What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-M block 8CAE491 to H3 Platform. 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:AE:49:1, it is H3 Platform hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 8CAE491?
8CAE491 is registered to H3 Platform in the IEEE MA-M registry.
What does the MA-M registry type mean?
An MA-M assignment covers 28 bits of the address, giving the vendor 1,048,576 device addresses, a quarter of a full MA-L block. H3 Platform's block covers 1,048,576 addresses.
What devices use 8CAE491?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 8C:AE:49:1 was manufactured by or for H3 Platform.