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Re: Orbi RBR50 Device Names not Saving

RodanThrelos
Tutor

Orbi RBR50 Device Names not Saving

I'm using the RBR50 through my Verizon Router as an AP and I'm trying to change the device names of my connected devices to know which device is which.  Initially, when I was setting up the first few devices, I changed their names through the iOS app, and they changed (although one or two I had to do more than once for it to stick).  Now I'm attempting to finish with the last few devices and nothing I do makes the name changes stick.

 

I've tried through the app, but as soon as I refresh, the name and icons revert back to what they started with.  I attempted to use the browser client (both with Chrome and Edge), and I had the same problem.  In fact, almost none of my changes through the web client made any difference.  I have tried rebooting the Orbi router, to no avail.  There seems to be no corellation between the devices; they range between iPods to Computers to game consoles, both connected to the Base and to the Satellite.

 

I'm pulling my hair out!

Model: RBR50|Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Router
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FURRYe38
Guru

Re: Orbi RBR50 Device Names not Saving

I can confirm this as well with v38. Device appear and are correctly icon'd. However after editing about three items the UI seems to stop accepting changes. Using Opera on OSX 10.14.6

@Blanca_O 

@Christian_R 

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JVRiley
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Re: Orbi RBR50 Device Names not Saving

The latest FW update (v2.5.0.38) re-introduced this bug, if that's the firmware you're running.  Sometimes name/icon changes work, other times they don't; sometimes names and icons randomly change between Orbi reboots.  More than annoying for OCD-me.

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RodanThrelos
Tutor

Re: Orbi RBR50 Device Names not Saving

Yes, also using Firmware version V2.5.0.38.

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Rshotok
Aspirant

Re: Orbi RBR50 Device Names not Saving

This is driving me crazy, as I have the same problem.

Model: A6100|WiFi USB Mini Adapter, RBR50|Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Router
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FURRYe38
Guru

Re: Orbi RBR50 Device Names not Saving

Please contact NG and let them know about this:

https://www.netgear.com/mynetgear/registration/login.aspx

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Hixz
Guide

Re: Orbi RBR50 Device Names not Saving

Same issue with this fw .38....

 

Can't save device names and wiped out most of my custom names.

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FURRYe38
Guru

Re: Orbi RBR50 Device Names not Saving

Please contact NG and let them know about this:

https://www.netgear.com/mynetgear/registration/login.aspx


@Hixz wrote:

Same issue with this fw .38....

 

Can't save device names and wiped out most of my custom names.


 

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FURRYe38
Guru

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Blanca_O
NETGEAR Moderator

Re: Orbi RBR50 Device Names not Saving

Hi, All, 

 

Let me check on this. I will get back to you for any updates.

 

Regards, 
Blanca 
Community Team

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LSStream
Guide

Re: Orbi RBR50 Device Names not Saving

Same problem

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singhravik
Guide

Re: Orbi RBR50 Device Names not Saving

Any comment on the satellites dropping wifi connectivity to base? is wifi stanility better on this 2.5.0.38??
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LSStream
Guide

Re: Orbi RBR50 Device Names not Saving

I have not noticed any change in stability, although I have not really had any issues with satellites losing connectivity to the base in either wireless or wired backhaul configurations.

 

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FURRYe38
Guru

Re: Orbi RBR50 Device Names not Saving

Please make  new post in regards to your RBS now working well and we'll help you out there as this thread is unrelated to your problem. 


@singhravik wrote:
Any comment on the satellites dropping wifi connectivity to base? is wifi stanility better on this 2.5.0.38??

 

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schornstadt
Tutor

Re: Orbi RBR50 Device Names not Saving

Same issue here.

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FURRYe38
Guru

Re: Orbi RBR50 Device Names not Saving

NG is aware of this. You'll have to wait until NG fixes this. 


@schornstadt wrote:

Same issue here.


 

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JMU1998
Luminary

Re: Orbi RBR50 Device Names not Saving

Same issue icons incorrect will not accept changes to icons or names.

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FURRYe38
Guru

Re: Orbi RBR50 Device Names not Saving

NG is aware of this. You'll have to wait until NG fixes this. 


@JMU1998 wrote:

Same issue icons incorrect will not accept changes to icons or names.


 

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Re: Orbi RBR50 Device Names not Saving

Another company where the community has to be their QA team....

Model: RBR50|Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Router
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Tizmasel
Initiate

Re: Orbi RBR50 Device Names not Saving

Same problem here. I updated today then realised something was wrong. Subsequently found this thread. There's clearly a significant bug in this update so why wasn't it pulled earlier?

Model: RBR50|Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Router
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Retired_Member
Not applicable

Re: Orbi RBR50 Device Names not Saving


@Tizmasel wrote:

Same problem here. I updated today then realised something was wrong. Subsequently found this thread. There's clearly a significant bug in this update so why wasn't it pulled earlier?


A better question...why did you upgrade?

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Retired_Member
Not applicable

Re: Orbi RBR50 Device Names not Saving


@FURRYe38 wrote:

NG is aware of this. You'll have to wait until NG fixes this. 


@JMU1998 wrote:

Same issue icons incorrect will not accept changes to icons or names.


 


Not necessarily....can you spell 'REVERT'

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Tizmasel
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Re: Orbi RBR50 Device Names not Saving

Sorry @Retired_Member, that's not a better question. It's a pointless question.

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Retired_Member
Not applicable

Re: Orbi RBR50 Device Names not Saving


@Tizmasel wrote:

Sorry @Retired_Member, that's not a better question. It's a pointless question.


Truth hurts

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FURRYe38
Guru

Re: Orbi RBR50 Device Names not Saving

THe naming of devcies is confirmed and known and NG is aware of it. The impact of naming devices is really not a show stopper and more of an inconveience to users. Doesn't really impact operation or cause the system to fail, thus no reason to pull it. 

 

Users will need to be patient, I presume the next FW update will have a fix. 


@Tizmasel wrote:

Same problem here. I updated today then realised something was wrong. Subsequently found this thread. There's clearly a significant bug in this update so why wasn't it pulled earlier?


 

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