What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 3CA9AB to Nintendo Co.,Ltd. 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:A9:AB, it is Nintendo Co.,Ltd hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 3CA9AB?
3CA9AB is registered to Nintendo Co.,Ltd 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. Nintendo Co.,Ltd's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 3CA9AB?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 3C:A9:AB was manufactured by or for Nintendo Co.,Ltd.