What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 00C097 to ARCHIPEL SA. 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:C0:97, it is ARCHIPEL SA hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 00C097?
00C097 is registered to ARCHIPEL SA 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. ARCHIPEL SA's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 00C097?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:C0:97 was manufactured by or for ARCHIPEL SA.