What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 000083 to TADPOLE TECHNOLOGY PLC. 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 00:00:83, it is TADPOLE TECHNOLOGY PLC hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 000083?
000083 is registered to TADPOLE TECHNOLOGY PLC 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. TADPOLE TECHNOLOGY PLC's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 000083?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:00:83 was manufactured by or for TADPOLE TECHNOLOGY PLC.