What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 0002B0 to Hokubu Communication & Industrial Co., Ltd.. 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:B0, it is Hokubu Communication & Industrial Co., Ltd. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 0002B0?
0002B0 is registered to Hokubu Communication & Industrial Co., Ltd. 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. Hokubu Communication & Industrial Co., Ltd.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 0002B0?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:02:B0 was manufactured by or for Hokubu Communication & Industrial Co., Ltd..