R8000P - Can't add a DHCP reservation for any MAC (Invalid MAC!)

[naughtyowl]

I went back 1 version and was able to do the IP reservation without the invalid MAC error.

[FURRYe38]

Did you not try the beta I sent you? 

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@naughtyowl wrote:
I went back 1 version and was able to do the IP reservation without the invalid MAC error.

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[FURRYe38]

PM Sent.

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@Ravsir wrote:

Hi, I had this issue last year and I'm back here again with the same issue again. If the containment is to downgrade to a previous version of FW, which is the "latest working version"? Seems to be a frustratingly long time to wait for an official fix to this well reported issue.

R8000P on V1.4.4.94_1.3.56

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[naughtyowl]

Correct - I did not end up using the patch.

[FURRYe38 · Accepted solution]

FYI, the beta fixes the IP address reservation issue. 

[jimp99]

This has been a problem for me too for a while now.

So where is this bata patch to fix this?

[DoYu]

I have the same issue. What's the solution?

[rickert33]

I am having the same issue. What's the big secret for solving it?

[DoYu]

Hey, could you help me please?

[brycecorbitt]

As of 7/21/2023, the latest firmware is still 1.4.4.94, which I experience this same problem with on my new R8000P. Installing 1.4.3.88 did the trick for me. It seems to be the latest stable release that I can reserve IP addresses on. 

[FURRYe38]

There is a beta that fixes this if you want it. 

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@brycecorbitt wrote:

As of 7/21/2023, the latest firmware is still 1.4.4.94, which I experience this same problem with on my new R8000P. Installing 1.4.3.88 did the trick for me. It seems to be the latest stable release that I can reserve IP addresses on. 

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[jimp99]

where does one find this beta release?

[KaiserNG]

Where can I obtain the beta firmware that fixes this issue?

[FURRYe38]

There is a beta that fixes this that includes the security enhancements.

[GISGuy76]

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.

[FURRYe38]

There is a beta FW that already fixes this that includes the security enhancements.

[scootzer]

Could you send me the beta please? Having issues here as well.

Thanks

[Langaleer]

Please could I have a link to the beta firmware? Thank you in advance

[FURRYe38]

There is a beta FW that already fixes this that includes the security enhancements.

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[Langaleer]

Have you got a link to the said Beta Firmware please?

[pciduncan]

Thanks.

[ACMilan1899]

I am sure FURRYe38 can send us the link 😉

[saxegotha]

 Netgear Nighthawk R8000P / FW Version 1.4.4.94_1.3.56

When attempting to establish a static IP for a Frameo picture frame, I get an "Invalid MAC Address" error. I try changing the last octet to .84 (which is an open and free IP on my router) when getting the error. I have selected other open IPs with no luck. I even attempted to set a static IP for the one the router assigns, I get the same thing. Picture of the error (MAC blanked out) with the FW version is attached. 

The software for the Frameo is updated to the most current version. Over to you guys. Thanks.

[schumaku]

FYI, the beta fixes the IP address reservation issue. @FURRYe38 please, one more for you!

[DarkwingDuck]

@FURRYe38 if I could get that Beta too...