What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 98FE54 to Raspberry Pi (Trading) 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:FE:54, it is Raspberry Pi (Trading) Ltd hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 98FE54?
98FE54 is registered to Raspberry Pi (Trading) 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. Raspberry Pi (Trading) Ltd's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 98FE54?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 98:FE:54 was manufactured by or for Raspberry Pi (Trading) Ltd.