What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 00201B to NORTHERN TELECOM/NETWORK. 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 00:20:1B, it is NORTHERN TELECOM/NETWORK hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 00201B?
00201B is registered to NORTHERN TELECOM/NETWORK 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. NORTHERN TELECOM/NETWORK's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 00201B?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:20:1B was manufactured by or for NORTHERN TELECOM/NETWORK.