What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 00156E to A. W. Communication Systems 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 00:15:6E, it is A. W. Communication Systems Ltd hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 00156E?
00156E is registered to A. W. Communication Systems 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. A. W. Communication Systems Ltd's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 00156E?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:15:6E was manufactured by or for A. W. Communication Systems Ltd.