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Orbi Firmware Update 2.5.0.38
Does anyone have any details on this new firmware upgrade?
Release Notes:
[Bug Fix] Fixes issues with the Apple HomeKit connectivity.
[Bug Fix] Fixes the wireless crash and reboot issue when the router is under stress.
[Bug Fix] Fixes the WiFi disconnection and IOT issue.
[Bug Fix] Fixes the guest isolation issue for multicast and broadcast traffic between the main host and guest.
[Bug Fix] Fixes the Ethernet backhaul boot-sequence issue.
[Bug Fix] Updates the OpenVPN certificate from MD5 to SHA-256.
[New Features and Enhancements] Enhances the device recognition mechanism of the attached devices list.
[Bug Fixes] Fixes the compatibility issue with Sonos devices.
I have been looking at the posts about the firmware update 2.5.0.38 that breaks the ability to name devices. I see some saying this is only a feature that doesn't affect usability. The reason I purchased this router is for this feature. So I could spend the time naming my devices, which allows me to see if there are devices on my network that I am unaware of. Also so I can control my kids devices by turning off the internet for thier devices when needed. Now all that work is gone!! And the purpose for purchasing this router is gone as well!! I cannot tell what devices are my kids because the names of the devices are cryptic at best. Is an update being worked on for this? The fact that I will have to spend time renaming all my devices again isn't something I want to spend my time on either.
Tinkman65 wrote:I have been looking at the posts about the firmware update 2.5.0.38 that breaks the ability to name devices. I see some saying this is only a feature that doesn't affect usability. The reason I purchased this router is for this feature. So I could spend the time naming my devices, which allows me to see if there are devices on my network that I am unaware of. Also so I can control my kids devices by turning off the internet for thier devices when needed. Now all that work is gone!! And the purpose for purchasing this router is gone as well!! I cannot tell what devices are my kids because the names of the devices are cryptic at best. Is an update being worked on for this? The fact that I will have to spend time renaming all my devices again isn't something I want to spend my time on either.
Relax....those that are faced with your problem feel you pain. IF you can get by, I would wait things out. NG has screwed things up in the past and they somehow manage to put things back in order.