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RAX_US
Mar 26, 2025Aspirant
RAX70, Access Control List Randomly Blocks Approved MAC's
I am reopening this thread from 2023 with the same subject title. This issue is persistent. The machine is randomly blocking approved MAC's, both wired and wireless; this is happening several times a...
- Apr 04, 2025
Thanks for the idea; it is implemented. So far so good. We'll see over time. The IOS MAC randomization wasn't an issue as the blocks were all on PC's in the network. Hope this cures the madness.
FURRYe38
Mar 26, 2025Guru - Experienced User
How about setting a IP address reservation on the router for your AC listed devices?
Be sure to disable any MAC Address randomizers on phones and pads while at home:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-App/NETGEAR-Mobile-Applications-and-Apple-Devices-FAQ/td-p/2220015/jump-to/first-unread-message