What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block F843EF to Xiaomi Communications 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 F8:43:EF, it is Xiaomi Communications Co Ltd hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix F843EF?
F843EF is registered to Xiaomi Communications 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. Xiaomi Communications Co Ltd's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use F843EF?
Any network device with a MAC address starting F8:43:EF was manufactured by or for Xiaomi Communications Co Ltd.