What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-M block 98AAFC9 to BEAM Authentic. 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:9, it is BEAM Authentic hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 98AAFC9?
98AAFC9 is registered to BEAM Authentic 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. BEAM Authentic's block covers 1,048,576 addresses.
What devices use 98AAFC9?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 98:AA:FC:9 was manufactured by or for BEAM Authentic.