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-= Hardware Specs =+[[Image:Netgear-R6300-label.jpg | right | 220px]]
- +This is only for '''v1''' (MIPS) hardware, which has "R6300" printed on the bottom label.<br>
 +The [[Netgear_R6300v2|R6300v2]] has an ''ARM SoC'' and is not covered here.
 +<br>
 +=Hardware [http://techinfodepot.shoutwiki.com/wiki/Netgear_R6300_v1 Specs v1]=
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" {| border="1" cellspacing="0"
! CPU ! CPU
-| Broadcom BCM4706+| [http://techinfodepot.shoutwiki.com/wiki/Broadcom Broadcom BCM4706]
|- |-
! CPU Speed ! CPU Speed
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| 12VDC 5A | 12VDC 5A
|} |}
 +<br>
-= v1 Hardware =+=Flashing Instructions=
- +Read the [[Firmware FAQ]] (and '''[http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486 Peacock Announcement]''' for historical reference on Broadcom devices and related procedures).
-This is the Wiki for '''v1''' hardware, which has just "R6300" printed on the label on the bottom of the unit. Please do not get confused and try to use it on a v2 ([[Netgear_R6300v2|R6300v2]]), which has a ''different CPU'' and is '''not''' covered here. +
- +
-= Flashing Instructions =+
-It's always good practice to read the '''[http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486 Peacock Thread]''' for reference on Broadcom-based routers. It is an excellent historical reference that provides valuable insight on how these devices work and related processes/procedures.+===Initial DD-WRT Installation===
 +NOTE: Read the entirety of this page before installation, especially the Build Info section. Builds marked as "recommended" may be outdated, and newer builds can be used once their "New Build" thread is reviewed. See [[Firmware_FAQ#Where_do_I_download_firmware.3F|Where do I download firmware?]] for links.
-== Initial DD-WRT Installation ==+To go from stock Netgear firmware on the R6300 to DD-WRT:
 +#Download trailed initial flash ('''.chk''') R6300 firmware.
 +#*[[KRACK_Vulnerability_and_DD-WRT|KRACK]] fix trailed build [https://download1.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/betas/2017/11-16-2017-r33772/netgear-r6300/dd-wrt.v24-33772_NEWD-2_K3.x_mega-R6300.chk 33772] can be directly flashed from OEM (V1.0.2.80_1.0.59 tested).
 +#*tested 2020 build [https://download1.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/betas/2020/05-07-2020-r43078/netgear-r6300/dd-wrt.v24-43078_NEWD-2_K3.x_mega-R6300.chk 43078] can be directly flashed from last OEM (V1.0.2.80_1.0.59).
 +#*Do not consider this a build recommendation!
 +#Reset router:
 +##Turn on router, wait for Power light to go solid green.
 +##Press & hold Reset button for 20sec, or until Power light starts flashing.
 +##Release Reset button, and router should reboot with much flashing of lights.
 +##Wait for Power light to go solid green again.
 +#Disconnect PC from any network (wired or wireless).
 +#Connect PC Ethernet port to a router Ethernet port (''not the yellow Internet port'') with a cable, and wait for PC to be configured by router DHCP (which can take up to a full minute).
 +#Open Web browser and clear cache. (Initiate by holding down Shift and Ctrl while pressing Delete.)
 +#In Web browser, go to http://192.168.1.1 or http://www.routerlogin.net
 +#At ''Configuring the Internet Connection'' select ''No, I want to configure the Internet connection myself.''
 +#* Proceed through the confirmation.
 +#Click on Advanced > Administration > Router Update
 +#Browse to the downloaded initial trailed (.chk) build, and proceed.
 +#*'''Ignore any message that the update is older than the existing firmware, and proceed to update.'''
 +#After router says it is done, wait until it fully reboots and the power light is solid green again.
 +#*'''This may take several additional minutes.'''
 +#In Web browser, go to http://192.168.1.1 and verify DD-WRT successfully installed.
 +#Reset router (as described above), and wait for Power light to go solid green again.
 +#In web browser, again go to http://192.168.1.1 and you should see the DD-WRT create password screen.
 +#Set a strong password, login, and configure DD-WRT.
-To go from stock Netgear firmware to DD-WRT on the R6300:+===DD-WRT Upgrade===
-<ol>+To upgrade from DD-WRT to another version of DD-WRT:
-<li>Download initial flash (.CHK) firmware for R6300. Recommended: [http://www.desipro.de/ddwrt-ren/K3-AC/Initial/dd-wrt.v24-K3_R6300.chk Kong K3-AC]</li>+*Read forum build threads before downloading firmware and see [[Firmware_FAQ#Where_do_I_download_firmware.3F|Where do I download firmware?]] for links.
-<li> Reset router:</li>+#Reset router as described in [[Netgear_R6300#Initial_DD-WRT_Installation|Initial DD-WRT Installation]].
-<ol>+#Disconnect PC from any network (wired or wireless).
-<li>Turn on router, wait for Power light to go solid green.</li>+#Connect PC Ethernet port to a router Ethernet port (''not the yellow Internet port'') with a cable, and wait for PC to be configured by router DHCP (which can take up to a full minute).
-<li>Use end of straightened paper clip or similar object to press and hold Reset button on back of router for 20 seconds or until flashing of Power light signals router reset to factory default configuration.</li>+#Open Web browser and clear cache. (Initiate by holding down Shift and Ctrl while pressing Delete.)
-<li>Release Reset button, and router should reboot with much flashing of lights.</li>+#In Web browser, go to http://192.168.1.1 and login.
-<li>Wait for Power light to go solid green again.</li>+#Click on Administration > Firmware Upgrade
-</ol>+#Choose File to select firmware downloaded in Step 1 above, and proceed.
-<li>Disconnect PC from any network (wired or wireless).</li>+#After router says it is done, wait until it has fully rebooted and Power light has gone solid green again.<br>(''This may take several additional minutes.'')
-<li>Connect PC Ethernet port to a router Ethernet port (''not the yellow Internet port'') with a cable, and wait for PC to be configured by router DHCP (which can take up to a full minute).</li>+#In Web browser, go to http://192.168.1.1 and verify DD-WRT successfully upgraded.
-<li>Open Web browser and clear cache. (Initiate by holding down Shift and Ctrl while pressing Delete.)</li>+#Reset router (as described above), and wait for Power light to go solid green again.
-<li>In Web browser, go to http://192.168.1.1 or http://www.routerlogin.net+#In web browser, again go to http://192.168.1.1 and you should see the DD-WRT create password screen.
-<li>Enter Netgear default username & password of "admin" & "password" respectively (no quotes).</li>+#Set a strong Password, Login, and configure DD-WRT.<br>
-<li>Click on Advanced > Administration > Router Update</li>+
-<li>Browse to special .CHK file you downloaded in Step 1 above, and proceed.<br>If you get a message stating the firmware you are loading is the same or older than the firmware on the unit, ignore the message, and load the .CHK firmware anyway.</li>+
-<li>After router says it is done, wait until it has fully rebooted and the Power light has gone solid green again. (''This may take several additional minutes.'')+
-<li>In Web browser, go to http://192.168.1.1 and verify DD-WRT successfully installed.</li>+
-<li>Reset router (as described above), and wait for Power light to go solid green again.</li>+
-<li>In web browser, again go to http://192.168.1.1 and you should see the DD-WRT create password screen.</li>+
-<li>Set a strong Password, Login, and configure DD-WRT.</li>+
-</ol>+
-== DD-WRT Upgrade ==+===Return to Stock===
 +Flashing back to stock Netgear firmware is supported. Use the DD-WRT Web interface to upload Netgear firmware using the [[Netgear_R6300#DD-WRT_Upgrade|DD-WRT Upgrade procedure]], and be sure to then ''reset the router'' as described in [[Netgear_R6300#Initial_DD-WRT_Installation|Initial DD-WRT Installation]].
-''[coming soon]''+=Build Information=
 +Please note that all DDWRT builds for many years now are "beta" builds, as development is ongoing. Brainslayer has not made an official "stable" build since about 2009. In most cases beta builds are as stable as and have many more fixes than official releases.
-== Return to Stock ==+'''Kong Builds:'''
 +See [[Firmware_FAQ#Where_do_I_download_firmware.3F|
-Flashing back to stock Netgear firmware is supported. Use the DD-WRT Web interface to upload Netgear firmware, and then ''reset the router'' as described in [[Netgear_R6300#Initial_DD-WRT_Installation|Initial DD-WRT Installation]].+Kong no longer supports r6300v1 (only v2 is still supported). Therefore the [http://www.desipro.de/ddwrt-ren/K3-AC/25015-SP1/dd-wrt.v24-K3_AC.bin Kong K3-AC 25015-SP1]' build is the last Kong build for r6300v1. Kong's changes get rolled into [http://svn.dd-wrt.com/timeline the official SVN repository] for Brainslayer's builds. As of September 2019, Kong has retired from DDWRT and will no longer produce builds for any routers.
-= Build Information=+===Limitations===
 +'''Prior to build 33006''', DDWRT did not support accelerated NAT[1] which is required for Gigabit throughput on WAN port for this router. Internet speeds will be capped around 110 to 120 Megabit. This is a non-issue for ISP service providing less than these speeds. For anything faster you would have to switch to Tomato (http://tomato.groov.pl/?page_id=164) custom firmware or use Stock firmware to achieve Gigabit speeds on WAN side.<br>
 +*[1] Broadcom's proprietary module is called CTF (Cut Through Forwarding), but Qualcomm's SFE (Shortcut Forwarding Engine) was open-sourced, [https://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=310099 allowing integration including to Broadcom devices] (kernel 3.10+).
-'''Recommended build''' for this router: '''[http://www.desipro.de/ddwrt-ren/K3-AC/25015-SP1/dd-wrt.v24-K3_AC.bin Kong K3-AC 25015-SP1]'''+=Resources=
 +===Alternative Firmware===
 +[https://exotic.se/freshtomato/ FreshTomato] is the latest Tomato branch supporting the R6300v1.<br>
 +*Downloads: ''K26RT-AC'' directories at https://exotic.se/freshtomato-mips/
 +Latest stable build of Duxa's mod can be found [https://pastebin.com/aS5MTiEu here].
-= Forum Threads =+===Forum Threads===
 +*[https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=177556 Support for Netgear R6300 / R6300v2] ('''CAUTION:''' this covers v1 and v2)
 +*Also check [https://forum.dd-wrt.com/forum/search.php "New Build" threads for R6300 results and/or issues].
-* [http://www.dd-wrt.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=177556 Support for Netgear R6300 / R6300v2 ?]<br>(This thread covers both v1 and v2 units so read carefully!) 
-* Also check [http://www.dd-wrt.com/forum/search.php?mode=results new build threads for R6300 results and issues]. 
[[Category:Netgear guides]] [[Category:Netgear guides]]

Revision as of 11:21, 2 June 2020

This is only for v1 (MIPS) hardware, which has "R6300" printed on the bottom label.
The R6300v2 has an ARM SoC and is not covered here.

Contents

Hardware Specs v1

CPU Broadcom BCM4706
CPU Speed 600 MHz
Flash ROM 128 MB
RAM 128 MB
Radios BCM4360 5 GHz & BCM4331 2.4 GHz
WLAN Support a/n+ac 3x3:3 & b/g/n 3x3:3
WLAN Max Speed 450 Mbps on 2.4Ghz and 1300 Mbps on 5Ghz
Antenna Location Internal
Switch 4x GigE LAN + 1 GigE WAN
USB 2x USB 2.0
Power Adapter 12VDC 5A


Flashing Instructions

Read the Firmware FAQ (and Peacock Announcement for historical reference on Broadcom devices and related procedures).

Initial DD-WRT Installation

NOTE: Read the entirety of this page before installation, especially the Build Info section. Builds marked as "recommended" may be outdated, and newer builds can be used once their "New Build" thread is reviewed. See Where do I download firmware? for links.

To go from stock Netgear firmware on the R6300 to DD-WRT:

  1. Download trailed initial flash (.chk) R6300 firmware.
    • KRACK fix trailed build 33772 can be directly flashed from OEM (V1.0.2.80_1.0.59 tested).
    • tested 2020 build 43078 can be directly flashed from last OEM (V1.0.2.80_1.0.59).
    • Do not consider this a build recommendation!
  2. Reset router:
    1. Turn on router, wait for Power light to go solid green.
    2. Press & hold Reset button for 20sec, or until Power light starts flashing.
    3. Release Reset button, and router should reboot with much flashing of lights.
    4. Wait for Power light to go solid green again.
  3. Disconnect PC from any network (wired or wireless).
  4. Connect PC Ethernet port to a router Ethernet port (not the yellow Internet port) with a cable, and wait for PC to be configured by router DHCP (which can take up to a full minute).
  5. Open Web browser and clear cache. (Initiate by holding down Shift and Ctrl while pressing Delete.)
  6. In Web browser, go to http://192.168.1.1 or http://www.routerlogin.net
  7. At Configuring the Internet Connection select No, I want to configure the Internet connection myself.
    • Proceed through the confirmation.
  8. Click on Advanced > Administration > Router Update
  9. Browse to the downloaded initial trailed (.chk) build, and proceed.
    • Ignore any message that the update is older than the existing firmware, and proceed to update.
  10. After router says it is done, wait until it fully reboots and the power light is solid green again.
    • This may take several additional minutes.
  11. In Web browser, go to http://192.168.1.1 and verify DD-WRT successfully installed.
  12. Reset router (as described above), and wait for Power light to go solid green again.
  13. In web browser, again go to http://192.168.1.1 and you should see the DD-WRT create password screen.
  14. Set a strong password, login, and configure DD-WRT.

DD-WRT Upgrade

To upgrade from DD-WRT to another version of DD-WRT:

  1. Reset router as described in Initial DD-WRT Installation.
  2. Disconnect PC from any network (wired or wireless).
  3. Connect PC Ethernet port to a router Ethernet port (not the yellow Internet port) with a cable, and wait for PC to be configured by router DHCP (which can take up to a full minute).
  4. Open Web browser and clear cache. (Initiate by holding down Shift and Ctrl while pressing Delete.)
  5. In Web browser, go to http://192.168.1.1 and login.
  6. Click on Administration > Firmware Upgrade
  7. Choose File to select firmware downloaded in Step 1 above, and proceed.
  8. After router says it is done, wait until it has fully rebooted and Power light has gone solid green again.
    (This may take several additional minutes.)
  9. In Web browser, go to http://192.168.1.1 and verify DD-WRT successfully upgraded.
  10. Reset router (as described above), and wait for Power light to go solid green again.
  11. In web browser, again go to http://192.168.1.1 and you should see the DD-WRT create password screen.
  12. Set a strong Password, Login, and configure DD-WRT.

Return to Stock

Flashing back to stock Netgear firmware is supported. Use the DD-WRT Web interface to upload Netgear firmware using the DD-WRT Upgrade procedure, and be sure to then reset the router as described in Initial DD-WRT Installation.

Build Information

Please note that all DDWRT builds for many years now are "beta" builds, as development is ongoing. Brainslayer has not made an official "stable" build since about 2009. In most cases beta builds are as stable as and have many more fixes than official releases.

Kong Builds: See [[Firmware_FAQ#Where_do_I_download_firmware.3F|

Kong no longer supports r6300v1 (only v2 is still supported). Therefore the Kong K3-AC 25015-SP1' build is the last Kong build for r6300v1. Kong's changes get rolled into the official SVN repository for Brainslayer's builds. As of September 2019, Kong has retired from DDWRT and will no longer produce builds for any routers.

Limitations

Prior to build 33006, DDWRT did not support accelerated NAT[1] which is required for Gigabit throughput on WAN port for this router. Internet speeds will be capped around 110 to 120 Megabit. This is a non-issue for ISP service providing less than these speeds. For anything faster you would have to switch to Tomato (http://tomato.groov.pl/?page_id=164) custom firmware or use Stock firmware to achieve Gigabit speeds on WAN side.

Resources

Alternative Firmware

FreshTomato is the latest Tomato branch supporting the R6300v1.

Latest stable build of Duxa's mod can be found here.

Forum Threads