New Features and Enhancements:

• Added an “EDIT” button on QoS setting page to help simplify the configuration.
• Added DHCP refresh function to the bottom reset button: Press and hold the reset button for 5 seconds to enable and refresh DHCP IP address.  Press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds to change the settings back to factory default values.
• Added port priority configurable field to port status submenu.
• Changed QoS priority levels from 3 to 4 and changed the default priority to high.

Bug Fixes:

• Can’t discover device through UPnP when system name is configured with special character
• Changed UPnP device icon for S8000 to show up as a switch in Windows network infrastructure list.
• Instead of staying expanded, menu collapses after applying the new setting.

Upgrade Procedure:

Using Computer with Microsoft Windows Operating System

1. Download the new firmware GS808E_V1.0.2.3.bin from NETGEAR product support Website and store it in local PC. Unzip it to get the switch firmware image.
2. Connect your computer to the same network as your S8000 switch.
3. Open Windows Explorer, click the Network link.
4. Select “Nighthawk S8000” switch on which you want to upgrade the firmware.
5. Double-click Nighthawk S8000. The login page of the management interface opens.
6. Enter the switch’s password in the password field. (The default password is password.)
7. Select ADVANCED SETTINGS > Firmware. The Firmware Upgrade page displays.
8. Click the file browser icon to locate and select the firmware file GS808E_V1.0.2.3.bin on your PC.
9. Click the UPLOAD 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.
10. Once the new firmware is successfully loaded (onto the switch), your S8000 will automatically reboot itself. Wait at least 30 seconds for the reboot to complete.

Using Apple MAC Devices

1. Download the new firmware GS808E_V1.0.2.3.bin from NETGEAR product support Website and store it in local PC. Unzip it to get the switch firmware image.
2. Find the S8000 MAC address from the label on the bottom of S8000.
3. Using an Ethernet cable, connect the S8000 to the router to which your Apple MAC is connected.
4. Turn on the power to the S8000.
5. Find the IP address corresponding to the MAC address of your S8000 from your router's DHCP server or attached device table.
6. Access to your S8000 switch using a web browser by entering its IP address in the address bar.
7. Enter the switch’s password in the password field. (The default password is password.)
8. Select ADVANCED SETTINGS > Firmware.
9. Click the file browser icon to locate and select the firmware file GS808E_V1.0.2.3.bin on your local desktop.
10. Click the UPLOAD 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.
11. Once the new firmware is successfully loaded (onto the switch), your S8000 will automatically reboot itself. Wait at least 30 seconds for the reboot to complete.

Download Link : http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/GS808E/GS808E_V1.0.2.3.zip