What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-M block C498944 to Alpine Electronics Marketing, 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 C4:98:94:4, it is Alpine Electronics Marketing, Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix C498944?
C498944 is registered to Alpine Electronics Marketing, Inc. in the IEEE MA-M registry.
What does the MA-M registry type mean?
An MA-M assignment covers 28 bits of the address, giving the vendor 1,048,576 device addresses, a quarter of a full MA-L block. Alpine Electronics Marketing, Inc.'s block covers 1,048,576 addresses.
What devices use C498944?
Any network device with a MAC address starting C4:98:94:4 was manufactured by or for Alpine Electronics Marketing, Inc..