What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block A83944 to Actiontec Electronics, Inc. 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 A8:39:44, it is Actiontec Electronics, Inc hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix A83944?
A83944 is registered to Actiontec Electronics, Inc 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. Actiontec Electronics, Inc's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use A83944?
Any network device with a MAC address starting A8:39:44 was manufactured by or for Actiontec Electronics, Inc.