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Eaglehawk
Jun 17, 2017Apprentice
GSS108E firmware 1.0.0.10 upgrade loop
Well, after a few successful upgrades since the ARP debacle, I thought the upgrade to the 1.0.0.10 version would be a no brainer. Upgraded to the new ProSAFE Plus Utility 2.4.3, selected the GSS1...
- Jun 23, 2017
Swap unit arrived. It still had the 1.0.0.0 firmware. Followed the steps as per the 1.0.0.10 instructions for this firmware revision (as I still remember the TFTP problem).
Still had the same problem (The TFTP one, not the firmware loop). So I had to put manual arp entries in for the new switch to make it take the firmware upgrade. I thought this was fixed with the 2.4.3 version of ProSafe? Did I miss a step?
Anyway, all working now. Hope no one else has this issue :)
XavierLL
Jun 17, 2017NETGEAR Employee Retired
Hi EagleHawk,
After you finished your firmware upgrade could you open a web browser with the below address:
http://x.x.x.x/loader_upg.htm (x.x.x.x it's the ip address of the switch)
And update the bootlader?
Hope it helps!
Xavier Lleixa
NETGEAR CBU PLM
- EaglehawkJun 17, 2017Apprentice
I already tried that.
Asked to upload via TFTP, tried the TFTP2.exe method. Nothing.
(As a side note, the upgrade on my GSS116E worked fine, so I know it wasn't my method or firewalls etc...)
I've also tried to downgrade to an older firmware, and a power off/on. I haven't tried a factory reset yet, because that would involve pulling out the unit from the back of the cabinet...
It appears to rejecting any firmware I upload. The web interface will only let me submit a firmware file, the ProSAFE utility has an * next to the device, and only asks for a firmware upgrade. I've downloaded the firmware file from a different computer/browser to make sure it wasn't corrupted. I've tried 3 different browser types, two different computers, Windows Firewall all disabled.
Anything else?
- XavierLLJun 18, 2017NETGEAR Employee Retired
Hi Eaglehawk
I would suggest also to try to do an upgrade first to the 1.0.0.6 version and later on do the upgrade to 1.0.0.10 if you haven't try it yet.
https://kb.netgear.com/31087/GSS108E-Firmware-Version-1-0-0-6
If this doesn't work I would suggest you to open a chat / online with NETGEAR Support and let them know the status of the GSS108E switch.
Xavier Lleixa
NETGEAR CBU PLM
- EaglehawkJun 18, 2017Apprentice
I was already on 1.0.06 before the upgrade. I'll contact support.
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