Bug Fixes:

• For compliance with California state law, the default “password” must be changed after logging into the switch.
• To configure SNMPv3, the Authentication Protocol must be configured as MD5 or SHA. The ‘none’ option for Authentication Protocol is no longer allowed. If you upgrade firmware to V5.3.0.35 from an older version, you can clear your temporary Internet files or browser cache to see the new settings.
• Add a new option under Security > Management Security > SCC Control to disable or enable Smart Control Center (SCC).  It is set to Disable by default.  Note: The SCC Utility can still discover the switch even if SCC is disabled. 

Notes:

• SNMP community with public or private community string will be removed if upgrading from firmware version older than v5.3.0.35.
• NETGEAR 10G SFP+ modules AXM761/762/763 can be used for long-distance stacking for the GS7xxTS/TPS. However, the stacking bandwidth is still 2.5G per port.

Firmware Update Instructions:

1. Download the new firmware 5.3.0.35 from the NETGEAR product support website and store it locally. The released zip file contains the switch firmware (gs7xxts_tps-v5.3.0.35.stk) and MIB files. Unzip the file to extract the switch image..

   Download Link:http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/GS728TPS/GS728TS_GS728TPS_GS752TS_GS752TPS_V5.3.0.35.zip

2. There are four methods to upgrade the new firmware from PC to the switch.
    
   1. HTTP
   2. TFTP
   3. SCC (Smart Control Center)

   Below are the steps to upgrade the firmware via HTTP, which is the most convenient method. For the other methods, see the Software User Manual for instructions.

3. To use HTTP method, go to Maintenance > File Management > Dual Image > Dual Image Configuration to find the backup (next-active) image. .
4. Assuming the backup image is image1, go to Maintenance > Download > HTTP File Download to download the firmware.
   1. Set File Type to Archive.
   2. Set Image Name to Image1.
   3. Browse to the location where you stored the firmware file gs7xxts_tps-v5.3.0.35.stk.
   4. Click the Apply button.

   The firmware download takes several minutes. Do not power cycle the switch before the success message shows.

   
5. Go to Maintenance > File Management > Dual Image > Dual Image Configuration and set these values:.
   1. Set Unit Number to All
   2. Set Image Name to Image1.
   3. Select the Activate Image check box.
   4. Click the Apply button.

   

6. Go to Maintenance > File Management > Dual Image > Dual Image Status, to double check that firmware version 5.3.0.35 is correctly downloaded to image1, and image1 is the next-active image. If not, go back to step 3 to download the switch image again..
7. Go to Maintenance > Reset > Device Reboot, set Reboot Unit No. to All (default option), and then select the check box and click the Apply button..

   The restart may take several minutes, do not power cycle or reboot the switch before the process is complete.

8. After the switch restarts, login and visit System > Management > System Information to double check whether the firmware upgraded correctly. ”.