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MarcDiller
Aspirant
Mar 22, 2025

Re: Invalid Access from Source, WIFI goes down

I am getting similar messages, except when I get the message, WIFI goes down. The MAC below (obscured last numbers) is the MAC of my router. 

Firmware: v1.3.3.152

 

What does this mean, how do I address?

 

[Access Control ] invalid access from source 3C:37:86:xx:xx:xx

 

Thanks,

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Mar 27, 2025
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    Do you have access controls enable on the router? 

    What is the device with the MAC Address using 3C:37:86:xx:xx:xx ?

     

    • MarcDiller's avatar
      MarcDiller
      Aspirant
      Mar 27, 2025
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      It's the Netgear. 192.168.1.1 is my default gateway to the Netgear:

       

      Arp -a (from desktop)

       

      Internet Address Physical Address Type
      192.168.1.1 3c-37-86-f7-31-46 dynamic

       

      No devices are blocked:

       

       

      Thanks,