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deepspace9
Aspirant
Apr 06, 2017
Solved

Unable to change all network names for my tri-band router

It started out with three default network names:   NETGEAR95 NETGEAR95-5G-1 NETGEAR95-5G-2   The NETGEAR95 is for the 2.4.  No matter what I do, there is no way for me to modify the name of NET...
default
netgear
NETGEAR-5G-1
network name
SSID
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  • deepspace9's avatar
    deepspace9
    Apr 17, 2017

    The web interface had it.  Thank you.  I no longer need assistance.

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michaelkenward
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 06, 2017

You could try the web interface. The genies aren't always the best ways to manage a device.

 

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    deepspace9
    Aspirant
    Apr 06, 2017

    I tried the web interface, routerlogin.net, as well.

    • JamesGL's avatar
      JamesGL
      Master
      Apr 13, 2017

      Hi deepspace9,

       

      You should be able to change the name using the web UI. 

       

      If you are getting issues with it, please post the screenshot here.

      • JamesGL's avatar
        JamesGL
        Master
        Apr 17, 2017

        Hi deepspace9,


        We’d greatly appreciate hearing your feedback letting us know if you need further assistance.