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