What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-M block 986EE8E to First Design System Inc.. 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 98:6E:E8:E, it is First Design System Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 986EE8E?
986EE8E is registered to First Design System Inc. 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. First Design System Inc.'s block covers 1,048,576 addresses.
What devices use 986EE8E?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 98:6E:E8:E was manufactured by or for First Design System Inc..