What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 8C09F4 to Commscope. 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 8C:09:F4, it is Commscope hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 8C09F4?
8C09F4 is registered to Commscope 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. Commscope's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 8C09F4?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 8C:09:F4 was manufactured by or for Commscope.