What this means

The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 0016C0 to Semtech Corporation. 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:C0, it is Semtech Corporation hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns MAC prefix 0016C0?

0016C0 is registered to Semtech Corporation 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. Semtech Corporation's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.

What devices use 0016C0?

Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:16:C0 was manufactured by or for Semtech Corporation.