Name Mac addresses as device identifiers.
Name Mac addresses as device identifiers.
I encountered an issue with MAC address conflicts on my Netgear DGND4000. It took some time to figure out what was causing the problem and identifying the affected device. Adding a point of sale machine added another layer of complexity, possibly contributing to the conflict. To avoid repeatedly searching for IP addresses and checking router settings, I’m wondering if there’s an alternative method beyond MAC filtering to uniquely label each device. Most systems currently only display 'unknown' when attempting to locate devices.
Typically yes, for example under access control, you can assign device names to make identification simpler... there might be alternative methods, but I can't think of any right now. [laugh] Oops, forgot to mention you need to check the box, then click "edit", give it a name and confirm.
To clarify, are we talking about two devices sharing the same IP or MAC address? The latter is definitely not allowed, but the former has several fixes. If devices share the same MAC, it might mean they were spoofed at some point and now appear identical. Very unlikely. When devices with different MACs get the same local IP, consider assigning them static IPs and moving your DHCP range away from those addresses, while keeping the subnet unchanged so they can still communicate. Using a device name based on its MAC is a router-to-router capability—check your manual for details. EDIT: I can guide you through setting up static IPs if that helps.
Also, the access control might be concealed within the "attached devices" section—this is the standard layout on my Netgear D7000, so you need to navigate to "attached devices" in administration and look for an option like "access control."
I understand the location. If you revisit my message, you'll notice I mentioned wanting to assign names to MAC addresses since they're currently shown as 'unknown.' Security settings involve Mac Filtering, specifically the Wireless Card Access List, which is stored separately from your current view.
Three devices are business-oriented. These include the point of sales terminal, card payment machine, and CCTV system. The CCTV is linked to a fixed IP address. However, after my dad switched off the power supply to work on a faulty socket and then restored it, the Netgear device assigned itself the same IP as the CCTV. Even after turning the switch off and waiting 30 seconds before turning it back on, the IP stayed unchanged. In the switch settings, the IP remains disabled and grayed out. I had to turn the switch off, assign the CCTV a proper IP for DDNS functionality, and then power it up again. Regarding the POS terminal, I’m unsure if it’s set to static IP. I can verify later. The card payment machine seems unresponsive to configuration changes; I tried earlier but couldn’t find any settings. We also have a wireless printer that wasn’t in use, and its IP configuration is unclear. Other wireless devices like mobile phones and tablets might need static IPs too, though it’s uncertain if they can be set. If you could explain the static approach, it would be helpful.
It's strange, but those are the precise instructions for renaming files on your D7000.
Your device seems quite modern with additional features. Would you like me to capture a picture so you can see the steps for renaming them?