What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 889D98 to Allied-telesisK.K.. 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 88:9D:98, it is Allied-telesisK.K. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 889D98?
889D98 is registered to Allied-telesisK.K. 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. Allied-telesisK.K.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 889D98?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 88:9D:98 was manufactured by or for Allied-telesisK.K..