What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-M block 982782D to Thorlabs GmbH. 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 98:27:82:D, it is Thorlabs GmbH hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 982782D?
982782D is registered to Thorlabs GmbH 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. Thorlabs GmbH's block covers 1,048,576 addresses.
What devices use 982782D?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 98:27:82:D was manufactured by or for Thorlabs GmbH.