What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 000956 to Network Systems Group, Ltd. (NSG). 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 00:09:56, it is Network Systems Group, Ltd. (NSG) hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 000956?
000956 is registered to Network Systems Group, Ltd. (NSG) 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. Network Systems Group, Ltd. (NSG)'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 000956?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:09:56 was manufactured by or for Network Systems Group, Ltd. (NSG).