Thanks for purchasing PLANET GS-4210-8P2S 8-Port 10/100/1000T 802.3at PoE + 2-Port 100/1000X SFP Managed Switch. 

Please note that this firmware version is for GS-4210-8P2S hardware version 3 only. You can get the information from the serial number. 
If you see the model name on the serial number which is GS-4210-8P2S(v2), it is hardware version 2. If the model name is GS-4210-8P2S, it is hardware version 1. 

This document provides the firmware release note and history of the products below:


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Version v3.305b251017 Released on 2025/10/20
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Firmware version: v3.305b251017
Hardware version: 3.0
File Name: FW-GS-4210-8P2S_v3.305b251017.bix
File Size: 6,808,522 bytes 
Release on 2025/10/20
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This firmware provides the following modifications:

A: Bug Fixed -
   NA.
   
B. Function Added -
       1.Support PLANET CloudNMS.

C. Other:
   NA.

D. Known Issue:
   NA.


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Version v3.305b241115 Released on December 2, 2024
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Firmware version: v3.305b241115
Hardware version: 3.0
File Name: FW-GS-4210-8P2S_v3.305b241115.bix
File Size: 6,707,428 bytes 
Release on December 2, 2024
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This firmware provides the following modifications:

A: Bug Fixed -
   NA.    
   
B. Function Added -
      1. Enhanced product security.

C. Other:
   NA.

D. Known Issue:
   NA.



Version 3.305b240304 was released on 03/04/2024
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Firmware version: 3.305b240304
Hardware version: 3.0
File Name: FW-GS-4210-8P2S_v3.305b240304.bix
File Size: 6,696,960 bytes 
Released on 03/04/2024
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This firmware provides the following modifications:

A: Bug Fixed -
   NA.
   
B. Function added
    1. Supports PSTI Act to enhance product security
       (Default login authentications for the device are username: "admin" and password: "sw + the last 6 characters of the MAC ID in lowercase".)

C. Other:
   NA.

D. Known Issue:
   NA.

[Upgrade Requirements]:

1. The latest firmware version of GS-4210-8P2S(v3).
2. The GS-4210-8P2S(v3) switch.
3. Workstation with web browser tools.
4. TFTP server. (If you want to upgrade firmware via TFTP).


[Upgrade procedure]:

1. Connect the RJ45 UTP cable to the target switch.

2. Login is required to access the Web interface after the booting is completed successfully. The factory default user name and password are both "admin".

3. When the Web UI main screen appears, click "Maintenance --> Upgrade Manager" on the left side of the Menu.  

4. The screen provides HTTP Firmware Upgrade and TFTP Firmware Upgrade.

   A. HTTP Firmware Upgrade
     (1) Use the "Browser" to locate firmware path.
     (2) Click the "Upgrade" button to start the firmware upgrade procedure. Please don't power off the switch while the procedure is starting.
     (3) Please wait until the system reboot is completed.
     (4) Reset to factory default and reboot system again.

   B. TFTP Firmware Upgrade

     (1) Enter the "TFTP Firmware Upgrade" and input TFTP Server IP address and filename with the correct firmware file.
     (2) Click the "Upgrade" button to start the firmware upgrade procedure. Please don't power off the switch while the procedure is starting.
     (3) Please wait until the successful message shows on the Update Status web page.
     (4) Please wait until the system reboot is completed.
     (5) Reset to factory default and reboot system again.

5. Relogin the switch via Web browser. Please click "System -->System Information --> Firmware Version" to double-check if the firmware is upgraded successfully.


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Firmware Release History:  
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Version 3.305b210818 was released on 08/18/2021
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Firmware version: 3.305b210818
Hardware version: 3.0
File Name: FW-GS-4210-8P2S_v3.305b210818.bix
File Size: 6,549,504 bytes 
Released on 08/18/2021
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This firmware provides the following modifications:

A: Bug Fixed - N/A

B: Function added - 

   (1) Supports function of NMS Phase III.

Version 3.305b210503 was released on 05/03/2021
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Firmware version: 3.305b210503
Hardware version: 3.0
File Name: FW-GS-4210-8P2S_v3.305b210503.bix
File Size: 6,537,216 bytes 
Released on 05/03/2021
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Initial Release for hardware version 3
   
Sincerely yours,
PLANET Technical Support Team
Http://www.planet.com.tw


