What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 00178D to Checkpoint Systems, 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 00:17:8D, it is Checkpoint Systems, Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 00178D?
00178D is registered to Checkpoint Systems, 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. Checkpoint Systems, Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 00178D?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:17:8D was manufactured by or for Checkpoint Systems, Inc..