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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...
ron111157
Mar 09, 2023Apprentice
I would agree It should be an either/or to connect and not both. I always opt for ethernet when it's close by. Oh, and Yes I am a old timer, lol
Thing is I see no evidence of a wireless signal at my router for the Hub. Maybe I'll disconnect the ethernet an see what happens. Pretty sure I won't see it as having a MAC of 00:12:34:56:78:90 but who knows. That is just a Odd MAC.
michaelkenward
Mar 18, 2023Guru - Experienced User
ron111157 wrote:
Pretty sure I won't see it as having a MAC of 00:12:34:56:78:90 but who knows. That is just a Odd MAC.
You will find lots of odd Mac addresses on things Made in China. Netgear, for example, although it has moved a lot to Vietnam.
With most things "Made in China" until recently it might be hard to find a Swiss gadget made in Switzerland.
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