What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 000697 to R & D Center. 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 00:06:97, it is R & D Center hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 000697?
000697 is registered to R & D Center 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. R & D Center's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 000697?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:06:97 was manufactured by or for R & D Center.