What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block D49C8E to University of FUKUI. 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 D4:9C:8E, it is University of FUKUI hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix D49C8E?
D49C8E is registered to University of FUKUI 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. University of FUKUI's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use D49C8E?
Any network device with a MAC address starting D4:9C:8E was manufactured by or for University of FUKUI.