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Rdanderson7
Jan 31, 2023Initiate
Too Many Unnamed devices on my XR500
Good Day Netgear Community, I purchased a Netgear XR500 about 2 years ago. Absolutely love the hardware but, I have a big issue with all the unknown devices that continually show under the Devic...
Netduma-Fraser
Jan 31, 2023NetDuma Partner
Good advice above, also if you give static/reserved IPs to devices that should reduce it as well.
- ron_spruceFeb 01, 2023Star
Do you do that in Settings > Setup > LAN Setup > Address Reservation > Add?
- Netduma-LiamFeb 01, 2023NetDuma Partner
That's correct, yes.
- Rdanderson7Feb 01, 2023Initiate
Thanks for the advice. I will setup the reservations on my device this weekend.
- FURRYe38Feb 03, 2023Guru - Experienced User
For any Apple and some Android devices, be sure to disable the MAC randomizer on these device as these can show unknown or "dev" host names.