Manage Software Images; Copy A Software Image - NETGEAR GS108Tv3 User Manual

8-Port Gigabit (PoE+) Ethernet Smart Managed Pro Switch with (2 SFP or 2 Copper Ports and)
Note: After you download a text configuration file, the switch applies the
configuration automatically.
11. After you download a software image file, if you want the switch to run the software image,
do the following:
a. Select the new software image file (see Change the software image that loads when
the switch starts or reboots on page 448).
b. Reboot the switch (see Reboot the switch on page 437).

Manage software images

The switch maintains two versions of the switch software in permanent storage. One image is
the active image, and the second image is the backup image. The active image is loaded
when the switch starts or reboots. This feature reduces switch down time when you are
updating the switch software.
Note: A switch that runs an older (legacy) software version might not load a
configuration file that is created by a newer software version. In such
a situation, the switch displays a warning.
The following sections describe how you can manage the software images:
Copy a software image on page 447
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Configure dual image settings on page 448
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View the dual image status on page 451
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Copy a software image

You can copy a software image from one location (primary or backup) to another.
To copy a software image:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired connection to connect your computer to the network, or
connect directly to a switch that is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the switch on-network and
connected to the Internet on page 19 or Access the switch off-network on page 30.
The login page displays.
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