What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 001AF7 to dataschalt e+a GmbH. 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 00:1A:F7, it is dataschalt e+a GmbH hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 001AF7?
001AF7 is registered to dataschalt e+a GmbH 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. dataschalt e+a GmbH's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 001AF7?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:1A:F7 was manufactured by or for dataschalt e+a GmbH.