What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 3C977E to IPS Technology Limited. 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 3C:97:7E, it is IPS Technology Limited hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 3C977E?
3C977E is registered to IPS Technology Limited 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. IPS Technology Limited's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 3C977E?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 3C:97:7E was manufactured by or for IPS Technology Limited.