NETGEAR RN424 NAS Firmware 6.8.1 x86 Download

Posted at December 31, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

NETGEAR RN424 NAS Firmware 6.8.1 x86 Description

Bug Fixes:

- Fixed NAS discoverability in the Computers section of the network browser on recent Windows 10 versions.
- Fixed premature Out-of-Space errors in some cases.
- Fixed Update button functionality for install apps.
- Fixed SMB access from some Linux clients when the "Enhance macOS" option is enabled. (RN10x / 20x / 21x / 2120)
- Fixed UPS communication error alerts when disk spin down is enabled.
- Fixed app installation for apps with a large number of dependencies.
- Fixed an issue where backup jobs for home folders would also back up snapshots if Visible Snapshots was enabled.
- Fixed RAID 10 sync completion percentage calculation.
- Fixed visible snapshot access on NFS shares with IP address restrictions.
- Removed ReadyCLOUD access attempts to retired server.
- Relaxed handling of bad iSCSI initiator commands with sync policy set to disabled.
- Fixed iSCSI access issues on VLAN virtual interfaces associated with bond interfaces.
- Fixed management UI crash with >7 network interfaces (including VLAN interfaces).
- Fixed an issue where the bonding mode would be reset after reboot when changing to Round Robin mode.
- Fixed some installed 3rd-party apps (including Plex) not appearing in the GUI.
- Fixed a rare issue where disks 2 and 4 may drop out. (RN3130 / RN3138)

Warnings:

- Unless you are advised by NETGEAR Support in a support case to update to beta software, NETGEAR Support may deny support if you are running beta software. You can seek help here on the NETGEAR Community for issues encountered on the beta.
- Devices updated with 6.8.1 firmware should not be downgraded to firmware versions before 6.8.0.
- ReadyNAS 102, 104, and 2120 must not be updated directly to 6.8.x from 6.3.x or older firmware. They must first be updated to either 6.2.5 or 6.3.5 then to 6.5.2 and then onto 6.8.x.
- ReadyNAS 202, 204, 212 and 212 must not be updated directly to 6.8.x from 6.3.x. They must first be updated to 6.3.5 then 6.5.2 and then onto 6.8.x.

How to update firmware on ReadyNAS OS 6 storage systems:

- Download the latest firmware for your system.
- Connect the USB drive containing the updated firmware file to your ReadyNAS system.
- On the local admin page, select System > Settings > Update.
- Click the Install Firmware button.
- The Update Firmware pop-up screen displays
- Click the Browse button.
- In the pop-up file browser that displays, navigate to the file containing the updated firmware and select it.
- The Update Firmware pop-up screen displays the name of the selected file in the File Name field.
- Click the Upload button.
- The firmware file uploads to your ReadyNAS system. After a few moments, the Update Firmware pop-up screen displays details about the new firmware.
- Click the Install button.
- You are prompted to reboot your ReadyNAS system to complete the firmware installation.
- Reboot your ReadyNAS system.
- If you enabled email alerts, your ReadyNAS system sends a message when the firmware update finishes.

About Network-Attached Storage Updates:

Upgrading the Network-Attached Storage (NAS) firmware can improve the system's overall performance, stability, and security by adding various fixes for related issues, enhancing existing features (or adding support for new ones), or updating different applications.

Due to the high number of NAS manufacturers, as well as network storage types, installing a new firmware might not be always as easy as it appears – and not too safe either. Failing to perform a software update can cause serious malfunctions to the network storage.

So, before you even consider applying this release, carefully read the installation guide and initiate the process only when you have understood and completely familiarized yourself with all the steps.

Moreover, it would be best if you take into account using a UPS unit (Uninterruptible Power Supply) to perform this task, because no power disruption should affect the upgrade.

With all these aspects in mind, after you have read the installation guide, click the download button to apply this firmware version to your NAS. Remember to check back with our website in order to stay up to speed with the latest releases.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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