New Features and Enhancements:
- Adds ping and traceroute network administrative functions to the Troubleshooting page in the Insight Web Portal and app.
Security Fixes:
- Fixes security vulnerabilities.
This firmware addresses security vulnerabilities. For more information about security vulnerabilities, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/security.
Bug Fixes:
- Fixes the issue where the DNS host configuration doesn’t accept an IPv6 address.
- Fixes the issue where the PoE schedule for weekly recurrence does not display correctly in the GUI.
- Fixes the issue where the NMS300 gets the wrong MAC address from the device.
Warnings:
Read and follow these warnings before updating any firmware version prior to 2.0.0.XX.
Updating GS724TPv2 FW from v1.1.1.x to v2.0.2.8
If you are updating GS724TPv2 FW from v1.1.1.x to v2.0.2.8, make sure to follow these instruction carefully.
Caution: To successfully upgrade the firmware to v2.0.0.16 from v1.1.x.x, you must perform a series of updates in the following order:
V1.1.1.x.rom > V1.1.50.39.rom > V2.0.0.16.img > V2.0.0.16.bix.
Important: Existing configurations will be erased after updating the firmware from v1.1.1.x to v2.0.0.x. Furthermore, configuration files are not compatible between v1.x.x.x and v2.x.x.x firmware.
Download Link : https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/GS724TPv2/GS724TPv2_GS724TPP_V2.0.2.8.zip
Firmware Update Instructions:
There are three methods to upgrade the new firmware from your PC to the switch:
- HTTP
- TFTP
- SCC (Smart Control Center)
The following steps show how to update the firmware via HTTP, which is the most convenient method.
Note: For other methods, see the Installation Guide and User Manual.
- To use HTTP, go to Maintenance > Download > HTTP File Download.
Assume that the current active image is Image 1, download the new firmware, and save it as Image 2.- Set the File Type as Archive and Image Name as Image2.
- Browse for the firmware file GS724TPv2_V1.1.50.39.rom on your local computer.
- Tap the Apply button to start the firmware download.
- After successfully downloading the firmware file, go to Maintenance > File Management > Dual Image > Dual Image Configuration and perform the following steps:
- If the current active image is Image1, set the Image Name to Image2.
- Select the Active Image check box.
- Click the Apply button.
- Go to Maintenance > File Management > Dual Image > Dual Image Status to double check that the Next-active image is version 1.1.50.39.
If not, go back to step 2 and reconfigure the active image. - Go to Maintenance > Reset > Device Reboot, select the check box, and then click the Apply button.
Caution: The restart might take several minutes. Do not power cycle or reboot the switch until the process completes. - After the switch restarts, log in to the switch and go to GUI page System > Management > System Information to verify that the firmware updated correctly.
- To download firmware GS724TPv2_V2.0.0.16.img to the switch, repeat steps 1–5.
- To update your firmware to v2.0.0.16.img, repeat steps 1–5, but use this path on step 1: Maintenance > Update > HTTP File Download.
- To update your firmware to GS724TPv2_GS724TPP_V2.0.0.16.bix, repeat steps 1–5, but use this path on step 1: Maintenance > Update > HTTP File Download.
To update your product’s firmware, follow the instructions in your product’s user manual. To find your user manual, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/, enter your model number in the search box, and click the Documentation button on the product page.