vmware / vmware/photon

Duplicate Mac address with RPI image

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Description

I'm running into a weird issue when I build out a few RPIs using the latest 4.0 download on the same switch. I'm seeing that they are all using the same mac address. Has anyone run into this before?

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by reproducing the issue with multiple RPIs using the latest 4.0 image on the same switch, then trace how the image initializes network identity. Done means each device reports a distinct MAC address and the reproduction no longer shows duplicates.

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Assessment

Tech stack
raspberry-pi
Domain
networking
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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