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GSS116E unable to update firmware either directly using current ProSafe Plus Utility or web browser
Unable to update GSS116E with new firmware file using ProSafe Utility 2.7.8 or by logging in with web browser ( FireFox or IE). The firmware file 1.6.0.5 that was posted now has a dead link. ...
Thanks for the update.
I'm on V1.0.0.2 and the instructions say I should update to V1.0.0.5 first.
Where do I find this version?
Also, can I do the bootloader upgrade from a browser or do I have to use the utility?
ua wrote:
I'm on V1.0.0.2 and the instructions say I should update to V1.0.0.5 first. Where do I find this version?
They talk of the bootloader v1.0.0.5 ... however, it's not part of the v1.6.1.4 firmware image ZIP download (this link show up when confirming the "I understand the instructions provided and will upgrade accordingly. I am ready to download the firmware.") and for the historical update issues, older downloads are not available.
Some digging unveils the v1.0.0.5 download ...
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Upgrade your GSS116E to firmware version V1.0.0.5 and then, afterward, use the web GUI to upgrade the new bootloader to version v1.0.0.5.
- Download the new firmware 1.0.0.5 (GSS116E V1.0.0.5.zip) from the NETGEAR product support Website and save it on your local PC. Unzip it to the file to extract the switch firmware image “GSS116E_V1.0.0.5.bin” and bootloader image “GSS116E_LOADER_V1.0.0.5.bin”.
Download Link:http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/GSS116E/GSS116E V1.0.0.5.zip
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However the mentioned GSS116E_LOADER_V1.0.0.5.bin isn't part of this archive, too.
DaneA please.
Thanks for the link!
So first update the V1.0.0.5 firmware from the GUI, then the V1.0.0.5 bootloader, then the v1.6.1.4 firmware and no need to use the Prosafe Utility? (The Utility only allows me to change the IP address of the switch)
Curiously, the release notes don't say what the latest firmware has to offer but only some (apparently incomplete) instructions on how to do the update!
- No! Strictly follow the new process as published. As I mentioned, the vootloader file isbt available as part of the referred dowbload link. Standby for the official 1 0 0.5 bootloader image please!
I don't want to be made responsible for any bricked GSS116E switches please, too!!!To prepare for this upgrade, I connected my Windows 10 laptop directly to the switch, turned off Windows Defender and fired up Prosafe Utility 2.7.8. It can see the switch but the System sub-menu is still grayed out.
I then did a web search and came across a posting that said you had to select the switch and then click on Apply to see the tabs/menus. I tried it and it worked! It even works if Windows Defender is enabled.
Hope this helps someone.
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