IMac renumbering since using time machine

Since i have started using Time Machine i have been getting this message on a semi regular basis.
This computer’s local hostname “-My-iMac.local” is already in use on this network. The name has been changed to “My-iMac-2.local”.
At one statge it got upto 5 before i reset it back in system preferences, sharing, computer name, edit.
I do not want to keep reseitting it and really I have no idea what it is doing or why nor am I aware of what impact its having om my use of my apple products.
Whats happening and how do i stop / correct it.
Thanks.
G

This usually happens because you're connected to the same network with both Ethernet and Wi-Fi. Use one or the other.

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