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StreetHawk
Dec 30, 2022Guide
MR80 / MS80 - Can't rename satellites
Hello! I've got a setup consisting of an MR80 router and two MS80 satellites. All devices are updated to firmware V1.1.7.12. The satellites are currently named Satellite-1 and Satellite-2... defaults...
FURRYe38
Jan 03, 2023Guru - Experienced User
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FURRYe38
Jan 03, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Just took a look at my MK63 system and I see that I changed the MS names to a custom name, just added a dash and DR for Dining Room and BM for Basement. I did this when I added IP address reservations to the MR for the MS:
The name also is seen in the NH app as well:
So I presume changing the names when you add an IP address reservation for the MS will work for naming them. Should work like this on the 80 series too.
- StreetHawkJan 04, 2023Guide
Hmm, doesn't work for me. The only place my names show up is in the list of IP reservations.
- FURRYe38Jan 04, 2023Guru - Experienced User
You on newer version of FW?
- StreetHawkJan 05, 2023Guide
V1.1.7.12, latest AFAIK.