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Same MAC Addresses

Counter

Same MAC Addresses is a counter of all events where the same source and destination network addresses are seen in the same packet. A count of all Same MAC Address events displays in the Overview counters of Expert View.

Expert Symptom

Same MAC Address events are automatically logged as expert symptoms. The Symptom Summary field provides the MAC address. For example:

Addr=[00800F:13A65B]

Diagnostic Details

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Problem Description:

A packet with the source and destination MAC addresses has been received.

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Probable Cause(s):

1. A protocol analyzer has been transmitting error packets.

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Recommended Action(s):

1. Find out the source device and fix the problem.

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