What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block C89E43 to NETGEAR. 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 C8:9E:43, it is NETGEAR hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix C89E43?
C89E43 is registered to NETGEAR 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. NETGEAR's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use C89E43?
Any network device with a MAC address starting C8:9E:43 was manufactured by or for NETGEAR.