Release Date:
October 27, 2025
Enhancements:
- Changes the default behavior of the switch:
- IGMP Snooping is enabled by default.
- Block Unknown Multicast Address is disabled by default.
Warnings:
Read and follow these warnings before updating your firmware:
- Do not use the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool (NSDT) to discover the device as it is no longer supported from firmware version 1.0.4.4. Use NETGEAR Discovery Tool (NDT) or the latest NETGEAR Insight App to discover the switch at the same subnet.
- If you disable HTTP and a problem occurs with the HTTPS certificate of the switch, you might not be able to access the device UI. In this case, you must reset the switch to factory default settings to regain access to the device UI.
Download Link: https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/GS116EP/GS316EP_EPP_GS116EP_EPP_V2.0.0.5.zip
Firmware Update Instructions:
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.