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pjd813
Sep 22, 2023Guide
RAXE500 router shows confusing multiple “Apple devices”
I am current on all devices. I have two wireless iPhones, one iPad and one Apple Watch as well as an iMac that is connected over Ethernet. As of a few days ago I get multiple entries with different M...
- Sep 22, 2023
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-messageThank Apple for that. 🙄
FURRYe38
Sep 22, 2023Guru - Experienced User
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
Thank Apple for that. 🙄
- pjd813Sep 26, 2023Guide
So far this seems to have calmed down the blizzard of messages and the proliferation of “offline” clients on my router.
Thanks!
Pete D
- FURRYe38Sep 26, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Glad you got it working. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router
Enjoy. 📡