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C6300v2 – AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router From laptop, login to router, I changed each connected device(s) name from unknown to - example - laptop, cell, printer When viewing from Nighthawk ap...
Jantizzy wrote:Yes, I know, already did all that - Which you did not share in any way shape or form.
Doesn't address the original question as to why the nighthawk mobile app makes changes to - the already successful re-naming of connected devices, thru (browser) genie software of the modem/router - that has remained in place for years.
Not clear in your original post.
Nighthawk app does not give you the option to edit device list, but automatically changes it back to unknown, which negates ease of administration since neither name or IP address is easily viewable, having to click the details of each connection to see IP address.
Attempting to configure or troubleshoot a router or modem or combination device with a mobile application is folly at best. Definitely a work in progress by Netgear.
So I guess your answer is really . . you don't know and more than likely it is a glitch in the app that needs to be addressed.
Less likely a glitch and more likely a limitation of the application relative to an older design modem/router.
Oh No ! there it is again . . . . .