Upgrade the Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 with DD-WRT firmware.
Upgrade the Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 with DD-WRT firmware.
I’m thinking about upgrading your router firmware to DDWRT to fix a wireless problem. Since you’re using a Synology DS215j NAS and several shared drives, you’ll need to check if the network settings remain unchanged after the flash. You won’t have to remap the whole network unless you specifically change configurations—most changes stay in place unless you alter critical settings.
You may need to adjust the mapping since it will use different firmware with additional or varied options. Opt for a verified version rather than the newest release, as some Nighthawk users have faced major problems with recent updates. Consider using BS r33006—it’s a stable 2017 build but predates KRACK and Specter. Keep in mind the Meltdown patches, so start there to become comfortable before moving to newer builds. Once familiar, you can select a more recent version and be aware that older configurations might require resetting to factory defaults if flashing fails.
I think it could be. It probably depends on whether devices rely on DHCP or have fixed IPs. Check out this guide: http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486 – it explains the process in detail. You’ll likely need to flash twice: once for DDWRT installation and again for an updated version. Be sure to follow the steps carefully; that should resolve any issues.