What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-M block BC97409 to Direct Communication Solutions. 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 BC:97:40:9, it is Direct Communication Solutions hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix BC97409?
BC97409 is registered to Direct Communication Solutions in the IEEE MA-M registry.
What does the MA-M registry type mean?
An MA-M assignment covers 28 bits of the address, giving the vendor 1,048,576 device addresses, a quarter of a full MA-L block. Direct Communication Solutions's block covers 1,048,576 addresses.
What devices use BC97409?
Any network device with a MAC address starting BC:97:40:9 was manufactured by or for Direct Communication Solutions.