What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 00A079 to ALPS ELECTRIC (USA), INC.. 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:A0:79, it is ALPS ELECTRIC (USA), INC. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 00A079?
00A079 is registered to ALPS ELECTRIC (USA), INC. 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. ALPS ELECTRIC (USA), INC.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 00A079?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:A0:79 was manufactured by or for ALPS ELECTRIC (USA), INC..