What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 000256 to Alpha Processor, Inc.. 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 00:02:56, it is Alpha Processor, Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 000256?
000256 is registered to Alpha Processor, Inc. 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. Alpha Processor, Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 000256?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:02:56 was manufactured by or for Alpha Processor, Inc..