What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block C816BD to Qingdao Hisense Communications 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 C8:16:BD, it is Qingdao Hisense Communications Co.,Ltd. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix C816BD?
C816BD is registered to Qingdao Hisense Communications 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. Qingdao Hisense Communications Co.,Ltd.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use C816BD?
Any network device with a MAC address starting C8:16:BD was manufactured by or for Qingdao Hisense Communications Co.,Ltd..