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MAC address used for WDS
MAC address used for WDS
2020-07-14 00:52:28 - last edited 2020-07-29 06:01:50
Model: Archer C2  
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Hi,

 

I want to use WDS feature with my office wifi network.

The office wifi can only be accessed after MAC authentication.

Can someone tell me which MAC will be used for WDS ?

 

I have already tried wifi mac addresses for both 2.4 and 5GHz shown on the router or mentioned in the status page after login into router settings. But it did not work.

 

Help will be much appreciated.

Thanks,

IPS

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Re:MAC address used for WDS-Solution
2020-07-20 07:58:53 - last edited 2020-07-29 06:01:50

@IPSG 

 

As far as I know, it is not possible for us to get the MAC address before this C2 connected to the root wireless network, as that MAC address created by the WDS is virtual.

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Re:MAC address used for WDS-Solution
2020-07-20 07:58:53 - last edited 2020-07-29 06:01:50

@IPSG 

 

As far as I know, it is not possible for us to get the MAC address before this C2 connected to the root wireless network, as that MAC address created by the WDS is virtual.

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Re:MAC address used for WDS
2020-07-28 09:38:59

@Kevin_Z 

 

Thanks a lot for taking time out and replying.

 

I have one spare tplink router (not C2) at home. I tried the same WDS setup on that.

The root wifi network router, in the connected devices, showed the MAC of tplink router which is mentioned at the back of it.

So for this one it does not look to be virtual.

 

Still do you think C2 will use virtual MAC for WDS ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Re:MAC address used for WDS
2020-07-29 06:01:44

@IPSG 

 

Hello,

 

Basically, the MAC address created by the WDS connection is virtual and is not predicable for any potential security concerns.

 

Sorry about that.

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Re:MAC address used for WDS
2020-07-29 07:05:31

@Kevin_Z 

 

Hmmm , I understand the point.

 

Will it be changing everytime I power on the router ?

If not, I can ask support from IT team in office to snif the virtual MAC id.

 

Thanks,

IPS

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