What this means

The IEEE assigned the MA-M block 4CBC981 to JSC NIC. 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 4C:BC:98:1, it is JSC NIC hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns MAC prefix 4CBC981?

4CBC981 is registered to JSC NIC in the IEEE MA-M registry.

What does the MA-M registry type mean?

An MA-M assignment covers 28 bits of the address, giving the vendor 1,048,576 device addresses, a quarter of a full MA-L block. JSC NIC's block covers 1,048,576 addresses.

What devices use 4CBC981?

Any network device with a MAC address starting 4C:BC:98:1 was manufactured by or for JSC NIC.