WCS & AP: AP name keeps resetting to mac

Hi,
I just installed an AP in WCS. When I goto the properties of that AP, i am able to change the name just fine but 2-3 minutes later the name resets back to the mac address of the AP.
I tried changing the name thru WCS and the Controller.
Any ideas appreciated.

Hi,
I am having the same issue with one of my WAP's.
It has been deployed for just over 2 weeks now and was fine until this weekend. Saturday evening and now this morning it has changed its name from what I have supplied through the WLC back to the MAC based name.
WLC5508
3502i AP
code 7.0.98.0
Running in HREAP mode.
I have some 16 AP all running off this controller and so far this is the only AP that appears to be having this weird issue.
I do 95% of my configuration through the gui of the WLC and the other 5% through the gui of WCS.
The name giving was done through the WLC.
Any help would be appreciated.
I have also openned a case with the TAC 618060639
Thanks !

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