What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block F8A986 to Microsoft Corporation. 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:A9:86, it is Microsoft Corporation hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix F8A986?
F8A986 is registered to Microsoft Corporation 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. Microsoft Corporation's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use F8A986?
Any network device with a MAC address starting F8:A9:86 was manufactured by or for Microsoft Corporation.