What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 002926 to Applied Optoelectronics, Inc Taiwan Branch. 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 00:29:26, it is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc Taiwan Branch hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 002926?
002926 is registered to Applied Optoelectronics, Inc Taiwan Branch 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. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc Taiwan Branch's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 002926?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:29:26 was manufactured by or for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc Taiwan Branch.