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jtcommunity
Aug 29, 2019Star
Cannot update device names/types
My system consists of 1 RBR50 and two RBS50 satellites running in AP mode behind a router with DHCP server. Ever since I performed the firmware update to 2.3.5.30 (although I'm not 100% sure if it's...
kalyson
Jan 26, 2020Aspirant
I am on firmware version V1.4.1.42_1.3.4 and upgraded from .30. This exact problem showed up after the upgrade.
So apparently Netgear has STILL not been able to fix this problem.
Pathetic. Looking at other router manufacturers now.
- FURRYe38Jan 27, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Um, your way behind on FW. v2.5.1.8 has solved the device naming issue. Please manually download it and apply to your RBS first then RBR lastly. Factory reset the system and setup from scratch. Then name your devices. It works.
kalyson wrote:I am on firmware version V1.4.1.42_1.3.4 and upgraded from .30. This exact problem showed up after the upgrade.
So apparently Netgear has STILL not been able to fix this problem.
Pathetic. Looking at other router manufacturers now.