What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 7C8AE1 to COMPAL INFORMATION (KUNSHAN) CO., 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 7C:8A:E1, it is COMPAL INFORMATION (KUNSHAN) CO., LTD. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 7C8AE1?
7C8AE1 is registered to COMPAL INFORMATION (KUNSHAN) CO., 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. COMPAL INFORMATION (KUNSHAN) CO., LTD.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 7C8AE1?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 7C:8A:E1 was manufactured by or for COMPAL INFORMATION (KUNSHAN) CO., LTD..