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Cannot rename devices on Nighthawk APP or using mywifiext EAX20
I have devices with no names and no way to edit them. I have done this in the past, but currently I cannot find a way to do this. There is no option to edit, either in the Nighthawk APP or logging in...
michaelkenward wrote:You don't say if it is iOS or Android.
iOS
There is the hidden "Edit" button in the Network Map. Drill down to the device you want to manage and look for the button next to the device icon.
I have no button anywhere when browsing the extenders in iOS or on the web interface. Do you have a screen shot of a hidden button? Note unknown is my Rachio, which Orbi does a somewhat better job of naming, but at least I can organize it if it doesn't.
I guess that's a consequence of mixing two systems.
Agree with this however I have tried running 4 Orbi's (750s) and they start causing issues because they are too close and NETGEAR recommended it was "congested". My house is about 2500sq feet, however it was originally electric heat so every wall is fully insulated (interior/exterior). With the 960's it's not economical for me to spend $600 on a satellite so my Rachio in the garage can have a connection either.
My setup is I have a 960 middle of house first floor. I have a basement left extender (it's an addition so the signal died quick from the 960 because its through a concrete wall) but too close to the Orbi to run another satellite (per netgear). My other one is in the garage because I have 3 items "just enough" out of range that they connect/disconnect all the time. My 2nd satellite is in a shed outback via backhaul. It's about 150' away but gives my entire backyard wifi. Note, prior to this configuration I had 4 750s setup all the same locations for the most part.
This is for an AP in the NIghthawk app.
Then:
- Yes, I can rename my extender, however I can not rename the devices attached to the extender.
donalcombright wrote:
Yes, I can rename my extender, however I can not rename the devices attached to the extender.
Can you see the devices on the router?
What about renaming them there?
Did you ever tell us what that router is? I can't find anything that features as an "Orbi 960" or 750. RBK753?
Any device connected to the extender or an Access Point relies on the router to manage most stuff.
As suggested before, try sorting that out first.
It is some time since I used an Orbi device, but a Netgear router certainly works like that.
You jumped into the middle of a conversation started by dtaft . You should have started with your own message. But the same unanswered question applies to both of you
.... what modem/gateway/ONT sits between the router and the Internet?
That question was in the message just before your first post. What is the answer?
Just another user with time on their hands.
michaelkenward wrote:
donalcombright wrote:
Yes, I can rename my extender, however I can not rename the devices attached to the extender.Can you see the devices on the router?
No. If it is connected to the Extender (EAX15 times 2 of them) it doesn't show in my router (RBRE960/RBSE960, Orbi 960)
What about renaming them there?
I can't rename them on the router because they don't show. For the few devices that initially showed on the router because they were close enough I did name them but the Extender doesn't take that name.
Did you ever tell us what that router is? I can't find anything that features as an "Orbi 960" or 750. RBK753?
Orbi RBRE960/RBSE960
Any device connected to the extender or an Access Point relies on the router to manage most stuff.
I agree, which is weird to me that it doesn't show.
As suggested before, try sorting that out first.
How can I sort it out, they don't show?
It is some time since I used an Orbi device, but a Netgear router certainly works like that.
Apparently Orbi's don't unless its a setting on the Extender or the Orbi?
You jumped into the middle of a conversation started by dtaft . You should have started with your own message. But the same unanswered question applies to both of you
I didn't start a new thread because it's the same problem and threads get bumped to the top if they get activity. So if the issue is resolvable its better than having to find 2 threads in the future 🙂
.... what modem/gateway/ONT sits between the router and the Internet?
I have a FiOS ONT hooked up via CAT6 to my router. Not sure that impacts this since no other gateway is impacting but happy to provide the full setup. I also have an unmanaged switch however that has 0 impact as I only hooked that up today.
That question was in the message just before your first post. What is the answer?