NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
Solved
GSS108E: firmware upgrade timeout
Hi all, I was trying to upgrade the firmare of my GSS108E to version 1.0.0.1. The firmware was load until about 40%, then the "Prosafe Plus Configuraton Utility" reports an timeout. The "PPC...
Solution here:
Enjoy.
Summary: Enter a manual arp entry for the IP and MAC address of your GSS108E. Expect Netgear engineers to think you're talking about the GS108E :)
Hello JohnRo,
sorry to disappoint you: I am using the newest utility (V2.3.5, actially downloaded!)
My setup: Lenovo laptop with Windows 10, PSP Utillity V2.3.5, switch direct connected to the laptop, the laptop NIC is in the same subnetwork as the switch, the utility finds the switch, the 1000M led is on, after the product name is a star (GSS108E*),
selecting and [Apply] opens a window for the firmware binary, selecting the fw and clicking [Ok], the firmware loads up to 47% and then a window: "Firmware Upgrade TFTP Time out!"
Solution here:
Enjoy.
Summary: Enter a manual arp entry for the IP and MAC address of your GSS108E. Expect Netgear engineers to think you're talking about the GS108E :)
NETGEAR Academy
Boost your skills with the Netgear Academy - Get trained, certified and stay ahead with the latest Netgear technology!
Join Us!
