What this means

The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 000A70 to MPLS Forum. 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 00:0A:70, it is MPLS Forum hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns MAC prefix 000A70?

000A70 is registered to MPLS Forum 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. MPLS Forum's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.

What devices use 000A70?

Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:0A:70 was manufactured by or for MPLS Forum.