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