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ron111157
Mar 06, 2023Apprentice
Orbi RBR50 About device names
Orbi RBR50v2, two satellites. v2.7.4.24. Mac systems Question about device names in the App I always give a new device a name and have had no issues there. Recently I added a new smart hub, (Aqara...
CrimpOn
Mar 06, 2023Guru
Does the MAC address remain constant?
- ron111157Mar 07, 2023Apprentice
I have not noticed if the MAC is the same. I do know the IP is. Its reserved.
Right now the MAC is correct according to the paperwork.
Next time the name changes I will double check the MAC as well.
Thanks
- CrimpOnMar 07, 2023Guru
Was the IP address reserved using the Orbi app or the web browser interface?
- ron111157Mar 07, 2023Apprentice
If I understand you correctly I used the web (my computer) to reserve the IP and not the phone App.
I did find the device in question in the allowed but not connected section of connected device tab.
on the computer is was
name... unknown
MAC. 00:12:34:56:78:90
IP... on the app as another IP
but on my phone it was
name...Camille Bauer
MAC 00:12:34:56:78:90
IP.... as assigned