What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 98C7A4 to Shenzhen HS Fiber Communication Equipment 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:C7:A4, it is Shenzhen HS Fiber Communication Equipment CO., LTD hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 98C7A4?
98C7A4 is registered to Shenzhen HS Fiber Communication Equipment 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. Shenzhen HS Fiber Communication Equipment CO., LTD's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 98C7A4?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 98:C7:A4 was manufactured by or for Shenzhen HS Fiber Communication Equipment CO., LTD.