What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 38437D to Compal Broadband Networks, Inc.. 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 38:43:7D, it is Compal Broadband Networks, Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 38437D?
38437D is registered to Compal Broadband Networks, Inc. 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. Compal Broadband Networks, Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 38437D?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 38:43:7D was manufactured by or for Compal Broadband Networks, Inc..