New Feature:
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Add a new column to Port Status to display “Max MTU” supported by the device.
Modification:
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Change Web GUI page title from “NETGEAR ProSAFE Click Switch” to “NETGEAR GSS116E”
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Change production description from “ProSAFE 16-Port Gigabit Click Switch“ to “16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Click Switch” on the Web GUI
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In the help section of web GUI, the links to Documentation and Support now point directly to the product support page
Security Fixes:
- Fixes security vulnerabilities.
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PSV-2018-0542
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PSV-2018-0612
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For more information about security vulnerabilities, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/security.
Bug Fixes:
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Invalid combinations of IP and mask are accepted with access control list.
If your GSS116E firmware version is V1.0.0.0:
You can use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to update to the new firmware version V1.6.0.9. Follow these steps:
- Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to update the switch to version V1.6.0.9.
- After completing the firmware update, open a web browser and log in to the GSS116E.
- The device UI prompts you to update the boot loader.
- You must update the boot loader to version V1.0.0.5.
If your GSS116E firmware version is V1.0.0.0, and you cannot use the ProSAFE Plus Utility:
Follow these steps:
- Remove all Ethernet cables from the GSS116E except for the cable connected to the PC that you want to use to perform the firmware update.
- Open a web browser and update the firmware to V1.0.0.2.
- Once the device is updated to V1.0.0.2., proceed to the instructions for updating from this firmware version.
If your GSS116E firmware version is V1.0.0.2:
- Open a web browser and log in to your GSS116E to check the loader v
- If the loader version is V1.0.0.0, type: http://x.x.x.x/loader_upg.htm.
- Where x.x.x.x represents your GSS116E’s IP address. Example: http://192.168.0.239/loader_upg.htm
- Update the boot loader to V1.0.0.5.
- GSS116E reboots automatically when done.
2.Upgrade to the newest V1.6.0.9 firmware.
- Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to update the switch to version V1.6.0.9
- If you cannot use the ProSAFE Plus Utility, open a web browser and update the firmware to V1.6.0.9. The upgrade from firmware V1.0.0.2 fails the first time. Using the same browser, upgrade the firmware V1.6.0.9 again.
If your GSS116E firmware version is V1.0.0.5 or above:
- Use a web browser to log in to your GSS116E.
- If a loader upgrade page is prompted, you must upgrade loader to V1.0.0.5. When the loader V1.0.0.5 is successfully loaded (onto the switch), your GSS116E will automatically reboot.
- Use either the Plus Utility or a web browser to upgrade the firmware to V1.6.0.9.