What this means

The IEEE assigned the MA-L block E843B6 to QNAP Systems, Inc.. 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 E8:43:B6, it is QNAP Systems, Inc. hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns MAC prefix E843B6?

E843B6 is registered to QNAP Systems, Inc. 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. QNAP Systems, Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.

What devices use E843B6?

Any network device with a MAC address starting E8:43:B6 was manufactured by or for QNAP Systems, Inc..