What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 000979 to Advanced Television Systems Committee, Inc.. 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 00:09:79, it is Advanced Television Systems Committee, Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 000979?
000979 is registered to Advanced Television Systems Committee, Inc. 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. Advanced Television Systems Committee, Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 000979?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:09:79 was manufactured by or for Advanced Television Systems Committee, Inc..