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