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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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- Possibly, in that case, sorry. Of course I have done that. Although, that doesn't remove the nagging screen which leads me to believe that there is a phone home feature for this, too.
- I believe it checks on boot, and when the network cable is connected. At least thats how OS4 works.
On RAIDiator 4.x, FrontView looks for the existence of /ramfs/.registered file (created from the /frontview/bin/check_registration process).
OS6 probably stores it in the readynasd SQlite database somewhere. - When I installed OS 6 I saw this registration notification for few days then after a while it disappeared. After a while it stopped bugging me : I think I once clicked on 'register now' without answering any information. Maybe you could try this.
- It checks if your serial number is registered. If you had registered it previously, either manually on support site, or via Registration button (OS4), it would go away in OS6 also once it does its phone home.
- Thanks for bringing the new OS to my Ultra 2.
Are there any NTGR devs reading here? If so: could they please compile the kernel next time with bridging support? I have one ethernet port short in the corner where my Readynas is standing, so I would like to bridge the two network ports... :D - Skywalker is the best dev in the ReadyNAS team and he has not only read this thread but posted in it too.
Personally I don't think using the ReadyNAS as a switch would be a good idea even if that were possible. The NAS OS is not designed for that purpose. Far better to get a gigabit switch (there are a number of good NetGear ones, I have some 8-bay ones, a 24-port one and a 28-port one), connect that to your existing network and connect the NAS and other network devices to the switch. arnomc wrote: Yes you can upgrade the firmware through a clic inside the webinterface (called Frontview). Even if your Readynas OS 6 is on a legacy (unsupported) hardware.
However, if your NAS is perfectly working for the features you're using and if, in the release notes, you can't find any fix or improvement on something you want use, then it's probably better to wait. Like usual : "If it ain't broken don't try to fix it"
Thanks for this quick answer ! I just wait for more feed back ;)mdgm wrote: Skywalker is the best dev in the ReadyNAS team and he has not only read this thread but posted in it too.
Personally I don't think using the ReadyNAS as a switch would be a good idea even if that were possible. The NAS OS is not designed for that purpose. Far better to get a gigabit switch (there are a number of good NetGear ones, I have some 8-bay ones, a 24-port one and a 28-port one), connect that to your existing network and connect the NAS and other network devices to the switch.
I have plenty of network switches, but for only a printer, it seemed a bit overkill to put in another switch if the NAS has two ethernet ports.
For now I'll place the switch and wait impatient for printer support in OS6. :)StijnS wrote: I have plenty of network switches, but for only a printer, it seemed a bit overkill to put in another switch if the NAS has two ethernet ports.
For now I'll place the switch and wait impatient for printer support in OS6. :)
You could always port forward one to the other with some sort of utility, netcat for example. Typically, only port 9100 has to be forwarded.mangrove wrote: You could always port forward one to the other with some sort of utility, netcat for example. Typically, only port 9100 has to be forwarded.
port 9100 is for PDL printing. for LPD/LPR it's 515...It could be also in CUPS. Depends on your network. You can have a look there : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_TC ... rt_numbers
If you manage to do it successfully, please come back to explain how you did it ;)
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