What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block D89790 to Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation. 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 D8:97:90, it is Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix D89790?
D89790 is registered to Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation 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. Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use D89790?
Any network device with a MAC address starting D8:97:90 was manufactured by or for Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation.