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craigwf
Sep 21, 2026Tutor
Problems with new AX2700
The first issue is universal with all Netgear products. Netgear's MAC address uses two slightly different size zeroes which make you think the larger, rounder one must be an "O." I spent an uncomfo...
- Sep 22, 2026
Ohs "O" are NOT used in MAC addressing. Zeros "0" are used in MAC addressing.
https://www.howtogeek.com/810044/change-network-public-to-private-windows/
Make it so.
FURRYe38
Sep 22, 2026Guru - Experienced User
Can you post a screen shot of just the MAC address printed on the CAX sticker?
craigwf
Sep 22, 2026Tutor
No. I am satisfied with the answer that it can't be an O in MAC addresses. The first 0 that comes after an E is both slightly taller and wider than the subsequent 0 which follows numbers.