What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 0014A1 to Synchronous Communication Corp. 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:A1, it is Synchronous Communication Corp hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 0014A1?
0014A1 is registered to Synchronous Communication Corp 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. Synchronous Communication Corp's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 0014A1?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:14:A1 was manufactured by or for Synchronous Communication Corp.