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NETGEAR Genie App: Changing Device Name & Type
I have entered the wrong network device name and type for my iPhone as it appears on the Mobile Genie network map. I can't change them while my phone is active. I don't see any edit capability. I ...
A long press on the device icon didn't do anything.
Hi dluhop,
Editing the name for iOS devices cannot be done through the NETGEAR Genie. It recognizes the name that you have created for it through the device itself. You may modify it by going to Settings > General > About > Name.
Regards,
Dexter
Community Team
Dexter, you have solved the problem - case closed. Thank you!