What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 002297 to XMOS Semiconductor. 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 00:22:97, it is XMOS Semiconductor hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 002297?
002297 is registered to XMOS Semiconductor 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. XMOS Semiconductor's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 002297?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:22:97 was manufactured by or for XMOS Semiconductor.