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Rodos
Dec 30, 2023Aspirant
GS105Ev2 Update Firmware Beyond V 1.2.0.5
I have an unused GS105Ev2 Plus Switch that I have been playing with. On an apparently misguided whim, I downloaded and flashed the original V1.2.0.5 firmware to the device. The switch still works, bu...
Rodos
Jan 01, 2024Aspirant
OK, I re-installed Npcap and confirmed that the compatibility option was selected. ProSAFE still reports no switch found. Also, since the beginning I've been using a static IP 192.168.0.210, with subnet 255.255.255.0. I just opened up my subnet to 255.255.0.0 with no improvement to results. My configuration is a Win 11 laptop with WiFi turned off and a wired connection to the switch. Nothing else.
schumaku
Jan 01, 2024Guru
Npcap installed with the admin-only mode? In case of yes, you need to launch the ProSafe Plus Config Utility as administrator. I guess starting the utility does not request admin privs.
- RodosJan 01, 2024Aspirant
I'm logged in as administrator, and even explicitly running as administrator makes no difference.
- schumakuJan 01, 2024Guru
Worth a try to uninstall and re-install Npcap with raised privileges.
- schumakuJan 01, 2024Guru
Don't have a current status - some times ago, the Admin-only installation was depreciated, look here https://ask.wireshark.org/question/12350/admin-only-mode/
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