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Incorrect MAC Addresses being shown on Netgear R7800 router
Hi
I have noticed connected devices to my wifi network (Mac addresses of each device) don't display the same MAC address when viewing on the "Access Control" page within Router Administration program.
the correct MAC address(es) are displayed. (even though these devices ARE connected to the network)
Can anyone tell me why this is happening?
If I turn off "Internet" or "Block" the device in question from the device list (currently connected to the wifi network) this being the wrongly displayed WIFI MAC Address (it does block the device in questionfrom getting out to the web).....So why is it showing a different MAC Address to the one that is ACTUALLY the MAC Address for the device?
The only thing I can think of is that I do have a Netgear Extender upstairs....could this be causing the mismatch in MAC Addresses?
Any thoughts would be great..
The whole point of this exercise is to correctly identify the right MAC Addresses to the right Devices (and label them) so it is easier to troubleshoot individual devices if there's an issue.
Re: Incorrect MAC Addresses being shown on Netgear R7800 router
I have just been setting up a Netgear RAX80 router, and when I look at Attached Devices, the MAC addresses are all wrong. I want to force specific IP addresses for various devices - which MAC address should I use? The correct ones or Netgear's weird ones??
For the avoidance of doubt, my definition of "correct" is the MAC address shown in the device, which also displays correctly on my Netgear R7800 at a different location.
Re: Incorrect MAC Addresses being shown on Netgear R7800 router
> I have just been setting up a Netgear RAX80 router, [...]
Ok. Are you using a wireless extender as was the fellow who opened this thread? Are you using an Apple iOS device? Why did you join this thread instead of starting your own?
> [...] the MAC addresses are all wrong. [...]
I can't see them from here. Which kind of "all wrong"? Wired or wireless devices? Always the same MAC address for a particular device on a particular router?
> [...] I want to force specific IP addresses for various devices - > which MAC address should I use? [...]
The router sees what the router sees. Which one works?
> [...] displays correctly on my Netgear R7800 at a different location.
Apple's "private Wi-Fi address" feature is specific to "each Wi-Fi network." Without more information than "I'm unhappy", it's tough to guess what's causing what you (only) are seeing.
Re: Incorrect MAC Addresses being shown on Netgear R7800 router
It would be useful if someone helpful could reply, not someone (purporting to be a guru!) who just wishes to pick at the content of a question to prove how clever he/she is.
Re: Incorrect MAC Addresses being shown on Netgear R7800 router
> It would be useful if someone helpful could reply, not someone > (purporting to be a guru!) who just wishes to pick at the content of a > question to prove how clever he/she is.
The forum software determines those ranks, not the participants. I purport nothing.
Also helpful would be starting your own thread for your own problem, and including some useful information in it. In any case, answering those pesky questions would be more helpful than all the indignation you can muster.
Appending your query to a thread which has been marked "Solved!" might not be the best way to attract the attention of other participants. Unless, that is, you're depending on psychics. I suppose that if they're good enough to find your information-free problem description, then they might not need more information from you.
