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-'''This page is only for the Netgear R6400 v2, not v1.''' [[Netgear_R6400v1|Netgear R6400 v1]]+'''This page is only for the Netgear R6400 v2.''' The v1 wiki is: [[Netgear R6400v1]].
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-==Hardware Specs==+==Hardware [http://techinfodepot.shoutwiki.com/wiki/Netgear_R6400_v2 Specs]==
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==Installation== ==Installation==
 +Supported in DD-WRT (Netgear R6400v2 folder) since build [ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/betas/2018/06-10-2018-r36104/netgear-r6400v2/factory-to-dd-wrt.chk 36104]. There were also Kong builds (K3-AC-ARM folder) but are no longer supported. Use the .chk file for OEM upgrade and the webflash.bin file for DD-WRT upgrades. See [[Index:FAQ#Where_do_I_download_firmware.3F|Where do I download firmware?]].
-Supported in DD-WRT since build: [ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/betas/2018/06-10-2018-r36104/netgear-r6400v2/factory-to-dd-wrt.chk 36104]+==Forum Thread==
 +[https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=316399 Netgear R6400 v2 and R6700v3 Install Guide]
-KONG builds may also be used. (K3-AC-ARM folder)+====Debricking====
 +See the second post in the above thread.
-Use the .chk file first and the webflash file to upgrade to a newer version of dd-wrt.+==Reset==
 +There are several methods to reset to default settings (clear NVRAM).<br>
 +<b><font color=red>DO NOT "30-30-30" Reset ARM Devices!</font></b>
-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 R6400v2 folder for brainslayer builds).+'''Hardware reset button:'''
 +When DD-WRT is running, holding the reset button for 10 sec.
-==Debricking==+'''DD-WRT GUI:'''
-See the second post in this thread: [https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=316399 Netgear R6400v2 de-bricking]+Use the ''Restore Factory Defaults'' option:<br>
 +''Administration'' -> ''Factory Defaults'' (select radio button, then apply settings)<br>
 +...or select the ''Reset to Default settings'' option from the ''Firmware Upgrade'' drop down menu:<br>
 +''Administration'' -> ''Firmware Upgrade'' (select the firmware file and "Reset to Default" from dropdown, then ''Upgrade''
-=DO NOT 30-30-30 Reset ARM Devices=+'''Telnet/SSH (CLI):'''
-'''...in addition to the reset button as described above...'''+Login and run `nvram erase && reboot` for [[Hard_reset_or_30/30/30#Erasing_NVRAM build 35770 and later]].<br>
- +
-'''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).+
 +'''Reset notes:''' In Feb. 2015 Kong [http://forum.dd-wrt.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=948136#948136 announced a reset is required for certain upgrades as well]. Do NOT restore an nvram backup as it will undo the reset.
[[Category:Netgear guides]] [[Category:Netgear guides]]

Revision as of 00:19, 18 April 2020

This page is only for the Netgear R6400 v2. The v1 wiki is: Netgear R6400v1.

Contents


Hardware Specs

CPU Broadcom BCM4708A0
CPU Speed 1 GHz (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

Installation

Supported in DD-WRT (Netgear R6400v2 folder) since build 36104. There were also Kong builds (K3-AC-ARM folder) but are no longer supported. Use the .chk file for OEM upgrade and the webflash.bin file for DD-WRT upgrades. See Where do I download firmware?.

Forum Thread

Netgear R6400 v2 and R6700v3 Install Guide

Debricking

See the second post in the above thread.

Reset

There are several methods to reset to default settings (clear NVRAM).
DO NOT "30-30-30" Reset ARM Devices!

Hardware reset button: When DD-WRT is running, holding the reset button for 10 sec.

DD-WRT GUI: Use the Restore Factory Defaults option:
Administration -> Factory Defaults (select radio button, then apply settings)
...or select the Reset to Default settings option from the Firmware Upgrade drop down menu:
Administration -> Firmware Upgrade (select the firmware file and "Reset to Default" from dropdown, then Upgrade

Telnet/SSH (CLI): Login and run `nvram erase && reboot` for Hard_reset_or_30/30/30#Erasing_NVRAM build 35770 and later.

Reset notes: In Feb. 2015 Kong announced a reset is required for certain upgrades as well. Do NOT restore an nvram backup as it will undo the reset.

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