What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block E8473A to Hon Hai Precision Industry 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 E8:47:3A, it is Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.,LTD hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix E8473A?
E8473A is registered to Hon Hai Precision Industry 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. Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.,LTD's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use E8473A?
Any network device with a MAC address starting E8:47:3A was manufactured by or for Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.,LTD.