What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 78AFB8 to Shenzhen SDMC Technology CP,.LTD. 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:AF:B8, it is Shenzhen SDMC Technology CP,.LTD hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 78AFB8?
78AFB8 is registered to Shenzhen SDMC Technology CP,.LTD 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. Shenzhen SDMC Technology CP,.LTD's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 78AFB8?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 78:AF:B8 was manufactured by or for Shenzhen SDMC Technology CP,.LTD.