What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 008038 to DATA RESEARCH & APPLICATIONS. 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 00:80:38, it is DATA RESEARCH & APPLICATIONS hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 008038?
008038 is registered to DATA RESEARCH & APPLICATIONS 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. DATA RESEARCH & APPLICATIONS's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 008038?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:80:38 was manufactured by or for DATA RESEARCH & APPLICATIONS.