MAC prefix A8:8C:3E
| Vendor | Microsoft Corporation |
|---|---|
| Short name | Microsoft |
| Prefix | A8:8C:3E/24 |
| Block type | MA-L (/24, 16,777,216 addresses) |
| Address range | A8:8C:3E:00:00:00 – A8:8C:3E:FF:FF:FF |
| Notations | A8:8C:3E:00:00:00A8-8C-3E-00-00-00a88c.3e00.0000A88C3E000000 |
Frequently asked questions
Which vendor does MAC address A8:8C:3E belong to?
MAC addresses starting with A8:8C:3E are assigned to Microsoft Corporation according to the IEEE registry (prefix length 24 bits).
How many addresses does block A8:8C:3E contain?
The block contains 16,777,216 addresses from A8:8C:3E:00:00:00 to A8:8C:3E:FF:FF:FF.
Is A8:8C:3E a unicast or multicast address?
The least significant bit of the first byte is 0 – it is a unicast address. The U/L bit is 0, so the address is globally unique (universally administered).
How do I find the MAC address of my device?
On Linux use ip link, on Windows getmac /v or ipconfig /all, on macOS ifconfig. Note: phones and recent operating systems often use random, locally administered addresses on Wi-Fi.
Which other MAC prefixes does Microsoft Corporation have?
Microsoft Corporation holds 120 registered prefixes in total – the full list is on the vendor page.