Unable to upgrade Firmware on GS1900-8 and GS1900-16 ZyXEL Switches

B1ggJoe · July 2018

Hey Everyone,

I've just spent the last several hours trying to upgrade the Firmware on my GS1900-8 and my GS1900-16 port ZyXEL Switches.

I've tried doing it from the Web UI for each Switch and from the ZON Utility, and nothing is working for me.

- Yes, it's the correct Firmware for each device

Any suggestions?

BJ

newBie_ · July 2018

Hi @B1ggJoe,

I saw your post so I've made an upgrade on my GS1900-8HP using firmware version 2.40(AAHI.1)C0.
Result:
1. Web UI - ok.
2. ZON utility - ok.

My procedure is simple:
Web UI:
1. Access GS1900-8HP via Web UI > Maintenance > Firmware.
2. I choose the method "HTTP".
3. Image choose "Active".
4. Click "Browse" choose the path where you save the file (firmware).
5. Upload file "GS1900-8HP-2.40(AAHI.1)C0.bix".
6. It will run for a while, then there will be a pop-out asking if do you want to reboot the device so the process will be done. (If there is no pop-out, you might want to check if the browser blocked it)
7. After the reboot, the firmware upgrade was completed.

ZON utility (v2.1.0):
1. Choose my GS1900-8HP in the list box.
2. Click on "Firmware upgrade" at the 7th icon from left to right.
3. I've used "Online upgrade" to be convenient.
4. Click on the GS1900-8HP in the list box.
5. Enter the password then click "Ok"
6. It will run for a while. then the device will self-reboot.
7. After the reboot, the firmware upgrade was completed.

Hope it helps
Peace~

Depp_J

B1ggJoe · July 2018

@Depp_J

Thank you very much. Yeah, for some reason...when I try to do the update from the WebUI, I get a 'Connection Reset' error message. Even though the AdBlocker is turned off.

When I do it from ZON, it will say 'Updating'...then one of two things can happen:

Either it will say 'Failed to update Firmware' or something like that. Or the 'Updating' message will just go away with no other message. Then when I reboot and check, it's still at the same old Firmware version.

By the way, this is happening on both my GS1900-8 and GS1900-16. They are not the 'HP' version unfortunately.

Very weird.

BJ

B1ggJoe · July 2018

** Update:

So I was FINALLY able to upgrade both of my Switches. Long story short...I guess they're just a touch sensitive when it comes to that stuff. The GS1900-16 had a Firmware version from 11/2017 so that one was easier.

I just had to do a fresh reboot and once it was up and running, one of my browsers was actually able to work with the WebUI upgrade.

The GS1900-8 had a Firmware version from 2016, so that one was much harder. However, after a few clean reboots and trying to upgrade it a few times, it finally worked.

BJ

Zyxel_JonasTan · July 2018

Hi @B1ggJoe,

Based on the description, please help to check your OS firewall settings if the TFTP/HTTP/HTTPs (iSCSI service) has been blocked.

For a quick test, you may try to disable the firewall of your OS first, then upgrade again.

If the issue resolved, you may add this service in your firewall whitelist settings.

Thanks.

D_Shadow · July 2018

Hi Guys,

I had this problem in the beginning also.
I've tried to upgrade my GS1900-16 via web UI and I've got this error message below.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6029482/uploads/editor/wn/n87x282n2yi5.png

And after I've disabled the firewall settings on my operating system then I'd successfully upgrade my GS1900-16 to the latest version. COOL!
But for the ZON utility, I don't have much time to make a test.

Thanks for the advice.
D~

magt · April 2023

where can I download the 2.40(AAHI.1)C0 firmware I can't update my 1900-8

Zyxel_Melen · April 2023

Hi @magt,

Since the 2.40(AAHI.1)C0 is old firmware, we recommend you upgrade to the latest firmware.

You could find the firmware via this link.

Unable to upgrade Firmware on GS1900-8 and GS1900-16 ZyXEL Switches

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