What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block F897A9 to Ericsson AB. 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 F8:97:A9, it is Ericsson AB hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix F897A9?
F897A9 is registered to Ericsson AB 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. Ericsson AB's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use F897A9?
Any network device with a MAC address starting F8:97:A9 was manufactured by or for Ericsson AB.