What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block E83A97 to Toshiba Corporation. 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 E8:3A:97, it is Toshiba Corporation hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix E83A97?
E83A97 is registered to Toshiba Corporation 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. Toshiba Corporation's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use E83A97?
Any network device with a MAC address starting E8:3A:97 was manufactured by or for Toshiba Corporation.