What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 00E0B5 to ARDENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP.. 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:E0:B5, it is ARDENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 00E0B5?
00E0B5 is registered to ARDENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. 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. ARDENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 00E0B5?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:E0:B5 was manufactured by or for ARDENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP..