What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 98BC57 to SVA TECHNOLOGIES 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:BC:57, it is SVA TECHNOLOGIES CO.LTD hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 98BC57?
98BC57 is registered to SVA TECHNOLOGIES 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. SVA TECHNOLOGIES CO.LTD's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 98BC57?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 98:BC:57 was manufactured by or for SVA TECHNOLOGIES CO.LTD.