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Fry-kun's avatar
Fry-kun
Aspirant
Mar 28, 2020
Solved

Can't update GS108PEv3 firmware

I just got a GS108PEv3 and trying to update it to latest firmware, 2.06.10 (it's currently on 2.06.08) I tried 2 browsers (Firefox, Chrome) and the file upload appears to happen, but the switch does...
  • Fry-kun's avatar
    Fry-kun
    Apr 11, 2020

    I managed to revive the switch after finding an ancient desktop with Windows XP, installing the proSafe software on it.

    The software found the switch stuck in "flashing" mode and allowed me to finish the flashing.

     

    There should be a huge disclaimer that says "DO NOT USE FIRMWARE UPGRADE FROM ANY MODERN BROWSER"

    They don't allow setting file upload timeout nowadays...

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DaneA
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Mar 31, 2020

Fry-kun,

 

Thanks for the feedback.  To further isolate the problem, let us try a different PC/laptop and kindly download again the latest firmware v2.06.10 here.  If I'm not mistaken the file size of the zip file should be about 255KB.  Then, perform the steps I indicated on the forum thread here.  

 

 

Regards,

 

DaneA

NETGEAR Community Team

Fry-kun's avatar
Fry-kun
Aspirant
Mar 31, 2020

If you have the settings for JTAG interface (voltage/baud/parity/etc.), please tell me if I can upload the firmware that way.

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