. 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 F8:5A:00, it is Sanford LP hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix F85A00?
F85A00 is registered to Sanford LP 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. Sanford LP's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use F85A00?
Any network device with a MAC address starting F8:5A:00 was manufactured by or for Sanford LP.