What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 901C9E to Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise. 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 90:1C:9E, it is Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 901C9E?
901C9E is registered to Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise 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. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 901C9E?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 90:1C:9E was manufactured by or for Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise.