NETGEAR GSS116E Switch Firmware 1.0.0.5

New feature:

- Added a Switch Management Mode on the Web GUI to allow user to choose to manage the switch from Web browser only or from both Web browser and Plus Utility.

Modifications:

- Fixed the vulnerabilities of cross-site Scripting (XSS) and cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.
- Implemented more secured encryption algorithm to work with new version of Plus Utility (V2.4.3 or higher).

Upgrade Procedure:

- Download the new firmware and unzip it to the file to extract the switch firmware image.
- Download NETGEAR GSS116E Switch Configuration Utility.
- Decompress and install the ProSAFE Plus Utility.
- Connect your computer to the same network as your GSS116E switch.
- Double-click the ProSAFE Plus Utility icon. The configuration home page displays a list of Web Managed (Plus) Switches on the network.
- Select the GSS116E switch that you want to upgrade the firmware on.
- When prompted, enter the password for the GSS116E switch in the password field.
- The default password is password.
- Select System > Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade.
- The Firmware Upgrade page displays.
- Click the BROWSE button to locate and select the firmware file on your PC.
- Click the Apply button.

Warning:

- Do not interrupt the network connection while in progress. Do not disconnect the Ethernet cable or power off the unit until the process is complete. The update may take several minutes even though you may not see any activity on the screen.
- When the upgrade is complete, your switch restarts. The upgrade process typically takes about three minutes.
- Once the new firmware is successfully loaded (onto the switch), your GSS116E will automatically reboot itself. Wait at least 1 minute for the reboot to complete.
- Open a web browser and enter the IP address of the GSS116E into the address bar and log in to the switch management GUI.
- You are going to be prompted immediately to update the bootloader. Click the BROWSE button and select the new bootloader code from the location on your computer where you unzipped the firmware files.
- Click the APPLY button.
- Warning: Do not interrupt the network connection while in progress. Do not disconnect the Ethernet cable or power off the unit until the process is complete. The update may take several minutes even though you may not see any activity on the screen.
- When the new bootloader code is successfully loaded (onto the switch), your GSS116E will automatically reboot.

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.