What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 80971B to Altenergy Power System,Inc.. 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 80:97:1B, it is Altenergy Power System,Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 80971B?
80971B is registered to Altenergy Power System,Inc. 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. Altenergy Power System,Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 80971B?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 80:97:1B was manufactured by or for Altenergy Power System,Inc..