What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block F845C4 to Shenzhen Netforward Micro-Electronic 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 F8:45:C4, it is Shenzhen Netforward Micro-Electronic Co., Ltd. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix F845C4?
F845C4 is registered to Shenzhen Netforward Micro-Electronic 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. Shenzhen Netforward Micro-Electronic Co., Ltd.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use F845C4?
Any network device with a MAC address starting F8:45:C4 was manufactured by or for Shenzhen Netforward Micro-Electronic Co., Ltd..