What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 001FA8 to Smart Energy Instruments 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 00:1F:A8, it is Smart Energy Instruments Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 001FA8?
001FA8 is registered to Smart Energy Instruments 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. Smart Energy Instruments Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 001FA8?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:1F:A8 was manufactured by or for Smart Energy Instruments Inc..