NETGEAR 700 Series Managed Switch for Software v2.1 - Manual (Page 19)

700 Series Managed Switch User’s Guide for Software v2.1
Software Upgrade Procedure 3-2
SM-10004-02
5. Restart the system via the Tools>Reset command. Bootstrap will retrieve the new software
image then pass control to it. The system executes the new software image.
The previous software image in non-volatile memory will not be replaced by the new software
image. This enables you to return to the previous image if you do not like the new image.
6. Verify that the new software is loaded by going to the Software Download screen and
checking the Software Release information.
Test your switch to make sure the new image is working correctly. If you decide to keep the
new image, go to Software Download again. Select ‘Boot from Net & Save’ option.
7. Save the setting in non-volatile memory. Use the ‘Apply’ button, and then the Tools> Save
Configuration screen.
8. Restart the system via the Tools>Reset command
The new image should over-write the old image in NVRAM. Verify it by going to the
Software Download screen and checking the Software Release information.