NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
Solved
How do I stop an automatic firmware update on boot for ReadyNAS 516?
I am presently running OS 6.6.1 on a ReadyNAS 516. I receive a message when I connect to the web portal that 6.8.1 has been downloaded to my ReadyNAS and will be installed (update my machine) on boo...
doubleos wrote:
Does anyone know to which Debian 6.8.1 is equivalent?
We're using Debian Jessie.
If you're comfortable with SSH you can remove the firmware update download from the backend# cat /etc/.flash_update
Will tell you where the downloaded firmware is. You could remove that file and remove /etc/.flash_update file
# rm /etc/.flash_update
This will stop the update from being installed on the next boot.
As Marty_M said we don't automatically update the firmware. There's always a popup that has to be agreed to before it's downloaded. I have several ReadyNAS including multiple 516 units and have always ahd to confirm I want to install an upgrade before downloading it.
I have accidently pressed the button to download an update because it appeared over something else that I was intending to click. I suspect the same happened to you. But you have been given instructions on how to keep the update from being installed. Just remember in the future that every time you load the admin page or re-load it using your browser's refresh button the pop-up will appear and wait for it before you try to do anything else.
ok, Marty_M, mdgm and Sandshark, thank you for your help on stopping the upgrade. I guess I'll have to accept Sandshark's explanation that I accidentally accepted. But yes, mdgm, I am comfortable with ssh and thank you again for enabling Vt-x for me previously.
Lewis
Block update.readynas.com on your router and you're good.
NETGEAR Academy
Boost your skills with the Netgear Academy - Get trained, certified and stay ahead with the latest Netgear technology!
Join Us!
