What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 9849E1 to Boeing Defence Australia. 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 98:49:E1, it is Boeing Defence Australia hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 9849E1?
9849E1 is registered to Boeing Defence Australia 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. Boeing Defence Australia's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 9849E1?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 98:49:E1 was manufactured by or for Boeing Defence Australia.