What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block E497F0 to Shanghai VLC Technologies Ltd. Co.. 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 E4:97:F0, it is Shanghai VLC Technologies Ltd. Co. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix E497F0?
E497F0 is registered to Shanghai VLC Technologies Ltd. Co. 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. Shanghai VLC Technologies Ltd. Co.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use E497F0?
Any network device with a MAC address starting E4:97:F0 was manufactured by or for Shanghai VLC Technologies Ltd. Co..