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ReadyNAS OS 6.4.1 is the latest minor firmware release from NETGEAR for your ReadyNAS Storage device. We strongly recommend that you review our upgrade tips prior to upgrading, ReadyNAS OS 6: Firmware Upgrade Guide and Tips

Note: If you're upgrading from a release prior to 6.4.0, please see our ReadyNAS OS 6.4.0: FAQs on upgrading firmware

What changes to expect in ReadyNAS OS 6.4.1

In this upgrade, we have made a few changes to the way shares and permissions are handled in the user-interface. For more information regarding these changes, please see our 6.4.1 FAQ on changes to the shares page.

Can I downgrade to 6.4.0 or below? If not, why?

NETGEAR strongly recommends that you always use the latest ReadyNAS firmware.

Note: Upgrading to a major release involves changes that prevent you from using an older version. 6.4 cannot be downgraded to an earlier major firmware. If you are experiencing an issue on ReadyNAS OS 6.4, review our ReadyNAS OS 6: Firmware Upgrade Guide and Tips.

 

What's new

 

  1. SMB clients now see the share quota usage when checking volume usage.
  2. Shares view on the Admin page has a new layout to provide more information at a glance. See  6.4.1 FAQ on changes to the shares page.
  3. Added an AFP forced permission setting for new files and folders.
  4. Added Password Recovery option to reset admin password using the reset button.
  5. Added SSH configuration option to Allow Shell and Rsync Only access per user.

For a full list of improvements and bug fixes, please see release notes.
 

Known issues

Status Legend
Green=Resolved Fixed in future release
Grey=Issue Duplicated
Red=Issue Not Duplicated

Last Updated:07/08/2025 | Article ID: 29961

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