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ITSupportSG
Mar 10, 2017Aspirant
ReadyNAS 314 - Firmware update from version 6.1.6 to 6.6.1 Issues
Will there be an issue when we update the firmware of the ReadyNAS from version 6.1.6 to 6.6.1? We have encountered an issue with another Netgear ReadyNAS losing the volume when we update to the lat...
mdgm-ntgr
Mar 10, 2017NETGEAR Employee Retired
It is advisable that before you update the firmware that you update your regular backup. That way in the unlikely event you run into problems with the update you've got the option to restore from backup.
See ReadyNAS OS 6: Firmware Upgrade Guide and Tips for more general advice on what you should do before updating the firmware.
- ITSupportSGMar 15, 2017Aspirant
Is there an update sequence that we should follow when updating firmware? or we can directly install the firmware from existing 6.1.6 to latest 6.6.1.
- mdgm-ntgrMar 15, 2017NETGEAR Employee Retired
You can update the RN314 directly to 6.6.1
The system would prompt you with the recommended update if it's connected to the internet.
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