As stated in the header, but to expand, i have been having connectivity issues and as paranoid as I can get i wanted to see if there was any foulplay as I was finding alot of strange, sporadic appearances of Wifi networks in my vicinity.
Prior to these networks appearing I had no connectivity issues. Regardless, to simplify and get to the point, I went to take a look at the attached devices on my router administration page to sus out any potential intruders.
I've just come up to see two mac address appearing on the list, however I am the only connected device. To Clarify I am connecting to a Wireless Extender:
This is where the issue is: The two Mac Addresses are ALMOST ALIKE save for a 1 digit variation. However what is interesting is that the Mac address that is not my NIC's original physical address is assigned to my IP and Vendor {MSI} while my original Mac address is listed as an unknown.
(I have attached the image of my devices page below to show this.)
Is there a possibility that I may be Mac Spoofed or am i being too worried. I am not familiar with protocols or measures used by routers as I am a home user. Perhaps the router needs to duplicate my mac address and amend it for internet connectivity?
I may have not explained my setup properly and will do so if requested.
I appreciate your help Stackoverflow and apologies for my newbie inquisitions.
Regards
