What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 70169F to EtherCAT Technology Group. 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 70:16:9F, it is EtherCAT Technology Group hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 70169F?
70169F is registered to EtherCAT Technology Group 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. EtherCAT Technology Group's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 70169F?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 70:16:9F was manufactured by or for EtherCAT Technology Group.