2 mac addresses broadcasting in an AP

Question

why does the access point broadcast 2 mac addresses? what appears in my WiFi analyzer is a different mac address

unknown · Answer

If you have a dual band android device install WiFi Analyser and you can select the band to view. If you have a dual band windows machine try installing Acrylic WiFi

Alternatively, if you have a controlled environment then go to the AP management screen of the AP and you should see the BBS-ID's listed with the relevant radio.

unknown · Answer

i think the 2.4Ghz band is now broadcasting the mac address, how can i check the 5Ghz band and verify if they broadcast different mac?

unknown · Answer

They are BSS-ID's and as Allyson states the AP will broadcast one per WLAN per radio.