NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
Solved
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.
1,274 Replies
Replies have been turned off for this discussion
- @mdgm
Never mind. Got them.
Bigbearf Royan wrote: And then I found this gem from Skywalker: Skywalker wrote: This is due to some subtle differences between Pro 2 and RN312 hardware monitoring. We'll try to fix that up in a future release, but you should be able to fix it locally with this command: echo -e 'chip "it8721-isa-0a10"\n compute in1 @*1.787/1.732, @*1.732/1.787' > /etc/sensors.d/overrides.conf
That seems to have fixed it...
Note to self: search better next time :)
Royan
And as soon as I started copying my data back from my USB disk:V5_0 voltage in enclosure 'internal' is out of spec. (4,74V).
Every minute until copying is finished... :?
(or maybe it is only when it's copying larger files, movies etc...)
Royan
Is the enclosure separately powered from the NAS? If so, it is possible that the power adapter for the enclosure is failing or not solidly connected?Royan wrote: And as soon as I started copying my data back from my USB disk: V5_0 voltage in enclosure 'internal' is out of spec. (4,74V).
Every minute until copying is finished...- Little bit off topic but still: Does anyone know what happens to my DVBLink TVSource license if I upgrade to OS6? Does it still work as before?
That is a third-party add-on. The starting question is whether they have an OS6 version. Probably it is best to ask them if they do, and if the same license can be used.workbench82 wrote: Little bit off topic but still: Does anyone know what happens to my DVBLink TVSource license if I upgrade to OS6? Does it still work as before? workbench82 wrote: Little bit off topic but still: Does anyone know what happens to my DVBLink TVSource license if I upgrade to OS6? Does it still work as before?
It is indeed off topic as it's not related to "legacy product upgraded to OS6". With a 30sec google search, I found that there are add-ons for all versions (see the 2 lower link-boxes)
http://dvblogic.com/en/software/netgear ... netgear-r6
As you can see both the old x86 hardware (raidiator4) and the new x86 with OS6 are supported meaning both the hardware and software will work. You're safe to try OS6 on a spare disk :)- so now i also did the jump to 6.1.7.
regarding the fan-thing it works without problems and without modifications on my readynas pro 6. i think the idle fan speed is also a bit slower then with 4.2.26, temp seems to be the same.
perhaps the different success levels with fan control are depending of the bios version? i remember i did a bios update months ago.
only strange thing at the moment: after booting the nas is rather slow opening folders with a lot of subfolders no matter if i use afp or smb (i'm on a mac with 10.9.2)
not related but i couldn't find a hint: is there something likehttps://ip_address_of_your_nas/get_handler?PAGE=System&OUTER_TAB=tab_shutdown&INNER_TAB=NONE&shutdown_option1=1&command=poweroff&OPERATION=set
for os6 for a remote shutdown of the nas?
Yup, here you go: viewtopic.php?p=394395#p394395pong wrote: not related but i couldn't find a hint: is there something like https://ip_address_of_your_nas/get_handler?PAGE=System&OUTER_TAB=tab_shutdown&INNER_TAB=NONE&shutdown_option1=1&command=poweroff&OPERATION=set
for os6 for a remote shutdown of the nas?- thanks for the hint. with some chrome-sniffing it works now ;-)
- i noticed my fan is super quiet now after 6.1.7. Also the LED presents slightly differently now, with %full and something else the other day (dont recall now what it said)
NETGEAR Academy
Boost your skills with the Netgear Academy - Get trained, certified and stay ahead with the latest Netgear technology!
Join Us!
