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