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status-devices [2025/09/13 18:00] – [Device List] hogwildstatus-devices [2025/09/15 01:14] (current) – [Device List] -Formatting hogwild
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-Devices connected via WiFi appear under the interface name of the SSID to which they are connected.+Devices connected via WiFi appear under the interface name of the connection's SSID.
  
-Device names start at "0". The first WiFi adapter might be named "wl0". The second adapter might be "eth1".+Device names start at "0". The first WiFi adapter might be named "wl0". The second might be "eth1".
  
 When virtual interfaces are created (secondary SSIDs), additional instances are created. When virtual interfaces are created (secondary SSIDs), additional instances are created.
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-A WAN interface is shown with black and white inverted.+A WAN interface shows with black and white inverted.
  
 {{::status-device_list-wan_icon-2025.3.png?50}}\\ \\ {{::status-device_list-wan_icon-2025.3.png?50}}\\ \\
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-A greyed-out power icon represents a device that is off/disconnected.+A greyed-out power icon is a device that is off/disconnected.
  
 {{::status-device_list-off_or_sleep_icon-2025.3.png?50}} {{::status-device_list-off_or_sleep_icon-2025.3.png?50}}
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-Clicking on the greyed out device icon will wake it.+ \\ 
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 +Clicking on a greyed out device icon will wake the device.
  
 {{::status-device_list-wake_device.png?588}} {{::status-device_list-wake_device.png?588}}
  
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 You will then be prompted to confirm you want to wake the device. You will then be prompted to confirm you want to wake the device.
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-  * Clicking a MAC address opens a search to identify the device vendor, \\ based on its device OUI ([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organizationally_unique_identifier|OUI]]). +  * Clicking a MAC address runs a search to identify the device  \\ vendor, based on its device OUI ([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organizationally_unique_identifier|OUI]]). 
     * The OUI is derived from the first 6 digits of its MAC address.      * The OUI is derived from the first 6 digits of its MAC address. 
     * This functions only for factory-programmed MAC addresses.      * This functions only for factory-programmed MAC addresses. 
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   * [AR] forwards you to the [[:access_restrictions|Access Restriction]] menu, \\ where you can restrict the device's WAN communications.   * [AR] forwards you to the [[:access_restrictions|Access Restriction]] menu, \\ where you can restrict the device's WAN communications.
  
-  * [WLF] forwards you to the [[:wireless_filter|Wireless Filter]] menu. There, the device's \\ MAC address is prefilled and can be blocked from/allowed \\ to connect via WiFi.+  * [WLF] forwards you to the [[:wireless_filter|Wireless Filter]] menu. There,  \\ the device's MAC address is prefilled and can be blocked from  \\ or allowed to connect via WiFi.
  
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 **Name:** the client device's DHCP Hostname. **Name:** the client device's DHCP Hostname.
  
-If no name is shown, the device got a lease from another router, or this router rebooted after the lease was given. As a workaround, add a //dhcp-host//  reference in the dnsmasq //Custom Configuration// field.\\  \\ For example, ''dhcp-host=70:EE:50:37:E8:46,myhostname''+If no name is shown, the device got a lease from another router, or this router rebooted after a lease was given. As a workaround, add a //dhcp-host//  reference in dnsmasq //Custom Configuration//.\\  \\ For example, ''dhcp-host=70:EE:50:37:E8:46,myhostname''
  
 This field is also affected by the "//Generate a name for DHCP clients which do not otherwise have one//" setting in [[advanced-dhcpdns|DHCP/DNS/TFTP]]. This field is also affected by the "//Generate a name for DHCP clients which do not otherwise have one//" setting in [[advanced-dhcpdns|DHCP/DNS/TFTP]].
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 **RSSI:** shows Relative Signal Strength. **RSSI:** shows Relative Signal Strength.
  
-This applies only to this router's WiFi clients. It is measured in negative numbers, with "0" as the best value. Thus, -53 is a stronger signal than -74.+This applies only to this router's WiFi clients. It's measured in negative numbers, with "0" as the best value. -53 is a stronger signal than -74.
  
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 **Lease: **displays the remaining time of the DHCP lease. **Lease: **displays the remaining time of the DHCP lease.
  
-Clicking this deletes the WiFi device lease and deauthorizes it. A device given a static reservation will have its last, auto-assigned address replaced with the new, manually-set one.+Clicking this deletes the WiFi device lease and deauthorizes it. A new, manually-set static reservation address will replace the last auto-assigned address. 
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 + \\ {{::status-device_list-delete_lease-2025.3.png?100}}
  
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-{{::status-device_list-delete_lease-2024.3-redacted.png?463}}+You will then be prompted to confirm you wish to delete the lease.
  
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 Typically, the 5GHz band has less interference. Typically, the 5GHz band has less interference.
  
-DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) is a common source of interference for certain channels. This function lets 5GHz WiFi use frequencies reserved for radar. Ironically, DFS was designed to reduce interference. DFS interference varies with equipment location. If you suspect DFS interference, see Wikipedia's [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_WLAN_channels|List of WLAN Channels]] for details.+DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) is a common source of interference for certain channels. DFS lets 5GHz WiFi use frequencies reserved for radar. Ironically, it was designed to reduce interference. DFS interference varies with equipment location. If you suspect interference, see Wikipedia's [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_WLAN_channels|List of WLAN Channels]] for details.
  
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-The nonadjustable countdown timer near //Scan Mode// indicates how often the scan script runs. It reflects ARP cache aging time, and may vary (say, between ARM and MIPS devices).+The nonadjustable countdown timer near //Scan Mode// shows how often the scan runs. It reflects ARP cache aging time, and may vary (say, between ARM and MIPS devices).
  
-Scan Mode options are saved/executed as soon as they're selected. No Save is needed). The settings are saved in browser cookies. Your browser will remember them.+Scan Mode options save/execute as soon as they're selected. Settings are saved in browser cookies. Your browser will remember them.
  
-Network Discovery will likely detect modern WiFi devices connected but in sleep mode. However, their Hostname information may not be shown until they wake up.+Network Discovery will likely detect modern WiFi devices connected but in sleep mode. However, their Hostname details may not display until they wake up.
  
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