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SimonBelgium's avatar
Oct 15, 2018
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Rogue AP with unknown MAC Identifier

I've been using the RBS50+RBS50 for some time now, and a while ago one of my security devices alerted me there was a rogue AP in the area broadcasting on my SSID. When I researched the MAC identifi...
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Oct 16, 2018

    Those back haul MACs are hidden as there is not need for any user use for them and is only used by the Orbi system. Since the system is designed to be automatic and mostly simplistic configuration, theres no need for displaying of some system settings and configurations. This is how it works for MESH and Smart Connected features. You might contact the Mfr of your security device to ask about how they detect and handle MESH and Smart Connect wifi router systems. Probably a false positive on there part. 


    SimonBelgium wrote:

    Seriously? Why would they not list those in the web interface?

    How can I identify which ones are the actual "hidden" MACs? Yes they are VERY close to the actual MACs