What this means

The IEEE assigned the MA-L block F885F9 to Calix Inc.. 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 F8:85:F9, it is Calix Inc. hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns MAC prefix F885F9?

F885F9 is registered to Calix Inc. 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. Calix Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.

What devices use F885F9?

Any network device with a MAC address starting F8:85:F9 was manufactured by or for Calix Inc..