What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 00198B to Novera Optics Korea, 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 00:19:8B, it is Novera Optics Korea, Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 00198B?
00198B is registered to Novera Optics Korea, 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. Novera Optics Korea, Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 00198B?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:19:8B was manufactured by or for Novera Optics Korea, Inc..