What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block C8A1B6 to Shenzhen Longway Technologies 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:A1:B6, it is Shenzhen Longway Technologies Co., Ltd hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix C8A1B6?
C8A1B6 is registered to Shenzhen Longway Technologies 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. Shenzhen Longway Technologies Co., Ltd's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use C8A1B6?
Any network device with a MAC address starting C8:A1:B6 was manufactured by or for Shenzhen Longway Technologies Co., Ltd.