What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-M block C898DBC to Smartrend Manufacturing Group. 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:C, it is Smartrend Manufacturing Group hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix C898DBC?
C898DBC is registered to Smartrend Manufacturing Group 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. Smartrend Manufacturing Group's block covers 1,048,576 addresses.
What devices use C898DBC?
Any network device with a MAC address starting C8:98:DB:C was manufactured by or for Smartrend Manufacturing Group.