What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block F85E42 to Vantiva USA LLC. 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 F8:5E:42, it is Vantiva USA LLC hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix F85E42?
F85E42 is registered to Vantiva USA LLC 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. Vantiva USA LLC's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use F85E42?
Any network device with a MAC address starting F8:5E:42 was manufactured by or for Vantiva USA LLC.