What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 00173F to Belkin International Inc.. 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 00:17:3F, it is Belkin International Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 00173F?
00173F is registered to Belkin International Inc. 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. Belkin International Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 00173F?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:17:3F was manufactured by or for Belkin International Inc..