What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 0014B9 to MSTAR SEMICONDUCTOR. 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 00:14:B9, it is MSTAR SEMICONDUCTOR hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 0014B9?
0014B9 is registered to MSTAR SEMICONDUCTOR 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. MSTAR SEMICONDUCTOR's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 0014B9?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:14:B9 was manufactured by or for MSTAR SEMICONDUCTOR.