What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 98E79A to Foxconn(NanJing) Communication 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:E7:9A, it is Foxconn(NanJing) Communication Co.,Ltd. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 98E79A?
98E79A is registered to Foxconn(NanJing) Communication 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. Foxconn(NanJing) Communication Co.,Ltd.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 98E79A?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 98:E7:9A was manufactured by or for Foxconn(NanJing) Communication Co.,Ltd..