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Dawgsfan7
Dec 01, 2018Initiate
App won’t let me save device names
So for a while now my Netgear app won’t let me save custom names to devices. It used to save them fine and one day it stopped working. It’ll change the name then when I save and refresh the network m...
tbassngal
Sep 07, 2019Initiate
We have had so many problems with this router, I am also seriously considering a brand switch. One other major concern of not being able to hold device edits/name changes, is the fact that the useless device names give you no insight if someone has connected to your router that shouldn't be. Apparently firewalls are no longer effective, we now need to purchase additional subscriptions to keep our data/network secure. Super ticked that consumers continue to allow these manufacturers to provide a mediocre product and as a result extended warranties, and subscription services to have efficient and easy parental protections along with data security are the norm. And we pay it - likely for no good cause as corporations are continuously open to data breach. These companies should be including these service in the sale of the product, not as an extra! Sorry for the rant... as you can tell, I too am fed up with these Netgear issues.
- Retired_MemberOct 25, 2019
I have spent 2 days trying to set this pile of **bleep**e up. It loses all device names after a log out of the interface or a reboot. I bought it to replace my Virgin Hub 3.0 as a router (which it turns out works better). GARBAGE PRODUCT. I do actually know my stuff having worked in IT for years. This will be returned for a refund - LOOK on the internet - there are hundreds of people complaining about this product. Wish i did my research a bit better. DO NOT BUY!