# SoftwareSerial Bug?

**URL:** <https://forum.arduino.cc/t/softwareserial-bug/870800>\
**Category:** Libraries\
**Created:** [June 5, 2021, 6:12am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/softwareserial-bug/870800 "2021-06-05T06:12:47Z")\
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**Author:** ![StefanL38](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/stefanl38/32/713548_2.png) [@StefanL38](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/StefanL38)\
**Post date:** [June 5, 2021, 7:11am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/softwareserial-bug/870800/5 "2021-06-05T07:11:02Z")

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You are working on an informatic project and what is needed most in informatic projects is informtation:

software-serial works only reliable on rather slow baudrates on atmel chips  
your codes says

Atmega 328P on breadboard

- what frequency?

- What oscillator?

- Can you give some hints where in your code you are sending the mac-adresses?

The more informational details you provide the faster you will receive help  
That is the reason why this is important to read

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best regards Stefan

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