NETGEAR FSM726v1 Switch Firmware 2.5.0 Download

Posted at December 22, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

NETGEAR FSM726v1 Switch Firmware 2.5.0 Description

Enhancements

- Adds a filter to prevent the switch from learning non-unicast MAC address from incoming packets
- Adds VLAN ID when sending RADIUS accounting packet to RADIUS server
- Forwards Reply-Message (RADIUS Attribute 18) to the supplicant as an EAP Notification Request
- Adds support for "Per MAC" authentication for 802.1X in addition to the per port authentication

Upgrading Using the Web Interface

- Select Advanced > Advanced Tools > Software Upgrade > Net for Next Boot From.
- Enter IP address of the computer where you saved the firmware in TFTP Server IP Address.
- Enter the firmware's filename in TFTP Path/Filename and click Apply.
- Click Tools > Save Configuration > Save.
- Select Tools > Device Reset > Reset to reboot.
- After the switch reboots, test it. If you decide to keep the new firmware:
- Go to Advanced > Advanced Tools > Software Upgrade.
- Select Net & Save in Next Boot from.
- Click Apply.
- Click Save Configuration > Save.
- Click Tools > Device Reset > Reset.
- If, instead, you decide not to keep the new firmware, then reboot the switch.

Upgrading Using the Console Interface

- Select Advanced > Advanced Tools > Software Upgrade > Net for Next Boot From.
- Enter IP address of the computer where you saved the firmware in TFTP Server IP Address.
- Enter the firmware's filename in TFTP Path/Filename.
- Press CTRL-W.
- Select Main Menu > Tools > Reset Switch to reboot.
- After it reboots, test it. If you decide to keep the new firmware:
- Go to Advanced > Advanced Tools > Software Upgrade.
- Select Net & Save in Next Boot from.
- Press CTRL-W.
- Select Main Menu > Tools > Device Reset.
- If, instead, you decide not to keep the new firmware, then reboot the switch.

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.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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