What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 0012A1 to BluePacket Communications Co., Ltd.. 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:A1, it is BluePacket Communications Co., Ltd. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 0012A1?
0012A1 is registered to BluePacket Communications Co., Ltd. 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. BluePacket Communications Co., Ltd.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 0012A1?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:12:A1 was manufactured by or for BluePacket Communications Co., Ltd..