NETGEAR FSM750S Switch Firmware 2.6.0

Enhancements

1. Added support for management VLAN for CPU access
2. Improved management CPU response in stacking application
3. Fixed "Unrecognized command" errors when downloading configuration file to a FSM726
4. Add Syslog function to report link change events
5. Improve handling of IGMP snooping in VLAN application
6. Change port flow-control default mode from enable to disable
7. Enhance 802.1x handling to allow user sessions to be reestablished when the switch is rebooted while there are active authenticated users

Upgrading Using the Web Interface

- Select Advanced > Advanced Tools > Software Upgrade > Net for Next Boot From.
- Enter IP address of the computer where you saved the firmware in TFTP Server IP Address.
- Enter the firmware's filename in TFTP Path/Filename and click Apply.
- Click Tools > Save Configuration > Save.
- Select Tools > Device Reset > Reset to reboot.
- After the switch reboots, test it. If you decide to keep the new firmware:
- Go to Advanced > Advanced Tools > Software Upgrade.
- Select Net & Save in Next Boot from.
- Click Apply.
- Click Save Configuration > Save.
- Click Tools > Device Reset > Reset.
- If, instead, you decide not to keep the new firmware, then reboot the switch.

Upgrading Using the Console Interface

- Select Advanced > Advanced Tools > Software Upgrade > Net for Next Boot From.
- Enter IP address of the computer where you saved the firmware in TFTP Server IP Address.
- Enter the firmware's filename in TFTP Path/Filename.
- Press CTRL-W.
- Select Main Menu > Tools > Reset Switch to reboot.
- After it reboots, test it. If you decide to keep the new firmware:
- Go to Advanced > Advanced Tools > Software Upgrade.
- Select Net & Save in Next Boot from.
- Press CTRL-W.
- Select Main Menu > Tools > Device Reset.
- If, instead, you decide not to keep the new firmware, then reboot the switch.

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.