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-'''This page is only for the Netgear R6400 v1, not v2.''' [[Netgear_R6400v2|Netgear R6400v2]]+'''This is ONLY for the Netgear R6400 (v1). It is not for [[Netgear_R6400v2|R6400v2]]''' (nor [https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=316399 R6700v3] - R6400v2/R67000v2 forum thread).
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__TOC__ __TOC__
-==Hardware Specs==+==Hardware [http://techinfodepot.shoutwiki.com/wiki/Netgear_R6400_v1 Specs]==
-The hardware is almost identical to a Netgear R6300v2 but with external antennas and different boardid.+The hardware is almost identical to a Netgear R6300v2, but has external antennas and different FCC and board IDs.
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==Installation== ==Installation==
 +Firmware is in the ''netgear-r6400'' directory, and has been supported in DD-WRT since build 29968. KONG builds may also be used. (K3-AC-ARM folder). See [[Index:FAQ#Where_do_I_download_firmware.3F|Where do I download firmware?]] for links to both Kong and regular (Brainslayer) builds.
-Supported in DD-WRT since build: [ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/betas/2016/06-17-2016-r29968/netgear-r6400/factory-to-dd-wrt.chk 29968]+*Use the .chk file to flash from the OEM firmware GUI, then reset afterward: see below.
- +*Use the webupgrade file to upgrade to a newer version of dd-wrt.
-KONG builds may also be used. (K3-AC-ARM folder)+
- +
-Use the .chk file first and the webupgrade file to upgrade to a newer version of dd-wrt.+
- +
-See [[Index:FAQ#Where_do_I_download_firmware.3F|Where do I download firmware?]] for links to both Kong and regular brainslayer builds. (located in the Netgear R6400 folder for brainslayer builds).+
-==DO NOT 30-30-30 Reset ARM Devices==+==Reset methods==
-'''...in addition to the reset button as described above...'''+'''<font color=red>DO NOT "30-30-30" Reset ARM Devices!</font>'''
-'''From the GUI:'''+====GUI Reset====
-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>+To restore default nvram settings either:
-Administration > Factory Defaults (select radio button, then apply settings)<br>+*Select the factory reset option from the firmware upload GUI drop-down menu:<br>
-or <br>+**''Administration''->''Firmware Upgrade''
-Administration > Firmware Upgrade (after browsing to your firmware file, select "reset to defaults" from dropdown, then click upgrade button)+**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 the Command Line Interpreter (CLI):'''+====Command Line Interpreter (CLI) Reset====
-Telnet over to the device and pass the following command (without quotes): "nvram erase && reboot" <br>+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.
-'''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).+====Reset Button====
 +With the firmware is running normally, hold the reset button until the lights flash (10-20 seconds).
 +
 +==Reset notes==
 +In February 2015 [https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=948136#948136 Kong stated] a reset is required for certain upgrades, such as certain wireless driver updates]. While not usually necessary, reset and manual configuration should be performed if any issues are encountered, and only report issues after this is done. Do NOT restore an nvram backup (NVRAMBAK) from previous builds in these cases, as it will undo the reset.
[[Category:Netgear guides]] [[Category:Netgear guides]]

Current revision

This is ONLY for the Netgear R6400 (v1). It is not for R6400v2 (nor R6700v3 - R6400v2/R67000v2 forum thread).

Contents


[edit] Hardware Specs

The hardware is almost identical to a Netgear R6300v2, but has external antennas and different FCC and board IDs.

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 External
Switch 4x GigE LAN + 1 GigE WAN
USB 1x USB 3.0 + 1x USB 2.0
Power Adapter 12VDC 2.5A wall wart

[edit] Installation

Firmware is in the netgear-r6400 directory, and has been supported in DD-WRT since build 29968. KONG builds may also be used. (K3-AC-ARM folder). See Where do I download firmware? for links to both Kong and regular (Brainslayer) builds.

  • Use the .chk file to flash from the OEM firmware GUI, then reset afterward: see below.
  • Use the webupgrade file to upgrade to a newer version of dd-wrt.

[edit] Reset methods

DO NOT "30-30-30" Reset ARM Devices!

[edit] 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

[edit] Command Line Interpreter (CLI) Reset

Telnet (or SSH, if enabled) to the device and see Erasing NVRAM, as this is build-dependent.

[edit] Reset Button

With the firmware is running normally, hold the reset button until the lights flash (10-20 seconds).

[edit] Reset notes

In February 2015 Kong stated a reset is required for certain upgrades, such as certain wireless driver updates]. While not usually necessary, reset and manual configuration should be performed if any issues are encountered, and only report issues after this is done. Do NOT restore an nvram backup (NVRAMBAK) from previous builds in these cases, as it will undo the reset.