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i58_Jess
Aspirant
Feb 13, 2023

Select ethernet name on an R7900P Router

When I connect an ethernet cable to this router, it defaults to Netgear93; can I select a different name?  If so, how? 
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michaelkenward
Guru - Experienced User
Feb 13, 2023
i58_Jess wrote:

When I connect an ethernet cable to this router, it defaults to Netgear93; can I select a different name?  If so, how? 

Try this, go into the router and change its name.

 

In the browser's graphical user interface (GUI):

 

  • Advanced
  • Setup
  • LAN Setup
  • Edit the name

Visit the support pages:

Support | NETGEAR

Feed in your model number and check the documentation for your hardware.

Check the section in the manual Change the Router’s Device Name