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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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- Just installed 6.1.1 beta on my Pro 2.
It now shows temps and fan speed which I think might be accurate? Though it looks like there still isn't any fan control. The Pro 2 has a fan speed of close to (but under) 2000 RPM, CPU temp of 19 degrees celsius and system temp of 25 degrees celsius. - mdgm ... yes, you are correct .. , but this build looks very promising .. for us :)
only one thing was need from my side, re-configure sensors, because i was get dead fan error message .. my fans was set too low :) - Installed T1826 on my Pro 6:
Network configuration is now fixed but alas no temps and fans for me :-( arnomc wrote: About Dynamic DNS (which i need), I have seen this 4-5 year old post, but would it work on a OS 6 system ?
viewtopic.php?p=110351
Or is there any other solution (linux package ddns?) because RN6 is a modified debian wheezy/sid, like this one for exple :
http://wiki.debian.org/DDNS or http://packages.debian.org/stable/ddns3-client
(please note: I am not familiar with any linux distrib)
Anybody here could give me a hint on this ?
It would be VERY much appreciated
you should see a ddclient under free apps on frontview- If I have an existing Ultra 4 set up with RAIDiator 4.x, is it possible to put a whole new set of drives in (leaving my old ones as they were) to test out 6.x, and then if/when things go wrong just swap the 4.x disks back in and continue running?
Or will doing the firmware update + factory reset alter the built-in flash (or anything else?) that would prevent me from running the set of 4.x drives after having run 6.x on a different set of drives?
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if that's not clear... currently running Ultra 4 with 4.2.23 and 3 drives (A, B, C).. I have spare drives (D, E). I'd like to
- remove A, B, C
- install D, E
- factory reset / upgrade to 6.x / factory reset (as part of the upgrade requirements)
- try out 6.x until something breaks (or i decide to commit to it)
- remove D, E
- put A, B, C back in
- boot back into 4.x as if nothing had ever happened...
This should work, as long as the NAS is powered down when you swap the drives.drfrogsplat wrote: ...
if that's not clear... currently running Ultra 4 with 4.2.23 and 3 drives (A, B, C).. I have spare drives (D, E). I'd like to
- remove A, B, C
- install D, E
- factory reset / upgrade to 6.x / factory reset (as part of the upgrade requirements)
- try out 6.x until something breaks (or i decide to commit to it)
- remove D, E
- put A, B, C back in
- boot back into 4.x as if nothing had ever happened...- I dont' understand if there are advantages to upgrade or only to test it...
i'm very undecided if upgrde my or not...
If you are happy with the features of your pro, than stick with 4.2.24. Netgear will not support you if you switch to OS6.platini76 wrote: I dont' understand if there are advantages to upgrade or only to test it...
i'm very undecided if upgrde my or not...- i'm in italy, netgear don't support me in any case...:(
what I have not understand is about the features... what are the real advantages? which difference in features? - New features such as unlimited snapshots, ability to encrypt volumes etc.
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