What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 00609E to ASC X3 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS SECRETARIATS. 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 00:60:9E, it is ASC X3 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS SECRETARIATS hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 00609E?
00609E is registered to ASC X3 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS SECRETARIATS 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. ASC X3 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS SECRETARIATS's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 00609E?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:60:9E was manufactured by or for ASC X3 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS SECRETARIATS.