What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 801609 to Sleep Number. 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 80:16:09, it is Sleep Number hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 801609?
801609 is registered to Sleep Number 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. Sleep Number's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 801609?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 80:16:09 was manufactured by or for Sleep Number.