What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 001997 to Soft Device Sdn Bhd. 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 00:19:97, it is Soft Device Sdn Bhd hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 001997?
001997 is registered to Soft Device Sdn Bhd 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. Soft Device Sdn Bhd's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 001997?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:19:97 was manufactured by or for Soft Device Sdn Bhd.