What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 2872F0 to ATHENA. 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 28:72:F0, it is ATHENA hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 2872F0?
2872F0 is registered to ATHENA 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. ATHENA's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 2872F0?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 28:72:F0 was manufactured by or for ATHENA.