What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 001653 to LEGO System A/S IE Electronics Division. 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 00:16:53, it is LEGO System A/S IE Electronics Division hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 001653?
001653 is registered to LEGO System A/S IE Electronics Division 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. LEGO System A/S IE Electronics Division's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 001653?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:16:53 was manufactured by or for LEGO System A/S IE Electronics Division.