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-= Hardware Specs =+The R6300v2 is an ARM device. '''DO NOT USE''' this guide for the MIPS [[Netgear_R6300|R6300 "v1"]].
 +=Hardware Specs=
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" {| border="1" cellspacing="0"
! CPU ! CPU
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|- |-
! WLAN Max Speed ! WLAN Max Speed
-| 450 mbps on 2.4Ghz and 1300mbps on 5Ghz+| 450 Mb/s (2.4Ghz), 1300 Mb/s (5Ghz)
|- |-
! Antenna Location ! Antenna Location
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! Power Adapter ! Power Adapter
| 12VDC 2.5A wall wart | 12VDC 2.5A wall wart
-|}+|}<br>
- +
- +
-= Other Non-v2 Hardware =+
- +
-This is '''v2''' specific wiki. Please do not get confused and try to use it on a [[Netgear_R6300|R6300]] "v1" device. That device has a different CPU and is '''not''' covered here. +
- +
-Also this page does not consider Costco's OEM software crippled AC1450 hardware. Kong has added support for the AC1450 and has advised AGAINST using burnboardid to make it a R6300v2. See [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=892782#892782 HERE] for details.+
- +
-= R6300v2 Versions =+
- +
-There are '''TWO software variants of the R6300v2''' device. Charter (an ISP) puts out a custom R6300v2 unit with "Model: R6300v2" on the bottom. The authours CH unit had a blue coloring on the front, not the standard yellow. When you open the stock firmware web interface you will note a "CH" at the end of the stock firmware name/version. +
 +=R6300v2 Versions=
 +There are at least '''three variants of the R6300v2''' device. Charter (an ISP) puts out a custom R6300v2 unit with "Model: R6300v2" on the bottom and blue coloring on the front, not the standard yellow. When you open the stock firmware web interface you will note a "CH" at the end of the stock firmware name/version.
 +*There is another ISP unit for "Spectrum Wifi" with a blue stripe, no "CH" on the bottom label, and whose firmware has no trailing "CH". The Initial Flash R6300V2CH.chk file from Kong worked, along with upgrading.
 +*Another ISP unit is for "COX Communications" with ''boardid'' U12H240T33. None of the below files seem to work in the upgrade process. For further information about updating these units see this thread. [https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=323040 Netgear R6300v2 COX Link]
'''''Be careful to flash the correct INITIAL firmware for your version!''''' '''''Be careful to flash the correct INITIAL firmware for your version!'''''
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! R6300v2CH (Charter ISP) ! R6300v2CH (Charter ISP)
|- |-
-! Label on Router+! Router Label (''board id'')
-| R6300v2+| R6300v2 (U12H240T00)
-| R6300v2+| R6300v2 (U12H240T70)
|- |-
! Netgear Support ! Netgear Support
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| [ftp://downloads.netgear.com/r6300v2/chnas/R6300v2-V1.0.3.6_1.0.63CH.CHK Charter Firmware Link] | [ftp://downloads.netgear.com/r6300v2/chnas/R6300v2-V1.0.3.6_1.0.63CH.CHK Charter Firmware Link]
|- |-
-! Supported from DD-WRT build+! DD-WRT supported since
| 23082 2013-12-12 | 23082 2013-12-12
-| since Kong's historical initial v2CH file+| Since Kong's initial v2CH file (below)
|- |-
-! Initial DD-WRT Flash Files+! DD-WRT Initial Flash file
-| [ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/betas/2015/02-04-2015-r26138/netgear-r6300v2/factory-to-dd-wrt.chk 26138 device specific build for R6300]+| [ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/betas/2015/02-04-2015-r26138/netgear-r6300v2/factory-to-dd-wrt.chk 26138 factory-to-dd-wrt.chk]
-| [http://www.desipro.de/ddwrt-ren/K3-AC-Arm/Initial/dd-wrt.K3_R6300V2CH.chk Kongs old "initial" file for R6300v2CH]+| [http://ddwrt-kong.clonevince.fr/26365/dd-wrt.K3_R6300V2CH.chk R6300V2CH.chk]
|- |-
-! MD5 of Initial Flash Files+! MD5 of Initial Flash File
| f801997c59cb7a734ac41afc2e929a98 | f801997c59cb7a734ac41afc2e929a98
-| ad17d87215118a0d4d32cd04df1caef5+| 6c5d1b70e994ffea71850e3d6b677d69
|} |}
- 
'''Determine your R6300v2 variant & download the proper initial flash file from the table above:''' '''Determine your R6300v2 variant & download the proper initial flash file from the table above:'''
-For newer builds, see [[Index:FAQ#Where_do_I_download_firmware.3F|Where do I download firmware?]] for links. 
<ol> <ol>
<li>Connect to the router (using router DHCP is fine) via LAN cable or WiFi</li> <li>Connect to the router (using router DHCP is fine) via LAN cable or WiFi</li>
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<li>Click on Advanced > Administration > Router Status</li> <li>Click on Advanced > Administration > Router Status</li>
<li>Check the Stock Firmware version for a trialing "CH"</li> <li>Check the Stock Firmware version for a trialing "CH"</li>
-<li>If there is a "CH" use download the "CH" initial flash file, if not you can use the regular initial flash file</li>+<li>If there is a "CH" download the "CH" initial flash file, if not you can use the regular initial flash file</li>
<li>See yellow highlights in screenshot below for details.</ol> <li>See yellow highlights in screenshot below for details.</ol>
- +*Also see the ''R6300v2 Versions'' section above about the "Spectrum Wifi" variant
- +
'''Screenshot of R6300v2CH unit:''' '''Screenshot of R6300v2CH unit:'''
[[Image:Netgear_R6300v2CH.jpg | center| 600px]] [[Image:Netgear_R6300v2CH.jpg | center| 600px]]
- +<br>
 +===Netgear AC1450===
 +This has ''boardid'' U12H240T99: see more info at [[Netgear_AC1450|Netgear AC1450]]
-'''NOTE:''' (Redhawk0)+=Flashing Instructions=
 +Read the [[Firmware FAQ]]. Also see the [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486 Peacock Announcement] for historical reference on Broadcom routers, even if some details do not apply to an ARM device.
-I recently purchased a used Netgear R6300v2 unit and it has a Blue Stripe (indicating it was sold to an ISP). The unit is for "Spectrum Wifi" not "Charter Wifi". The unit had firmware 1.0.1.7_1.0.72 installed. Nowhere did it have any other indications that it was special for an ISP like the "CH" designation on the Charter units (I've purchased Charter units as well). I tried to upload a standard initial flash .chk file but it refused it. I tried to upgrade to a build of Netgear 1.0.4.8_10.0.77 that I have downloaded from Netgear but again it refused it. Since it has a blue stripe I decided to take my changes and flash the Initial flash_CH.chk file from Kong. It takes it, and now boots up into dd-wrt normally. Upgraded to the latest KONG build and the router works fine.+===Initial DD-WRT Installation===
 +'''Verify you have the appropriate build!'''
-= Flashing Instructions =+From stock Netgear firmware to DD-WRT on a R6300v2:
- +
-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. Even if a few small details do not apply to a BCM4707/4708/4709 ARM CPU device, it is still an excellent historical reference that provides valuable insight on how these devices work and related processes/procedures.+
- +
- +
-== Initial DD-WRT Installation ==+
- +
-'''...now that you have the appropriate initial flash file downloaded...'''+
- +
-To go from stock Netgear firmware to DD-WRT on a R6300v2:+
<ol> <ol>
<li>Turn on router, wait for Power light to go solid green, then reset router:<ol> <li>Turn on router, wait for Power light to go solid green, then reset router:<ol>
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<li>In web browser, go to http://192.168.1.1 (you should be back at the set password screen again)</li> <li>In web browser, go to http://192.168.1.1 (you should be back at the set password screen again)</li>
<li>Set Password, Login and manually configure DD-WRT.</ol> <li>Set Password, Login and manually configure DD-WRT.</ol>
- 
'''Note 1:''' If you get an error message stating that the firmware you are loading is the same or older than the stock firmware on the unit, that is fine. Have it load the firmware anyway. '''Note 1:''' If you get an error message stating that the firmware you are loading is the same or older than the stock firmware on the unit, that is fine. Have it load the firmware anyway.
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'''Note 2:''' While not always necessary it is also a best practice to set your computer to a static IP of 192.168.1.8 (or to whatever subnet the router is on) for flashing. Also when flashing from a windows client I like to open a command prompt window and pass the following command (no quotes) "ping 192.168.1.1 -t -i 200" and watch the TTL responses during the process. Remember to set your client back to get IP from DHCP when you are finished. '''Note 2:''' While not always necessary it is also a best practice to set your computer to a static IP of 192.168.1.8 (or to whatever subnet the router is on) for flashing. Also when flashing from a windows client I like to open a command prompt window and pass the following command (no quotes) "ping 192.168.1.1 -t -i 200" and watch the TTL responses during the process. Remember to set your client back to get IP from DHCP when you are finished.
-== DD-WRT Upgrade ==+===DD-WRT Upgrade===
 +Download '''.bin''' (trailed .chk build would also work) file for desired build: see [[Firmware_FAQ#Where_do_I_download_firmware.3F|Where do I download firmware?]].
-Download '''.bin''' (''not'' .chk) file of desired build as per [[Firmware_FAQ#Where_do_I_download_firmware.3F|Where do I download firmware?]].+Locate correct firmware in folder '''netgear-r6300v2''': do ''not'' use broadcom_K26 nor broadcom_K3X folders.
-Locate correct firmware in folder '''netgear-r6300v2''' on ''main page of build''.+Follow ''Initial DD-WRT Installation'' except use DD-WRT ''Administration->Firmware Upgrade''. Reset afterward.
- +
-(Do ''not'' use folders broadcom_K26 or broadcom_K3X.)+
- +
-Follow Initial DD-WRT Installation procedure except using DD-WRT Administration > Firmware Upgrade.+
- +
-Remember to Reset as detailed above.+
- +
-Link to Kong Personal Test Builds (PTB) appears in Build Information section below.+
- +
-== Return to Stock ==+
 +===Return to Stock===
Flashing back to Netgear Firmware is supported. Just use the dd-wrt web interface and upload netgear firmware. Since netgear is not using the same password var as dd-wrt you have to reset the router after you flashed back to netgear firmware, otherwise the netgear webif will not accept the default password. (Per Kong's pre-Oct. 2014 "readme" file.) Flashing back to Netgear Firmware is supported. Just use the dd-wrt web interface and upload netgear firmware. Since netgear is not using the same password var as dd-wrt you have to reset the router after you flashed back to netgear firmware, otherwise the netgear webif will not accept the default password. (Per Kong's pre-Oct. 2014 "readme" file.)
 +=Build Information=
 +It is generally recommended to use latest builds, '''but first read the forum build threads''' to avoid bad builds.
 +'''Forum threads for reference:'''<br>
 +-- [https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=177556 Support for Netgear R6300 / R6300v2] '''covers both v1 and v2''' so read carefully!<br>
 +-- [https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=278372 New Broadcom ARM driver] was the rallying point for Kong build testing (deprecated).<br>
 +-- Since this device has a similar architecture to the R7000, forum info related to it could also be beneficial.<br>
-= NO 30-30-30 Reset on BCM4707/4708/4709 ARM Devices = 
- 
-'''...in addition to the reset button as described above...''' 
- 
- 
-'''From the GUI:''' 
-If you need to reset (clear historical NVRAM settings) select factory reset option from drop down on firmware upload web gui page. or use the reset to default settings WEBIF.<br> 
-Administration > Factory Defaults (select radio button, then apply settings)<br> 
-or <br> 
-Administration > Firmware Upgrade (after browsing to your firmware file, select "reset to defaults" from dropdown, then click upgrade button) 
- 
- 
-'''From the Command Line Interpreter (CLI):''' 
-Telnet over to the device and pass the following command (without quotes): "nvram erase && reboot" <br> 
- 
- 
-'''Reset notes:''' We all know to reset after initial flash. In early Feb. 2015 Kong announced a reset is required for certain upgrades as well, summary [http://www.dd-wrt.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=948136#948136 HERE]. While not always necessary, resetting and re-configuring manually is also a best practice for upgrades. In Q1 2015 it was noted that users that reset from the CLI and MANUALLY RECONFIGURED after upgrading avoided issues (do NOT restore a NVRAMBAK from previous build it basically will undo your CLI reset). 
- 
- 
- 
-= Build Information= 
- 
-'''Recommended build''' for this router read the build threads on the forums. 
- 
-Kong is currently maintaining a personal test build (PTB) for this router '''[http://www.desipro.de/ddwrt/K3-AC-Arm/ Current Kong PTB]''',<br>available as either DD-WRT upgrade, or initial flash (initial flash not tested by wiki author). Note that since Oct. 2014 no history of Kong PTBs is formally maintained (the new file overwrites the previous version, so that link is always pointed to the current builds). 
- 
- 
-Both developers are working from the SVN Main Trunk, so you can't go wrong with firmware from either. 
 +=DO NOT 30-30-30 Reset ARM Devices=
 +'''Reset notes:''' In early 2015, Kong announced [https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=948136#948136 a reset is required for certain upgrades as well]. Do NOT restore an NVRAMBAK from previous build as it will undo the reset. While not always necessary, a reset with manual configuration is recommended for large version changes, and required before reporting issues.
-'''Forum threads for reference:''' <br>+There are a few methods to reset. The first is using the reset button:
--- [http://www.dd-wrt.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=177556 Support for netgear R6300 / R6300v2 ?] this thread covers both v1 and v2 units so read carefully!<br>+*When DD-WRT is running, press and hold the reset button until the lights flash (>10sec).
--- [http://www.dd-wrt.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=278372 New Broadcom ARM driver ?] this thread has become the rallying point for Kong PTB testing.<br>+
--- Since this device has a similar architecture to the R7000, the wiki author has found it helpful to keep up on the R7000 in the forum thread (for informational purposes).<br>+
--- Of course, also keep an eye on the new builds threads, for both Kong and BS builds (Especially if you don't have serial/jtag recovery skills and do NOT want to be the first person to flash a newly released build.)+
 +'''GUI Reset:'''
 +To restore default nvram settings either:
 +*Select the factory reset option from the firmware upload GUI drop-down menu:<br>
 +**''Administration''->''Firmware Upgrade''
 +**Select the firmware file and "reset to defaults" from the drop-down menu, then click ''Upgrade''
 +*...or use the reset to default settings option:<br>
 +**''Administration''->''Factory Defaults''
 +**Select radio button, then ''Apply'' settings
 +'''From telnet/ssh (CLI):'''
 +Telnet (or SSH, if enabled) to the device and see [[Hard_reset_or_30/30/30#Erasing_NVRAM|Erasing NVRAM]], as this is build-dependent.
[[Category:Netgear guides]] [[Category:Netgear guides]]

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The R6300v2 is an ARM device. DO NOT USE this guide for the MIPS R6300 "v1".

Contents

Hardware Specs

CPU Broadcom BCM4708A0
CPU Speed 800 MHz (2 Cores)
Flash ROM 128 MB
RAM 256 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 Mb/s (2.4Ghz), 1300 Mb/s (5Ghz)
Antenna Location Internal
Switch 4x GigE LAN + 1 GigE WAN
USB 1x USB 3.0 + 1x USB 2.0
Power Adapter 12VDC 2.5A wall wart

R6300v2 Versions

There are at least three variants of the R6300v2 device. Charter (an ISP) puts out a custom R6300v2 unit with "Model: R6300v2" on the bottom and blue coloring on the front, not the standard yellow. When you open the stock firmware web interface you will note a "CH" at the end of the stock firmware name/version.

  • There is another ISP unit for "Spectrum Wifi" with a blue stripe, no "CH" on the bottom label, and whose firmware has no trailing "CH". The Initial Flash R6300V2CH.chk file from Kong worked, along with upgrading.
  • Another ISP unit is for "COX Communications" with boardid U12H240T33. None of the below files seem to work in the upgrade process. For further information about updating these units see this thread. Netgear R6300v2 COX Link

Be careful to flash the correct INITIAL firmware for your version!

Version R6300v2 R6300v2CH (Charter ISP)
Router Label (board id) R6300v2 (U12H240T00) R6300v2 (U12H240T70)
Netgear Support OEM Link Charter Firmware Link
DD-WRT supported since 23082 2013-12-12 Since Kong's initial v2CH file (below)
DD-WRT Initial Flash file 26138 factory-to-dd-wrt.chk R6300V2CH.chk
MD5 of Initial Flash File f801997c59cb7a734ac41afc2e929a98 6c5d1b70e994ffea71850e3d6b677d69

Determine your R6300v2 variant & download the proper initial flash file from the table above:

  1. Connect to the router (using router DHCP is fine) via LAN cable or WiFi
  2. In web browser, go to http://192.168.1.1 or http://www.routerlogin.net and login (if you have to reset details, including default username/password, are in flash section below)
  3. Click on Advanced > Administration > Router Status
  4. Check the Stock Firmware version for a trialing "CH"
  5. If there is a "CH" download the "CH" initial flash file, if not you can use the regular initial flash file
  6. See yellow highlights in screenshot below for details.
  • Also see the R6300v2 Versions section above about the "Spectrum Wifi" variant

Screenshot of R6300v2CH unit:


Netgear AC1450

This has boardid U12H240T99: see more info at Netgear AC1450

Flashing Instructions

Read the Firmware FAQ. Also see the Peacock Announcement for historical reference on Broadcom routers, even if some details do not apply to an ARM device.

Initial DD-WRT Installation

Verify you have the appropriate build!

From stock Netgear firmware to DD-WRT on a R6300v2:

  1. Turn on router, wait for Power light to go solid green, then reset router:
    1. Reset Per Netgear Documentation: Use the end of a paper clip or a similar object to press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router for at least 7 seconds. The router resets, and returns to the factory configuration
      Note: WiKi author recommends holding reset for at least 20 seconds.
    2. After releasing Reset button, router should reboot with much flashing of lights.
    3. Wait for Power light to go solid green again.
  2. Connect PC to one of router's LAN ports with an network cable (using router for DHCP is okay). This should be the ONLY connection for the router & PC
  3. Clear web browser cache.
  4. In web browser, go to http://192.168.1.1 or http://www.routerlogin.net netgear default username & password is "admin" & "password" respectively (no quotes)
  5. Click on Advanced > Administration > Router Update
  6. Select special .chk firmware file you downloaded from table above.
  7. After the router says it is done... wait at least 5 minutes longer (5 full earth minutes) for it to fully reboot and power light to go solid green again. (Why wait? See peacock Note 1 "Important2" bold paragraph.)
  8. In web browser, go to http://192.168.1.1
  9. Verify DD-WRT successfully installed.
  10. Reset router (as documented above), and wait for router to reboot and Power light to go solid green again.
  11. In web browser, go to http://192.168.1.1 (you should see the DD-WRT create password screen)
  12. Create a password using the standard DD-WRT GUI
  13. Set Password, Login and manually configure DD-WRT.
  14. Note: Some users have needed to reset NVRAM from the CLI, see the "NO 30-30-30 reset..." section below for details. While these last few steps may not be necessary, the wiki author has performed them without issues.

  15. Telnet over to router (username = root & password = the one you just set)
  16. From telnet pass the following command (without quotes): "nvram erase && reboot"
  17. ...wait for router to reboot and Power light to go solid green again (5 minutes).
  18. In web browser, go to http://192.168.1.1 (you should be back at the set password screen again)
  19. Set Password, Login and manually configure DD-WRT.

Note 1: If you get an error message stating that the firmware you are loading is the same or older than the stock firmware on the unit, that is fine. Have it load the firmware anyway.

Note 2: While not always necessary it is also a best practice to set your computer to a static IP of 192.168.1.8 (or to whatever subnet the router is on) for flashing. Also when flashing from a windows client I like to open a command prompt window and pass the following command (no quotes) "ping 192.168.1.1 -t -i 200" and watch the TTL responses during the process. Remember to set your client back to get IP from DHCP when you are finished.

DD-WRT Upgrade

Download .bin (trailed .chk build would also work) file for desired build: see Where do I download firmware?.

Locate correct firmware in folder netgear-r6300v2: do not use broadcom_K26 nor broadcom_K3X folders.

Follow Initial DD-WRT Installation except use DD-WRT Administration->Firmware Upgrade. Reset afterward.

Return to Stock

Flashing back to Netgear Firmware is supported. Just use the dd-wrt web interface and upload netgear firmware. Since netgear is not using the same password var as dd-wrt you have to reset the router after you flashed back to netgear firmware, otherwise the netgear webif will not accept the default password. (Per Kong's pre-Oct. 2014 "readme" file.)

Build Information

It is generally recommended to use latest builds, but first read the forum build threads to avoid bad builds.

Forum threads for reference:
-- Support for Netgear R6300 / R6300v2 covers both v1 and v2 so read carefully!
-- New Broadcom ARM driver was the rallying point for Kong build testing (deprecated).
-- Since this device has a similar architecture to the R7000, forum info related to it could also be beneficial.


DO NOT 30-30-30 Reset ARM Devices

Reset notes: In early 2015, Kong announced a reset is required for certain upgrades as well. Do NOT restore an NVRAMBAK from previous build as it will undo the reset. While not always necessary, a reset with manual configuration is recommended for large version changes, and required before reporting issues.

There are a few methods to reset. The first is using the reset button:

  • When DD-WRT is running, press and hold the reset button until the lights flash (>10sec).

GUI Reset: To restore default nvram settings either:

  • Select the factory reset option from the firmware upload GUI drop-down menu:
    • Administration->Firmware Upgrade
    • Select the firmware file and "reset to defaults" from the drop-down menu, then click Upgrade
  • ...or use the reset to default settings option:
    • Administration->Factory Defaults
    • Select radio button, then Apply settings

From telnet/ssh (CLI): Telnet (or SSH, if enabled) to the device and see Erasing NVRAM, as this is build-dependent.