What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-M block 98AAFC1 to SURTEC. 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:AA:FC:1, it is SURTEC hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 98AAFC1?
98AAFC1 is registered to SURTEC 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. SURTEC's block covers 1,048,576 addresses.
What devices use 98AAFC1?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 98:AA:FC:1 was manufactured by or for SURTEC.