What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block A898C6 to Shinbo 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 A8:98:C6, it is Shinbo Co., Ltd. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix A898C6?
A898C6 is registered to Shinbo 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. Shinbo Co., Ltd.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use A898C6?
Any network device with a MAC address starting A8:98:C6 was manufactured by or for Shinbo Co., Ltd..