What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-M block 98FC849 to Fath Mechatronics. 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:FC:84:9, it is Fath Mechatronics hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 98FC849?
98FC849 is registered to Fath Mechatronics 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. Fath Mechatronics's block covers 1,048,576 addresses.
What devices use 98FC849?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 98:FC:84:9 was manufactured by or for Fath Mechatronics.