What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 3C998C to Houwa System Design Corp.. 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 3C:99:8C, it is Houwa System Design Corp. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 3C998C?
3C998C is registered to Houwa System Design Corp. 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. Houwa System Design Corp.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 3C998C?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 3C:99:8C was manufactured by or for Houwa System Design Corp..