What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 001DC9 to GainSpan Corp.. 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 00:1D:C9, it is GainSpan Corp. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 001DC9?
001DC9 is registered to GainSpan Corp. 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. GainSpan Corp.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 001DC9?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:1D:C9 was manufactured by or for GainSpan Corp..