What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 000981 to Newport Networks. 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 00:09:81, it is Newport Networks hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 000981?
000981 is registered to Newport Networks 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. Newport Networks's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 000981?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:09:81 was manufactured by or for Newport Networks.