What this means

The IEEE assigned the MA-L block FCAE34 to Commscope. 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 FC:AE:34, it is Commscope hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns MAC prefix FCAE34?

FCAE34 is registered to Commscope 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. Commscope's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.

What devices use FCAE34?

Any network device with a MAC address starting FC:AE:34 was manufactured by or for Commscope.