What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 000285 to Riverstone Networks. 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 00:02:85, it is Riverstone Networks hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 000285?
000285 is registered to Riverstone Networks 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. Riverstone Networks's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 000285?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:02:85 was manufactured by or for Riverstone Networks.