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Unable to rename attached device name
After router update (v1.0.9.34_10.2.36), it is not possible to rename attached devices and its type (mobile, computer, etc) in the administration tab. In some cases, when I select a device in the att...
They fix it on versio V1.0.9.58_10.2.58!!!!
Shadowsports, you will only be able to change the attached device type if QoS is set as ON (Advanced > Setup > QoS > Enable QoS) on your router. Then, you can establish data transmission priorities by setting the device type and its priority as shown in the picture below:
I am bumping this insteading of creating a new thread since it isn't too old.
I am having this same problem. Even when I change the names, they revert back and do not apply. This never happened before .34. Is this some how related to the changes made to Dynamic QOS?
Even when I change the names in the Nighthawk app, the names and device types revert back and do not apply.
I just updated to V1.0.9.42_10.2.44 on my R7000 and it's still doing the same thing.
Did all of the normal. Hard and factory resets. Tried renaming devices from computer (safari), NetGeini app, Nighthawk app... all same same.
Step1: What QOS is showing on Router
Step2: What shows in the QOS screen when editing information. This is a Windows PC:
Step 3: What Shows after editing the information:Step 4: What happens when QOS screen is refreshed:
It reverts back and lists my PC as low priority while I am running MMO in backgroud. Gaming packets should have high precedence.
That is exactly what is happening with my router! Is there any way we can report it? It is so frustrating!
I hope they fix it as soon as possible.