What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-S block 001BC5082 to TGS Geophysical Company (UK) Limited. 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 00:1B:C5:08:2, it is TGS Geophysical Company (UK) Limited hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 001BC5082?
001BC5082 is registered to TGS Geophysical Company (UK) Limited in the IEEE MA-S registry.
What does the MA-S registry type mean?
An MA-S assignment, formerly called OUI-36, covers 36 bits, giving the vendor 4,096 device addresses, the smallest block the IEEE issues. TGS Geophysical Company (UK) Limited's block covers 4,096 addresses.
What devices use 001BC5082?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:1B:C5:08:2 was manufactured by or for TGS Geophysical Company (UK) Limited.