Fluke EtherScope II update software - Page 1
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author: menkelis
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2018, 02:59:50 pm
content: Anybody have in there archives update software for EtherScope II they can send me?This has long been removed from Fluke website.

author: TOMTEL
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 18, 2021, 09:52:16 am
content: HiWhat version do you have?I have 5.0.15Tom

author: dhlcomp
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 17, 2022, 07:29:53 pm
content: Hi TomI have an old Etherscope 2 also, do you still by any chance have the 5.0.15 software to share?RegardsDav

author: JLClark
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 24, 2022, 02:12:48 am
content: Did you ever find what you were looking for?

author: mondegreen
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 27, 2022, 10:25:14 pm
content: Likewise, any chance you could upload higher? I'm running 1.6.0!

author: JLClark
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 28, 2022, 01:57:46 am
content: PM sent.

author: Bake
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 16, 2022, 11:35:51 pm
content: Would you be able to share it with me as well?Thanks!

author: JLClark
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 18, 2022, 11:58:49 pm
content: PM sent.

author: gchafee
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 20, 2022, 07:50:47 pm
content: Hello,I am not sure if this is too old of a thread, but I have EtherScope II Software version 3.0.02. Is there any chance you might be able to send me a copy of your updated software? Is there any chance the older Etherscope I units can be updated or repaired (I can't find out anything about them)?Also, have you seen the WiFi card for sale? I have been having issues with certain WiFi items (especially security cameras and Amazon Echo devices). I was hoping I could monitor the traffic and see what is happening. I am almost ready to change my entire WiFi network from DHCP to static IP's since I seem to have strong signal strength, but they keep losing their IP information.Thanks,Jerry

author: EK701
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 21, 2022, 05:02:15 pm
content: I am also looking for 5.0.15 for an Etherscope II. Any help is appreciated.Thanks!

author: alm
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 21, 2022, 09:39:29 pm
content: Quote from: gchafee on October 20, 2022, 07:50:47 pmI highly doubt that a WiFi card for such an old device will support current WiFi standards. Probably just 802.11 a/b/g or something like that. I would recommend looking into software tools likewiresharkfor that. In Linux, using a tool likeairmon-ngtogether with wireshark you can listen to wireless traffic.If you want to look at the "physical" layer, like overlap between channels, then there are smartphone apps that do an okay job, although I'm sure a version of the EtherScope supporting current WiFi standards would be better. If you want to look at other interference sources, then a spectrum analyzer covering the appropriate bands might be better.

author: kondor256
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 24, 2022, 01:09:08 pm
content: Hi there!If anybody can share firmware 5.0.15, send me please....

author: gchafee
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 25, 2022, 04:29:03 pm
content: You make a valid point regarding the Wi-Fi card, as the EtherScope I or II only used a card that worked on 802.11a/b/g. I am not sure if there was a card that would work which would go up to 802.11n. I was hoping I could find what card they use as maybe I could get a different brand other than the Fluke PCMCIA or PC Card to work. Another issue is my EtherScope II would need an upgrade "code" that is normally supplied by "Flukenetworks.com" which appears to be no longer active.I do have both an 802.11g and an 802.11n network (both are due to the supplied Technicolor TC8717T cable modem/router/Wi-Fi from Spectrum), but the offending items are on the 802.11g network to give me a stronger signal and longer distance. I live in a rural area with very little interference from other nearby networks. I know I could move to a better wireless router as I have some "commercial" Cisco units as well as standard Linksys and other "home" Wi-Fi routers, but the Technicolor Wi-Fi router has what seems to be a very good easily understood firewall system in place. I found that it was set up for DHCP to renew leases every day, so I changed it to weekly and most of my problems followed the new lease times. This is why I am thinking of just forcing all items to use the lower 200 static IP addresses and allow the occasional oddball Wi-Fi unit I may be testing to grab a DHCP lease from the upper 54 numbers.The Amazon Echo devices seem to have a weak signal as another close by Wi-Fi connection (like a cell phone using Wi-Fi), will cause it to lose its connection. I thought of using extenders to increase my range and signal strength, but any extenders will not keep the exact same Wi-Fi name (they append a number). Unfortunately, my home security system wants to connect all cameras to the same named subnet. The commercial Cisco units are more complex than I need as they are designed for a commercial enterprise system with server validation of all connections, so they are a little too complicated.Sorry for such a long message, but I was hoping someone may understand my concerns.

author: alm
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 25, 2022, 05:13:55 pm
content: This is drifting away from the EtherScope topic, but my suggestion is to put a wired access point with the same ssid and security settings as your router closer to the problematic devices. You can either buy a dedicated access point or look upbhow to make a router work like an access point (disable DHCP, UPnP etc).

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 25, 2022, 05:34:52 pm
content: why the firmware is not hostedto be accessed easily without asking for it in a pm ?

author: gchafee
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 25, 2022, 08:03:43 pm
content: I was going to do as you stated but wanted to set it up as a repeater. Unfortunately, to do that I either need to change the ssid, or the repeater must be made to understand that it is just to repeat and not get into a mess bouncing info between the main router and the repeater in a circle. That is why when I tried to make a repeater work, the security cameras did not want to connect to the second ssid. They are for an Abode alarm system, and they have it where they scan a 3-D bar code to set up the connection info. I guess I could break the alarm system off the Technicolor Wi-Fi system and switch it to a Linksys system where I have Wi-Fi repeaters all ready to be placed online.

author: alm
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 25, 2022, 09:33:18 pm
content: That's why I suggested a wired access point, not a wireless repeater. A wireless repeater needs to simultaneously send to one wireless network and receive from the other, so I can see why they can't share the same SSID. But with wired access points there is no such restriction, this is how large wifi networks are built. Just make sure the channels don't overlap. If you need more help with this, then I suggest looking for a networking/computer related forum, and not an electronics forum.This is my last post on this topic here, because it's off-topic and I'm repeating myself.

author: touyhj
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 27, 2022, 06:13:09 pm
content: Does anyone have the latest firmware version for the Fluke Etherscope II that they can send me?thankstony

author: tsengs
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 03, 2022, 06:45:12 am
content: Hi TomI have an old Etherscope 2 also, do you still by any chance have the 5.0.15 software to share?RegardsThanks.

author: Zyvek
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 20, 2022, 08:34:47 pm
content: Did anyone ever get a link for firmware 5.0.15? Thanks

author: Bake
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 11, 2023, 05:43:32 pm
content: I did sent u all PMs

author: michaelp713
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 23, 2023, 06:57:23 pm
content: Looking for a link too, mine is still on 1.6

author: Sergey S.
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 25, 2023, 11:27:15 pm
content: Hello. Please send me firmware 5.0.15 too. I will be very grateful

author: Berendonline
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 27, 2023, 09:22:34 am
content: Can i get a download link for version 5.0.15 please?

author: Sergey S.
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 02, 2023, 12:19:58 am
content: Looks like what we're looking for, but I haven't tested yet.https://archive.org/details/ether-scope-v-5

author: tochnia
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 24, 2023, 10:22:59 pm
content: Believe or not.. even Fluke Etherscope non-series II was able to update with this 5.0.15 put on 2GB Flash card.Now it have a bit better functionality.Does anyone have newer version than 5.0.15?And is there way to unlock performance options?

author: Zyvek
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 26, 2023, 08:36:41 pm
content: I updated my EtherScope with the 5.0.15 software and now my Wireless will not connect to access points that use WSA PSK authentication. Anyone else see this issue?

author: Zlw720
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 29, 2023, 04:32:39 am
content: Does anyone have a link still? Mine does not pull any switch info. I am hoping an update helps

author: angman
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 12, 2024, 01:28:28 pm
content: Hi Guys, I got Fluke Networks EtherScope Series II and would like to update it to 5.0.15 if possible, can somebody provide me with link to download?

author: Nelixuk2003
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 13, 2025, 07:57:48 am
content: I realise this is a ild thread but I’m hoping someone can help.I have an Etherscope Series II. It is stuck on the ‘Loading Kernel’ screen, it would first show the fluke logo and also state something along the lines of ‘if upgrading please format card to the FAT system’ then go to the Loading Kernel screen.I downloaded the update in this thread, copied the contents to the CF card and followed the guidance, but it still just sits on the Loading Kernel screenThe only difference is that instead of the logo and update/file system message it simply shows ‘Bott Loader Version 1-2-13 in the top left then goes to the ‘loading kernel’ screenIs there something that I am missing, I’m using the CF card that came with it but can these be awkward regarding CF card when updating?Any help would be greatly appreciated.

author: grandeleao
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 23, 2025, 03:22:10 pm
content: Hello Folks, I have a Fluke Networks EtherScope Series II and would like to update it to 5.0.15, does anyone out there have a link for the download?Many thanks,

author: jones_zeb
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 02, 2025, 09:14:51 am
content: hello,it seems you did help some users with the latest firmware of the etherscope II from fluke .recently , i got also 1 , from a french speeking (our second language in BE ) colleage who stopped buisness..he did hardly use it..but it looks a nice piece of equipment to do basic tests.i am looking now for the latest firmware, and also for the englisch version . i need to find out , but i need a piece of software i think to change from french to english ..thanks in advance if you can help mek r, rikzeebrugge