What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 0080BE to ARIES RESEARCH. 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:BE, it is ARIES RESEARCH hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 0080BE?
0080BE is registered to ARIES RESEARCH 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. ARIES RESEARCH's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 0080BE?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:80:BE was manufactured by or for ARIES RESEARCH.