What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 848E96 to Embertec Pty 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 84:8E:96, it is Embertec Pty Ltd hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 848E96?
848E96 is registered to Embertec Pty 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. Embertec Pty Ltd's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 848E96?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 84:8E:96 was manufactured by or for Embertec Pty Ltd.