What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block DC537C to Compal Broadband Networks, 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 DC:53:7C, it is Compal Broadband Networks, Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix DC537C?
DC537C is registered to Compal Broadband Networks, 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. Compal Broadband Networks, Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use DC537C?
Any network device with a MAC address starting DC:53:7C was manufactured by or for Compal Broadband Networks, Inc..