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M4350 Firmware Upgrade from v 12.0.17.10, B1.0.0.17 to v 14.0.2.26 Fails
Hello, I just acquired Q4 of the 4300--52-POE+ switches. I can logon to all of them and all sensors and lights show nominal working condition (everything is Green and no alerts). The current ver...
Thanks for the clarification. Yes, I figured that out that I had the wrong firmware. But the unfortunately, its because of how Netgear indicates model numbers. My M4300 is model number GSM4352PB. Given the 4352 in the model name, I believed this was a model within the 4350 line. Obviously it isn't. No worries. I upgraded it successfully to 12.0.19.x version of firmware. Know that I very much appreciate the help, and I would respectfully suggest that Netgear change its approach of model numbers to avoid such confusions (again stated with kindness and good intention).
We can now close this as being resolved. Again, thank you!!!!
Mike
G'day Mike
Common misunderstanding these are not simple consumer switches or appliances - so nothing failed on the update. Much more, all Netgear Managed and Smart Managed Switches are holding two software images in two partitions.
Here an example from the Smart Managed Switches admin manual section:
Welcome to the wonderful world of enterprise switches, routers, wireless access points!
Thats all you have to know for learning and understanding your new switches world..
One more point: You can't randomly install firmware images intended for other switch models. The M4350 image certainly can't be run on your M4300-52 model. So wach your step, and select the appropriate model from the Netger Support site.
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/m4300-52g-poe-plus%20550w%20psu/#download
As of writing, the current firmware is v12.0.19.4 and applicable to a longer list of models.
We can't take away the need for undestanding and learning the world of enterprise networking units. Convinced you will find your way through the great documentation available for your newly acquired switches.
Enjoy!
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