NETGEAR FSM726v3 Switch Firmware 8.0.1.2

Changes:

- IP Source Guard: Protect man-in-the-middle attack
- ARP Guard: Protect against ARP spoofing attack
- DHCP Snooping: Protect against disguised DHCP server
- ACL over VLAN: Allow ACL control be applied to entire VLAN instead on a port only
- Dynamic VLAN: Allow port's VLAN membership be determined by the RADIUS server
- Guest VLAN: Allow creation of DMZ VLAN in company network
- IPv6 Management: Allow the switch CPU management be part of IPv6 network
- IPv6 Routing: Support routing of IPv6 packet. Only available via license.
- 4-to-6 Tunnel: Support tunneling of IPv6 to IPv4 traffic and vice versa
- IP Multicast Routing: Support routing of IP multicast traffic for application like video streaming. Only available via license.
- Dual Image: Provide backup firmware image in case the main image is corrupted during firmware upgrade
- Captive Portal: Provide internet access authentication
- Text-based Configuration: The switch configuration now is in text format when the configuration file is backup to the PC that it can be edited or reviewed easily
- MLD Snooping: IPv6 multicast protocol snooping for forming IPv6 multicast group
- RADIUS enhancements: Add backup RADIUS server, allow server redundancy. Support simultaneous transactions from the RADIUS client to multiple RADIUS servers
- Denial Of Service Protection: Provide protection against common Internet Denial of Service attack
- Voice VLAN: Support LLDP-MED enable IP Phone for creating special VLAN for priority treatment
- IP subnet VLAN: Allow creation of VLAN based on the client device's IP address subnet
- SCP, SFTP Firmware Upgrade: Support secure file transfer for firmware upgrade
- Dynamic Stack: Allow stacking be constructed using optical cable
- sFlow: Support traffic flow monitoring based on network flows
- Auto VoIP: Support QOS treatment of IP phones.

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.