What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 00172D to Axcen Photonics 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 00:17:2D, it is Axcen Photonics Corporation hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 00172D?
00172D is registered to Axcen Photonics 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. Axcen Photonics Corporation's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 00172D?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:17:2D was manufactured by or for Axcen Photonics Corporation.