What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 8896B6 to Global Fire Equipment S.A.. 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 88:96:B6, it is Global Fire Equipment S.A. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 8896B6?
8896B6 is registered to Global Fire Equipment S.A. 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. Global Fire Equipment S.A.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 8896B6?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 88:96:B6 was manufactured by or for Global Fire Equipment S.A..