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User’s Guide
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.