What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 0017A8 to EDM 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:A8, it is EDM Corporation hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 0017A8?
0017A8 is registered to EDM 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. EDM Corporation's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 0017A8?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:17:A8 was manufactured by or for EDM Corporation.