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Smart connect & random MAC
Smart connect & random MAC
2025-09-20 03:32:10 - last edited 2025-10-18 16:27:46
Tags: #Smart Connect
Model: Archer AX3000  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: TP-Link_BBCO

Hi, 

I called the help line as I couldn't change the password ( new router) and the call ctre person told me to take smart connect off. 

my 1st question is now I've changed passwords do I turn it back it on? 
 

2) in the Tether  app it detected a random MAC address. I had previously turned on my laptop ( not MAC) and connected to the laptop but the IP address was correct) it then stated that this can cause issues? 
is this a problem? 
thanks Nena 

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Re:Smart connect & random MAC -Solution
2025-09-22 07:00:19 - last edited 2025-10-18 16:27:46

Hello@NenaM ,

Welcome to our community.

 

Do you want to set different Wireless passwords for different WiFi bands? If you enable smart connect, 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz will share the same SSID and Wireless password. Please refer to What is the TP-Link Smart Connect feature and how to enable it?

For the random MAC address questions, I think you can refer to Why did I receive a new device connection alert when a known device joined the network? for details.

Welcome to Community！ Get the latest posts: △New Firmware for Archer GE550/GE650 V1 Introduces AI-QoS, EasyMesh IoT Expansion, and More! △New Firmware Releases for Archer BE805 V1/BE450 V1 to Support VPN Merge, New ECO Mode, and More! More posts, please see: △ Get the Ongoing Pre-release Firmware for Wi-Fi Routers Here— Subscribe for Updates! Urgent problems with your Wi-Fi Router, Range Extender, or DSL Modem? Please reach out via private Messages or @Joesph-TP in your new thread directly. Click △ Or ☆Recommended Solution if the post/answer helps.
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Re:Smart connect & random MAC -Solution
2025-09-22 07:00:19 - last edited 2025-10-18 16:27:46

Hello@NenaM ,

Welcome to our community.

 

Do you want to set different Wireless passwords for different WiFi bands? If you enable smart connect, 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz will share the same SSID and Wireless password. Please refer to What is the TP-Link Smart Connect feature and how to enable it?

For the random MAC address questions, I think you can refer to Why did I receive a new device connection alert when a known device joined the network? for details.

Welcome to Community！ Get the latest posts: △New Firmware for Archer GE550/GE650 V1 Introduces AI-QoS, EasyMesh IoT Expansion, and More! △New Firmware Releases for Archer BE805 V1/BE450 V1 to Support VPN Merge, New ECO Mode, and More! More posts, please see: △ Get the Ongoing Pre-release Firmware for Wi-Fi Routers Here— Subscribe for Updates! Urgent problems with your Wi-Fi Router, Range Extender, or DSL Modem? Please reach out via private Messages or @Joesph-TP in your new thread directly. Click △ Or ☆Recommended Solution if the post/answer helps.
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