What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block B898F7 to Gionee Communication Equipment Co,Ltd.ShenZhen. 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 B8:98:F7, it is Gionee Communication Equipment Co,Ltd.ShenZhen hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix B898F7?
B898F7 is registered to Gionee Communication Equipment Co,Ltd.ShenZhen 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. Gionee Communication Equipment Co,Ltd.ShenZhen's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use B898F7?
Any network device with a MAC address starting B8:98:F7 was manufactured by or for Gionee Communication Equipment Co,Ltd.ShenZhen.