What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 00127B to VIA Networking Technologies, 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 00:12:7B, it is VIA Networking Technologies, Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 00127B?
00127B is registered to VIA Networking Technologies, 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. VIA Networking Technologies, Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 00127B?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:12:7B was manufactured by or for VIA Networking Technologies, Inc..