What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 001705 to Methode Electronics. 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 00:17:05, it is Methode Electronics hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 001705?
001705 is registered to Methode Electronics 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. Methode Electronics's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 001705?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:17:05 was manufactured by or for Methode Electronics.