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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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- Ouah you are fast.
What it will change for me if I now install your addon? Is there some cups properties directly accessible from the interface then?
Would it be possible to make an addon for Crashplan and Google Cloud Print?
Thanks for your contribution to the RDN community. - I also add pdf support in 1.0.1 version :) you will be able to start stop cups from interface and have abutton to launch it from frontview
- Great work.
Did you check that Airprint was also working with the addon? - it works from my iphone 5s in 7.1
- What is the recommended way to install your addon as .deb ?
- from gui using the uplaod menu under apps
MattyShack wrote: Genie Apps don't always seem to install properly and some should be free due to opensource code.
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### Editor: Matty Shack
### Document Version: 1.0.0
### Publication Date: 24-November-2013
### OS: 6.1.4 (tested with ReadyNAS Pro 6)
### PURPOSE: Provide instructions to install UseNET Apps onto the ReadyNAS x86 running OS 6.1.4
### All installed apps will be registered to display as a standard app
This Guide will help you Install:
Python [2.7.3]
Php5 [5.4.20]
phpMyAdmin [4.0.9]
Plex Media Server [0.9.8.10.215-020456b]
SABnzbd
SickBeard
CouchPotato Server v1
CouchPotato Server v2
HeadPhones
Maraschino
OwnCloud (Uses GIT ~ PHP source and not deb files -> this means no dependency conflicts during install)
SpotWeb
PyTiVo
Guide can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1y_OP ... sp=sharing
Hope this helps.
Seems like a great guide Matty Shack! Many thanks, I will use it after the required factory reset for 6.1.5.mdgm wrote: audiokaas wrote:
I forgot to update the bios, can I use the old addon or do i revert and use the add-on
You don't need to downgrade.
# apt-get update && apt-get install dmidecode && apt-get install flashrom
Download the add-on and extract the contents of it, extract the contents of the files.tgz then run the flashrom command mentioned in the install.sh script (modifying it to point to the path where you put the ROM.
Hi, I have a an RNDP6350 upgraded to OS6 and I forgot to update the bios (thinking the Raidiator update would have done it automatically)
bios_ver.log is saying i have "product_version=10/03/2008 FLAME6-MB V1.6" so I assume I need an update.
Will you guide me what I need to do and where to get the files from?
Thanks- Just started reading this incredible thread.
1. Is the effort worth it?
2. Is it low risk in terms of data loss risk?
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