What this means

The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 00ACE0 to Commscope. 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:AC:E0, it is Commscope hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns MAC prefix 00ACE0?

00ACE0 is registered to Commscope 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. Commscope's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.

What devices use 00ACE0?

Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:AC:E0 was manufactured by or for Commscope.