NETGEAR GSM7248R Switch Firmware 7.2.1.6

New Features/Enhancements:

- Extend IP ACL rule configuration for including TCP flag field as filtering criteria
- Add Protected Ports Feature
- Remove GSM72xxR system boot menu option for deleting the operational code
- GSM7224R/48R: show hardware temperature, fan status, and RPS status are slow to get updated after switch rebooted

Bug Fixes:

- If configuration steps contain command lines to set the same PVID for a port multiple times, the configuration file may not be saved when the save command is issued.
- Traffic destine to a VRRP virtual MAC address will stop being forwarded after the VRRP master is rebooted. No response on console and from GUI while modify MSTP port path cost thru GUI
- The switch would fail in using xmodem protocol to download file to the switch by serial port
- GUI MSTP: VLAN 24 can not be associated with MST instance.
- OSPF GUI configuration page is missing “external-lsdb-limit” field
- HTTP firmware download failed while using GUI with HTTPS mode 

About Switch Firmware:

Given the large variety of models and different methods for upgrading the switch, if you wish to apply this package, we recommend that you read and understand the installation steps before you install a new firmware, even if you are a power user.

Usually the update procedure isn't much of a hassle as manufacturers try to make it as simple as possible; however, there are cases that are exceptions to this rule. First off, go to the system information page of the switch to check that the currently installed version isn't either newer or matching this release.

Applying a new firmware can decrease the security vulnerabilities, enhance overall performance and compatibility, improve various power management functions, resolve different errors, and add support for newly developed technologies and protocols.

It is recommended that you perform this step in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit, and that you don't interrupt the upgrade in any way, because this might cause the switch to malfunction.

That being said, click the download button, get and apply the new version, and check back with our website constantly to stay up to speed with the latest releases.