What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 0CA402 to Alcatel-Lucent IPD. 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 0C:A4:02, it is Alcatel-Lucent IPD hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 0CA402?
0CA402 is registered to Alcatel-Lucent IPD 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. Alcatel-Lucent IPD's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 0CA402?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 0C:A4:02 was manufactured by or for Alcatel-Lucent IPD.