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OS6 now works on x86 Legacy WARNING: NO NTGR SUPPORT!
Update: It is now unofficially possible using NTGR images to update legacy hardware to os6.X
See Post #3, for directions to install 6.2.1 on x86 Ultra and Pro Models. (ARM NOT SUPPORTED by this OS)
Be forewarned, this requires a SYSTEM WIPE and likely voids any warranty support from NTGR
Supported so far: pro 2/4/6, ultra 2/4/6, old pro / Pioneer Pro, 2100v2
Not Supported: NVX and 2100v1
Thanks go out to "HomeBrew Anonymous" for making this possible.
Update 2: A firmware image to downgrade back to 4.2.26 is now available. See this thread. While this downgrade should get you a working system again on the supported firmware, be forewarned this requires a SYSTEM WIPE and NetGear also does not provide support for this downgrade. If you have issues seek help on these forums.
Original Post/Gripes
I have been reading these forums since Monday's announcement and there has been a resounding "ooof" regarding the fact the Ultras and Pros are unsupported for future OS improvements.
To clear the air: it would appear Netgear will never support os6 on past hardware. I have almost come to grips with this, and at least they have been open and honest with their forward direction and aren't stringing us along. viewtopic.php?f=138&t=70131
The upside is our devices still work and are mostly stable and eventually we can upgrade to a new shell that has os6 support, but in the meantime our $500-1000 investment is unable to take advantage of modern features we all desire.
I don't think I can add a poll here at RN forums, but I would like to garner support for a 100% unsupported home brew of the os6 on Pro6 units.
If we get enough support perhaps a talented member(s) here would help release a homebrew of sorts.
The 3 main caveats are:
1. Netgear will never be held responsible/your warranty is void
2. A format is required (new FS and OS)
3. Data loss is highly possible
If you are still interested please post a reply to this thread.
mdgm and I have decided that its time to lock this thread. So please do post any new OS6 on Legacy issues on their own threads.
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- I can try, but my previous Pro2 worked flawlessly with mtu 9000 with the same router for over a year...
brgds
Royan - Hi,
I have some Ultra 6 RNDU6000 (atom D510 1,66Mhz) and I decided to upgrade one to OS6.0.4.
My Ultra 6 run with OS6 since a couple of days. OS6 works fine and quickly on legacy NAS, but I have issues on loud fan and temperatures.
I tried to install lm-sensors, had an issue with it87 & coretemp in sensors-detect command, used modprobe to load drivers, created xxx.conf in /etc/sensors.d
... but nothing ....
... fan run always at 1785 rpm and temperatures are bad !!!
Here is result of sensors command :
coretemp-isa-0000
Adapter: ISA adapter
Core1: +41.0°C (high = +80.0°C, crit = +100.0°C)
Core2: +41.0°C (high = +80.0°C, crit = +100.0°C)
it8721-isa-0a10
Adapter: ISA adapter
V+12: +12.19 V (min = +12.24 V, max = +12.24 V) ALARM
V5_0: +5.00 V (min = +5.14 V, max = +5.14 V) ALARM
V3.3: +3.28 V (min = +4.69 V, max = +5.04 V) ALARM
NC: +0.00 V (min = +0.00 V, max = +0.00 V) ALARM
VCOR: +0.97 V (min = +0.00 V, max = +0.00 V) ALARM
VDIMM: +1.81 V (min = +0.94 V, max = +1.09 V) ALARM
V-12: -12.10 V (min = +7.74 V, max = +7.74 V) ALARM
3VSB: +3.24 V (min = +6.12 V, max = +6.12 V) ALARM
VBat: +3.31 V
fan1: 0 RPM (min = 900 RPM) ALARM
fan2: 0 RPM (min = 900 RPM) ALARM
fan3: 1785 RPM (min = 54 RPM)
Temp1: +0.0°C (low = +0.0°C, high = +80.0°C) sensor = thermistor
Temp: +0.1°C (low = +0.0°C, high = +80.0°C) sensor = thermal diode
temp3: +0.1°C (low = +59.0°C, high = +125.0°C) sensor = thermal diode
cpu0_vid: +2.050 V
and GUI panel reports fans at 5355 rpm, aux & system at 40°C and cpu at 43°C
I need your help !!! any idea ?
Best regards - If you do this, does the fan speed lower?
echo 50 > /sys/devices/platform/it87.2576/pwm1
Note that is from an Ultra4, Ultra6 hardware address may differ slightly. The PWM values are 0-255 (min to max). 50 would put it around 1500rpm, 200 would be around 4500rpm. That is just a one time setting, it won't adjust on high temps, so set it to 200+ at least if you walk away for awhile, to be safe. A script can be created to monitor temp and adjust the fans on these unsupported systems. - Thanks chirpa.
On Ultra6, the PWM will be change in pwm3 file. Default on OS6 is 125, I look on an other Ultra6 running 4.2.22 and I set it to 40. Fan rpm is now 928 rpm. - If you have a 4.2.xx system, you can find the temp/fan paths via /ramfs/enclosure.cfg.
- Something went wrong for me when i tried installing OS6 on my Ultra 2, i can get into the webgui but it does not work, i get lost connection all the time and cant do anything, i have tried the usb recovery but cant get that to work either, seams like i broke my Ultra 2 :(
I guess im doing something wrong with the usb recovery, the instructions how to do it is not that good :/ christerj77 wrote: ...
I guess im doing something wrong with the usb recovery, ...
Hi,
maybe you could tell us the stepy you do for usb recovery...
brgds,
Martin- I tried to follow this guide
http://home.bott.ca/webserver/?p=166 maboehme wrote: Royan wrote: Hi.
As I mentioned earlier, my PRO 2 gets disconnected from the network a lot.
Hi,
did you try a diffrent Maximum Transmission Unit? Sometimes mtu 9000 (the maximum afaik) makes proplems with diffrent hardware... give it a try und share your expirience please! :D
Best regards,
Martin
Hi Martin.
I set mtu back to it's default setting of 1500, but no change.
I had three more drops today. So it wasn't the mtu setting that did it.
But still, thanks for a good idea to try.
brgds
Royanchristerj77 wrote: Something went wrong for me when i tried installing OS6 on my Ultra 2, i can get into the webgui but it does not work, i get lost connection all the time and cant do anything
Did you clear your web browser cache (e.g. Temporary Internet Files in Internet Explorer), close your web browser and reopen the Dashboard?
Also did you do a factory default (wipes all data, settings, everything) which is a required part of the upgrade procedure to the new OS? The Prep add-on if installed before the firmware update to the new OS should force a factory default automatically.
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