What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 987EB5 to Huawei Device Co., Ltd.. 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 98:7E:B5, it is Huawei Device Co., Ltd. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 987EB5?
987EB5 is registered to Huawei Device Co., Ltd. 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. Huawei Device Co., Ltd.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 987EB5?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 98:7E:B5 was manufactured by or for Huawei Device Co., Ltd..