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Gragorg
Nov 18, 2023Tutor
2 MAC addresses same IP
I recently replaced my R7000 router with a RAXE 500. Everything has been flawless however in attached devices I see my linux based server is listed twice with the same IP but two different MAC addre...
michaelkenward
Nov 18, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Gragorg wrote:
Everything has been flawless however in attached devices I see my linux based server is listed twice with the same IP but two different MAC addresses.
Depending on the devices involved and how they connect, they can show up with different Mac addresses. For example, LAN and wifi can come from the same device but with two entries.
one device two mac addresses - Google Search
- GragorgNov 18, 2023TutorYes I could see that if there is two connections but in my case the Linux box only has a single hardwired Ethernet connection.
- GragorgNov 18, 2023Tutor
I guess what I'm asking is this considered normal or it something I should address?
- michaelkenwardNov 18, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Gragorg wrote:
I guess what I'm asking is this considered normal or it something I should address?
Could be something else going on. Media server?
Block the address and see what happens?