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-= Hardware Specs v1 =+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]=
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! CPU ! CPU
-| [https://wikidevi.com/wiki/Netgear_R6300_v1 Broadcom BCM4706]+| [http://techinfodepot.shoutwiki.com/wiki/Broadcom Broadcom BCM4706]
|- |-
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-= 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 +Read the [[Firmware FAQ]] (and '''[http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486 Peacock Announcement]''' for historical reference on Broadcom devices and related procedures).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. +===Initial DD-WRT Installation===
-<br>+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 Builds marked as "recommended" may be outdated, and newer builds can be used once their "New Build" thread is reviewed.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.
- +
-= 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 It is an excellent historical reference that provides valuable insight on how these devices work and related processes/procedures.+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 installing dd-wrt, 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 Builds marked as "recommended" may be outdated, and newer builds can be used once their "New Build" thread is reviewed. Every build should have a .chk file intended for initial installation.+
To go from stock Netgear firmware on the R6300 to DD-WRT: To go from stock Netgear firmware on the R6300 to DD-WRT:
-#Download trailed initial flash (.chk) R6300 firmware.+#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) Do not consider this a build recommendation. See [[Index:FAQ#Where_do_I_download_firmware.3F|Where do I download firmware?]] for links.+#*[[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).
-# Reset router:+#*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. ##Turn on router, wait for Power light to go solid green.
##Press & hold Reset button for 20sec, or until Power light starts flashing. ##Press & hold Reset button for 20sec, or until Power light starts flashing.
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#In web browser, again go to http://192.168.1.1 and you should see the DD-WRT create password screen. #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. #Set a strong password, login, and configure DD-WRT.
-#*See '''Kong's [http://tips.desipro.de/2014/02/12/wireless-starters-guide-for-first-time-dd-wrt-users/ Wireless starters guide for first time dd-wrt users]''' 
-== DD-WRT Upgrade ==+===DD-WRT Upgrade===
- +To upgrade from DD-WRT to another version of DD-WRT:
-To upgrade the R6300 from DD-WRT to another version of DD-WRT:+*Read forum build threads before downloading firmware and see [[Firmware_FAQ#Where_do_I_download_firmware.3F|Where do I download firmware?]] for links.
-<ol>+#Reset router as described in [[Netgear_R6300#Initial_DD-WRT_Installation|Initial DD-WRT Installation]].
-<li>Download desired firmware for R6300. Recommended: See the forums.+#Disconnect PC from any network (wired or wireless).
-<li>Reset router as described in [[Netgear_R6300#Initial_DD-WRT_Installation|Initial DD-WRT Installation]].</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>Disconnect PC from any network (wired or wireless).</li>+#Open Web browser and clear cache. (Initiate by holding down Shift and Ctrl while pressing Delete.)
-<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 login.
-<li>Open Web browser and clear cache. (Initiate by holding down Shift and Ctrl while pressing Delete.)</li>+#Click on Administration > Firmware Upgrade
-<li>In Web browser, go to http://192.168.1.1 and login.</li>+#Choose File to select firmware downloaded in Step 1 above, and proceed.
-<li>Click on Administration > Firmware Upgrade</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>Choose File to select firmware downloaded in Step 1 above, and proceed.</li>+#In Web browser, go to http://192.168.1.1 and verify DD-WRT successfully upgraded.
-<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.'')+#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 and verify DD-WRT successfully upgraded.</li>+#In web browser, again go to http://192.168.1.1 and you should see the DD-WRT create password screen.
-<li>Reset router (as described above), and wait for Power light to go solid green again.</li>+#Set a strong Password, Login, and configure DD-WRT.<br>
-<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.<br>See '''Kong's [http://tips.desipro.de/2014/02/12/wireless-starters-guide-for-first-time-dd-wrt-users/ Wireless starters guide for first time dd-wrt users]'''</li>+
-</ol><br>+
- +
-== Return to Stock ==+
 +===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]]. 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]].
-= Build Information=+=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.
-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. '''It is therefore recommended to use the latest beta build but be sure to review the "New Build" threads first.''' See [[Firmware_FAQ#Where_do_I_download_firmware.3F|Where do I download firmware?]]+
'''Kong Builds:''' '''Kong Builds:'''
 +See [[Firmware_FAQ#Where_do_I_download_firmware.3F|
-What makes Kong builds different from Brainslayer? See the [http://desipro.de/ddwrt/Readme.txt official Readme]+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.
- +
-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.+
- +
-= Limitations = +
 +===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> '''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+). *[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+).
-= Resources =+=Resources=
- +===Alternative Firmware===
-== Forum Threads ==+[https://exotic.se/freshtomato/ FreshTomato] is the latest Tomato branch supporting the R6300v1.<br>
- +*Downloads: ''K26RT-AC'' directories at https://exotic.se/freshtomato-mips/
-* Support for [http://www.dd-wrt.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=177556 Netgear R6300 & R6300v2] (Be careful as this covers v1 and v2)+Latest stable build of Duxa's mod can be found [https://pastebin.com/aS5MTiEu here].
-* Also check [http://www.dd-wrt.com/forum/search.php "New Build" threads for R6300 results and/or issues].+
- +
-== Guides ==+
-* '''Kong's [http://tips.desipro.de/2014/02/12/wireless-starters-guide-for-first-time-dd-wrt-users/ Wireless starters guide for first time dd-wrt users]'''+===Forum Threads===
-* See [https://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Firmware_FAQ Firmware FAQ] for lots of important info including general recommended wireless settings.+*[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].
[[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