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Calab
Aspirant
Apr 10, 2023

NetGear ProSafe GS105E v2 managed switch bricked after firmware update

I have a Netgear ProSafe Plus switch, model Gigabit Plus Switch Series (GS105Ev2). I recently attempted to do a firmware update but it appears to have failed. The switch still appears to function as ...
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Calab
Aspirant
Apr 12, 2023

I have the ability to program the Winbond 25Q16DVSIG chip on found on the board, I just need to know WHAT to program.

 

Is there a source for the full code that goes onto this EPROM? Will flashing just the downloaded firmware work or is there a loader that needs to be added?

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    Calab
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    Apr 20, 2023

    I successfully flashed the firmware for this switch to the EPROM, but still no joy. Most likely it needs additional code on the EPROM to boot properly.

     

    Is there any source for a dump of what is found on the Winbond 26Q16V EPROM?

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