What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 000473 to Photonex Corporation. 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 00:04:73, it is Photonex Corporation hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 000473?
000473 is registered to Photonex Corporation 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. Photonex Corporation's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 000473?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:04:73 was manufactured by or for Photonex Corporation.