What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 849DC2 to Shanghai MXCHIP Information Technology 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 84:9D:C2, it is Shanghai MXCHIP Information Technology Co., Ltd. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 849DC2?
849DC2 is registered to Shanghai MXCHIP Information Technology 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. Shanghai MXCHIP Information Technology Co., Ltd.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 849DC2?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 84:9D:C2 was manufactured by or for Shanghai MXCHIP Information Technology Co., Ltd..