What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 78998F to MEDILINE ITALIA SRL. 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 78:99:8F, it is MEDILINE ITALIA SRL hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 78998F?
78998F is registered to MEDILINE ITALIA SRL 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. MEDILINE ITALIA SRL's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 78998F?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 78:99:8F was manufactured by or for MEDILINE ITALIA SRL.