What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 00171A to Winegard Company. 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 00:17:1A, it is Winegard Company hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 00171A?
00171A is registered to Winegard Company 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. Winegard Company's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 00171A?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:17:1A was manufactured by or for Winegard Company.