What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block F05501 to Huawei Device 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 F0:55:01, it is Huawei Device Co., Ltd. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix F05501?
F05501 is registered to Huawei Device 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. Huawei Device Co., Ltd.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use F05501?
Any network device with a MAC address starting F0:55:01 was manufactured by or for Huawei Device Co., Ltd..