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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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Skywalker wrote: fream wrote: Missing things
I also miss that there is no WebDAV support in OS6 so for the time being I guess I will be using RN Remote App from the Mac when not at home.
WebDAV is already there in 6.1.x. If you click the Settings option on your share, enable HTTP under Network Access. You should see a WEBDAV section on the left, under SECURITY and HOSTS.
So true! Thanks for the quick reply!
(Just wish the rest of "the Internet" had this information... :P I could not find it in any release notes or documentation/help files.)- This morning I saw that OS 6.1.3 is available directly on readyNAS but is still not announced. You can see the release notes there : http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/23919
I won't jump on this boat this time (my temps and fans are ok for now). I would have like to see a spin down for the update, hopefully the next will ad this important feature for the health of ANY hard drive. - We can perform an update directly without alter manually the firmware for X86 legacy support ? (sry for my english ^^)
- 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" - Has anyone quick instructions for how to get rid of that pesky "please register your device" warning?
- What happens if you click the register button?
- Is there any up-to-date instruction on installing the latest firmware on an Ultra 6? I've been browsing through the last 15 pages or so and haven't been able to find it.
- Are you already running a prior version of ReadyNAS OS 6 or are you running 4.2.x still?
mdgm wrote: What happens if you click the register button?
NTGR have no business nagging their users to register. Not that you would ever criticize anything they do.
For other, more interested parties: Modify /frontview/dashboard/frontview_1.0.2.50.js (this javascript file will be updated, so version numbers change, this is for 6.1.3). Search for this string:if(this.sysinfo.getRegistered()=="0")
...and change == to != for:if(this.sysinfo.getRegistered()!="0")
to disable the nagging screen. Do note that this doesn't actually disable the check itself, there is a settings file (or even a phone home function) behind the curtain.mangrove wrote: mdgm wrote: What happens if you click the register button?
NTGR have no business nagging their users to register. Not that you would ever criticize anything they do.
I think by "click the register button", he just meant "click the register button". You can close the registration window without filling out the form.
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