What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block A84021 to zte corporation. 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 A8:40:21, it is zte corporation hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix A84021?
A84021 is registered to zte corporation 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. zte corporation's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use A84021?
Any network device with a MAC address starting A8:40:21 was manufactured by or for zte corporation.