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Feb 05, 2026

Has anyone succesfully updated RNONS6(.10.9) the kernel 4.4.218 to above 4.10 and higher?

Hi, question is simple. I am using RNOS 6.10.9 or 6.10.10 (prefer prelast tuned up version). Has anyone been able and succesfully updated LINUX kernel headers itself at least to 4.10 version and above while keeping ReadyNAS OS installed?

 

I've managed to recompile 4.4.218.x86_64.1. kernel (the available latest linux headers) from public netgear GPL source files for ReadyNAS OS6(.10.9) - package (ReadyNASOS_V6.10.9_WW_src.zip)

 

and there it ends. This allowed me to use 2,5gbit usb-rj45 stick and its driver to improve network transfer speed. But to utilize and use full 5gbit or 10gbit network using rj45 and lan network cable, it requires 4.10 as minimum kernel version at least.

 

Three topics reffering to very same inquiry (i mean updating from 4.4.218.x86_64.1.)

https://community.netgear.com/discussions/readynas-use/6-6-0-source-for-kernel-compile/1181799

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NetgearReadyNAS/posts/24065097959771682/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NetgearReadyNAS/posts/9968858536488861/

 

Below the line.. i have downloaded original Debian Linux 4.10 (whole genuine package), containing even kernel headers of this version (x86), but i was unable to compile it, fully, getting stuck on LILO or GRUB steps, and linux image update problem, i cant solve.

 

(topic regarding 2,5gbit network usb-rj45 adapter usage connected to usb3 port)

https://community.netgear.com/discussions/readynas-general/2-5gbe-usb-lan/2455947

 

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