GSS108E Firmware Version 1.0.0.6

Description:
A firmware update may fail when an upgrade is performed using the web-browser based access or the ProSAFE® Plus Utility (v2.3.18 or earlier) due to the bootloader code timing out.

Units Affected:
Only GSS108E units that have a serial number beginning with "4851" are affected. Units with serial numbers beginning with "4852" or later are not affected.

Note: The serial number is found on the product label located on the bottom of the GSS108E unit.

Resolution:
Upgrade the firmware of your GSS108E to v1.0.0.6 and bootloader to v1.0.0.1:

Using the Download Link below, download and extract the new firmware to a convenient place such as your desktop.

Download Link: http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/GSS108E/GSS108E_V1.0.0.6.zip

Using Computer with Microsoft Windows Operating System

Save the compressed firmware GSS108E_FW_v1.0.0.6.zip on your local PC.
Decompress GSS108E_FW_v1.0.0.6.zip to get GSS108E_V1.0.0.6.bin and GSS108E_loader_V1.0.0.1.bin .
Download the ProSAFE Plus Utility v2.3.19 or later version from http://www.netgear.com/support/product/PCU
Decompress ProSAFE_Plus_Utility_V2.3.19.zip or later version.
Install the Plus Utility by double clicking the Prosafe Plus Utility 2.3.19.exe or later version.
Connect your computer to the same network as your GSS108E switch.
Double-click the ProSAFE Plus Utility icon. The configuration home page displays a list of Web Managed (Plus) Switches.
Note: If you do not see the GSS108E, click the REFRESH button or close and relaunch the ProSAFE Plus Utility again.You may also need to configure your computer's security software to allow broadcast packets to pass through (to/from) your PC's UDP ports 63321-63324. To allow this traffic, you can create a rule in your computer's security software, or temporarily disable the firewall, antivirus programs, or all on the computer. If you temporarily disable any security services, be sure to re-enable those services when the firmware upgrade is completed.
Select the GSS108E switch on which you want to upgrade the firmware.
When prompted, enter the switch’s password 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 GSS108E_V1.0.0.6.bin 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. .
Once the new firmware is successfully loaded (onto the switch), your GSS108E will automatically reboot itself. Wait at least 30 seconds for the reboot to complete.
Select the Network tab on the ProSAFE Plus Utility window, and click REFRESH button to find the IP address of your GSS108E switch.
Open a web browser and enter the IP address of the GSS108E into the address bar and log in to the switch management GUI.
Update the bootloader to v1.0.0.1. Click the BROWSE button and select the new bootloader code GSS108E_loader_V1.0.0.1.bin 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 GSS108E will automatically reboot.

Using Apple MAC Devices

Save the compressed firmware file GSS108E_FW_v1.0.0.6.zip to your local Desktop.
Decompress the file GSS108E_FW_v1.0.0.6.zip to get the GSS108E_V1.0.0.6.bin and GSS108E_loader_V1.0.0.1.bin files..
Download and install a version of TFTP server software and install it (if you haven't already done so). A version of TFTP server can be found at: .
http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/11116/tftpserver
- The following steps are using above TFTP server as an example.
- Click Change Path to Desktop/GSS108E_FW_v1.0.0.6 where GSS108E_V1.0.0.6.bin is saved
- Make sure the "Working path permissions" and "Parent folder permissions" are showing as "Attributes OK." If not, click the Fix button next to it.
- Click Start TFTP and make sure Server status is "Running."
- Record the TFTP server IP address.
Find the GSS108E MAC address from the label on the bottom of GSS108E.
Using an Ethernet cable, connect the GSS108E to the router to which your Apple MAC is connected. .
Turn on the power to the GSS108E..
Find the IP address corresponding to the MAC address of your GSS108E from your router's DHCP server or attached device table. Record the IP address and MAC address of your GSS108E.
Open Launchpad on your MAC computer.
Open the Terminal from either

(or)
Open the terminal and input the command “sudo arp -s <IP-Address> xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx”. ( where <IP-Address> is the IP of your GSS108E and xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx is theMAC Address of your GSS108E ). Enter password of your MAC computer.
On the terminal, enter the password of your MAC computer (not the password of the switch).
Log in to your GSS108E switch using a web browser by entering its IP address in the address bar.
Select Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade.
On the Firmware Upgrade window, click “Enter Loader Mode”.
Enter your Apple MAC's IP address into the TFTP server IP Address field and GSS108E_V1.0.0.6.bin into the Image File Name field.
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 firmware is successfully loaded (onto the switch), your GSS108E will automatically reboot itself..
Restart your Apple MAC computer.
Find the IP address corresponding to the MAC address of your GSS108E switch from your router's DHCP server or attached device table.
Open a web browser and enter the IP address of your GSS108E into the address bar to log in to the management GUI for your switch.
Update the bootloader to V1.0.0.1. Click the BROWSE button and select the new bootloader code GSS108E_loader_V1.0.0.1.bin 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 GSS108E will automatically reboot.