What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block A486AE to Quectel Wireless Solutions 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 A4:86:AE, it is Quectel Wireless Solutions Co.,Ltd. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix A486AE?
A486AE is registered to Quectel Wireless Solutions 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. Quectel Wireless Solutions Co.,Ltd.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use A486AE?
Any network device with a MAC address starting A4:86:AE was manufactured by or for Quectel Wireless Solutions Co.,Ltd..