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RBR10 Shows different device MAC address to that on the device
While trying to ascertain what devices are really using my home network, I compared the devices MAC addresses with those shown on the device listings made by my RBR10 and saw that none match. The dev...
Hello HappyChris,
Welcome to the NETGEAR Community!
The random MAC addresses are being displayed because of a security feature that is innate to iOS/iPadOS/MacOS.
To verify this please turn off your private IP address if you are using an iOS device and then connect your device to your Orbi Mesh system network.
To turn off the Private IP address on your iPhone please follow the directions listed below:
Open "Settings"
"Wi-Fi"
Select the "i" icon next to your connected network
Toggle off "Private Wi-Fi Address"
Best,
Kevin
Community Team