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Firmware v2.5.1
New version available. Based on the description, doesn’t seem worth the disruption. New Version: V2.5.1.8 Release Notes: [Bug Fix] Fixes JP/AU/CA region can't firmware update issue. [Bug Fix] F...
tomschmidt wrote:Blanca_O, the release notes make no mention of fixing the device naming bug introduced by v2.5.0.38 firmware. Does v2.5.1.8 fix the device naming bug of v2.5.0.x? Users including myself do not want to waste hours of our time beta testing the v2.5.1.8 firmware unless we know that the v2.5.0.x bugs were corrected.
Blanca_O wrote:Hi, All,
RBR50/RBS50 firmware version 2.5.1.8 is now available on our support site. Please see release notes and download link:
https://kb.netgear.com/000061530/RBR50-RBS50-Firmware-Version-2-5-1-8
Regards,
Blanca
Community Team
tomschmidt wrote:Blanca_O, the release notes make no mention of fixing the device naming bug introduced by v2.5.0.38 firmware. Does v2.5.1.8 fix the device naming bug of v2.5.0.x? Users including myself do not want to waste hours of our time beta testing the v2.5.1.8 firmware unless we know that the v2.5.0.x bugs were corrected.
Blanca_O wrote:Hi, All,
RBR50/RBS50 firmware version 2.5.1.8 is now available on our support site. Please see release notes and download link:
https://kb.netgear.com/000061530/RBR50-RBS50-Firmware-Version-2-5-1-8
Regards,
Blanca
Community Team
Couldn't possibly comment on yours or indeed others particular setups and configurations, all I can say is that in my particular case it has resulted in a massive improvement in the ability to rename / change device icons along with no stability issues and improved overall performance.
I can confirm as well, after manually downloading the FW v2.5.1.8 files and applying them manually via web browser, no factory reset. changing device names is now working and sticking.
Be aware that NG has changed from using specific Icons, i.e. apple and android and IoT sepecific icons to more generic Icons. So ALL apple and android phones will get a generic Smart Phone icon. Same goes for pads and desktop or laptops. NG seem to be using a smaller amount of icons for devices regardless of Apple or Android or otherwise.
Device naming now seems fixed. Thank you NG. :smileywink:
