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RodanThrelos
Oct 22, 2019Tutor
Orbi RBR50 Device Names not Saving
I'm using the RBR50 through my Verizon Router as an AP and I'm trying to change the device names of my connected devices to know which device is which. Initially, when I was setting up the first few...
kalyson
Jan 26, 2020Aspirant
I am on firmware version V1.4.1.42_1.3.4 and upgraded from .30. This exact problem showed up after the upgrade.
So apparently Netgear has STILL not been able to fix this problem.
Pathetic. Looking at other router manufacturers now.
FURRYe38
Jan 27, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Um, your way behind on FW. v2.5.1.8 has solved the device naming issue. Please manually download it and apply to your RBS first then RBR lastly. Factory reset the system and setup from scratch. Then name your devices. It works.
kalyson wrote:I am on firmware version V1.4.1.42_1.3.4 and upgraded from .30. This exact problem showed up after the upgrade.
So apparently Netgear has STILL not been able to fix this problem.
Pathetic. Looking at other router manufacturers now.
- CrimpOnJan 27, 2020Guru - Experienced User
And, the release notes say that versions prior to 212 have to be upgraded to it first.