What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block D8C8E9 to Phicomm (Shanghai) 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 D8:C8:E9, it is Phicomm (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix D8C8E9?
D8C8E9 is registered to Phicomm (Shanghai) 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. Phicomm (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use D8C8E9?
Any network device with a MAC address starting D8:C8:E9 was manufactured by or for Phicomm (Shanghai) Co., Ltd..