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R8000P - Can't add a DHCP reservation for any MAC (Invalid MAC!)
Router R8000P,
Firmware: V1.4.4.94_1.3.56
OS: Win 11 pro / Win 10 pro
Web browser: Firefox
State of router: After firmware reset/ with or without Armor enabled (no difference).
Tested for:...
FYI, the beta fixes the IP address reservation issue.
I had the same issue with the latest firmware V1.4.4.94_1.3.56. Downgraded to version V1.4.3.88_1.3.50 and can reserve the MAC addresses again. The firmware bug may be something to do with the colons in the MAC address field. When I rolled the firmware back, I noticed the colons in the MAC address disappear just after I hit the Add button and before the screen goes away. In the current version, I typed the MAC address with and without the colons and got the invalid MAC error either way. A good programer should be able to fix that firmware bug in a few minutes.
At least I only wasted one night and rebooted the router only a few times before coming across this thread. Netgear chat support was no help since the router was purchased from an Amazon seller that wasn't an authorized dealer. I did get a call back from paid support after I found this link and told them specifically what the issue is. Let's see if it gets fixed in the next release.