What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 987596 to EM Microelectronic. 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 98:75:96, it is EM Microelectronic hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 987596?
987596 is registered to EM Microelectronic 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. EM Microelectronic's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 987596?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 98:75:96 was manufactured by or for EM Microelectronic.