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RT-AC31000 - When a "client" is really not a client

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mcse

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I've changed my AC3100 (merlin 386.7_2) from a Wireless Router to simply an Access Point. Full factory reset, new configuration with DHCP disabled.

The (now) access point is connected to through a LAN port to a switch, which in turn is connected to a new router. Functionally all is well; however, I am perplexed that the access point reports it has multiple wired clients.

Network Map / Clients / View List

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My questions?

1) How/Why does an access point discovers/reports "clients" from the LAN when it really does not?
2) How can the Client List be cleared?

This is an annoyance that is causing my OCD to flare up. :(

Thanks
 
Full factory reset, new configuration with DHCP disabled.
The (now) access point is connected to through a LAN port to a switch

Your router has AP Mode. When selected, there is no DHCP server. You can use the WAN port to connect it to the switch.

How/Why does an access point discovers/reports "clients" from the LAN when it really does not?

Everything discovered on your network will be shown as wired client, including wireless clients on other APs. This is normal.
 

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