What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 3890A5 to Cisco Systems, 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 38:90:A5, it is Cisco Systems, Inc hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 3890A5?
3890A5 is registered to Cisco Systems, 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. Cisco Systems, Inc's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 3890A5?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 38:90:A5 was manufactured by or for Cisco Systems, Inc.