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jh20001
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Jan 24, 2018
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R8900 - Ever since last firmware, can't rename devices in connected device screen

Ever since the firmware update that went out within the last week, it won't allow renaming of devices anymore. 
In admin screen --> Attached Devices --> (click on any device icon) --> (enter a new name and hit apply) == the following....

 

400 Bad Request

This server does not support the operation requested by your client.

 

This happens for any device attempted. 

  • The solution was the (now) latest firmware that was released: V1.0.3.6

     

    Upon updating, the router hasn't done anything out of the normal within the interface since. A big congrats and thanks to Netgear for staying on top of their product! 

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      jh20001
      Tutor

      They most likely are related to the same bug, if I had to guess.

       

      Also, for the record: Router Firmware Version == V1.0.2.52

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        jh20001
        Tutor

        The solution was the (now) latest firmware that was released: V1.0.3.6

         

        Upon updating, the router hasn't done anything out of the normal within the interface since. A big congrats and thanks to Netgear for staying on top of their product!