What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 001473 to Bookham 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 00:14:73, it is Bookham Inc hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 001473?
001473 is registered to Bookham 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. Bookham Inc's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 001473?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:14:73 was manufactured by or for Bookham Inc.