What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 500084 to Siemens Canada. 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 50:00:84, it is Siemens Canada hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 500084?
500084 is registered to Siemens Canada 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. Siemens Canada's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 500084?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 50:00:84 was manufactured by or for Siemens Canada.