What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 001696 to QDI Technology (H.K.) Limited. 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 00:16:96, it is QDI Technology (H.K.) Limited hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 001696?
001696 is registered to QDI Technology (H.K.) Limited 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. QDI Technology (H.K.) Limited's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 001696?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:16:96 was manufactured by or for QDI Technology (H.K.) Limited.