What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-M block C898DBA to CHAMPIN. 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 C8:98:DB:A, it is CHAMPIN hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix C898DBA?
C898DBA is registered to CHAMPIN 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. CHAMPIN's block covers 1,048,576 addresses.
What devices use C898DBA?
Any network device with a MAC address starting C8:98:DB:A was manufactured by or for CHAMPIN.