What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 000696 to Advent 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 00:06:96, it is Advent Networks hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 000696?
000696 is registered to Advent 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. Advent Networks's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 000696?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:06:96 was manufactured by or for Advent Networks.