Virtual AP Mac address... use same ones?

RouterOS Beginner Basics
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Hi,

I have a script for hAP ac2 that has wifi settings. I notice that when I create a virtual AP it creates a random (I think) MAC address for it. I realize this a requirement.

When I export that config and want to use it in another hAP - can I use the same MAC the original one generated? It has the same MAC as is used in the original hAP.

It imports that just fine - just seems strange to see a MAC address in a script to apply to a new router.

Hope that makes sense - thanks in advance.

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Theoretically you can safely apply MAC address exported from old device. The only limitation is that another wireless device with same MAC address should not exist in the neighbourhood. So if the original device was permanently switched off, you’re good to (re)use the same MAC.