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BriantheBoot
Dec 02, 2019Aspirant
Orbi RBR50 unable to change device names
Hello. I have a RBR50. I am unable to change my devices names on my network in the Orbi app and on the Web GUI. Anybody having this issue? I'm close to preforming a factory reset, but I'm looking for...
BriantheBoot
Dec 02, 2019Aspirant
My firmware version is 2.5.0.38
CrimpOn
Dec 02, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Alas, if device naming is important to you, the only solution is to download the 2.3.5.30 release from Netgear support, unzip the router and satellite files, and then do a manual firmware update using the Orbi web interface. So sad.
If you are willing to ignore device names, you may be able to avoid the pain.