What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 000288 to GLOBAL VILLAGE COMMUNICATION. 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 00:02:88, it is GLOBAL VILLAGE COMMUNICATION hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 000288?
000288 is registered to GLOBAL VILLAGE COMMUNICATION 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. GLOBAL VILLAGE COMMUNICATION's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 000288?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:02:88 was manufactured by or for GLOBAL VILLAGE COMMUNICATION.