What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block C8AFE3 to Hefei Radio Communication Technology 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:AF:E3, it is Hefei Radio Communication Technology Co., Ltd hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix C8AFE3?
C8AFE3 is registered to Hefei Radio Communication Technology 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. Hefei Radio Communication Technology Co., Ltd's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use C8AFE3?
Any network device with a MAC address starting C8:AF:E3 was manufactured by or for Hefei Radio Communication Technology Co., Ltd.