What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block FC8596 to Axonne 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 FC:85:96, it is Axonne Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix FC8596?
FC8596 is registered to Axonne 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. Axonne Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use FC8596?
Any network device with a MAC address starting FC:85:96 was manufactured by or for Axonne Inc..