What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 001C56 to Pado Systems, Inc.. 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 00:1C:56, it is Pado Systems, Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 001C56?
001C56 is registered to Pado Systems, Inc. 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. Pado Systems, Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 001C56?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:1C:56 was manufactured by or for Pado Systems, Inc..