What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 000F84 to Astute Networks, 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 00:0F:84, it is Astute Networks, Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 000F84?
000F84 is registered to Astute Networks, 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. Astute Networks, Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 000F84?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:0F:84 was manufactured by or for Astute Networks, Inc..