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Chuck_M
May 12, 2025Mentor
Two MACs from One RBE 971
Wanted to start a different thread from my random reboot thread -- because I am not sure if this is a related or non-related issue. In my home system, I have an RBR970 previosly described in AP m...
plemans
May 12, 2025Guru - Experienced User
My bet? The wireless backhaul. Since it can't be disabled, its still connecting/connected even if it isn't in use. It probably assigns the IP address as the host for the backhaul whether its using wired or wireless.
Chuck_M
May 13, 2025Mentor
I disconnected wired backhaul and another -- more similar MAC appeared, so not that. I had thought the same thing.