What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 00163F to CReTE SYSTEMS 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 00:16:3F, it is CReTE SYSTEMS Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 00163F?
00163F is registered to CReTE SYSTEMS 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. CReTE SYSTEMS Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 00163F?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:16:3F was manufactured by or for CReTE SYSTEMS Inc..