What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 38F597 to home2net GmbH. 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:F5:97, it is home2net GmbH hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 38F597?
38F597 is registered to home2net GmbH 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. home2net GmbH's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 38F597?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 38:F5:97 was manufactured by or for home2net GmbH.