What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block E4A1E6 to Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell 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 E4:A1:E6, it is Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell Co., Ltd hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix E4A1E6?
E4A1E6 is registered to Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell 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. Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell Co., Ltd's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use E4A1E6?
Any network device with a MAC address starting E4:A1:E6 was manufactured by or for Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell Co., Ltd.