GUS is unable to contact the GUS web services - Genetec Update Service

Genetecâ„¢ Update Service User Guide

Applies to
Genetec Update Service
Last updated
2024-02-29
Content type
Guides > User guides
Language
English
Product
Genetec Update Service

If some Genetecâ„¢ Update Service features are not working correctly, ensure that all the firewall rules are configured correctly.

Cause

Features might be unavailable due to invalid or missing configuration.

Solution

To resolve the issue, do the following:
  • Ensure that all the items below are added in the Windows firewall rules to get all GUS features.
    • Port 443 (Outbound to Public)
    • Port 4595 (Inbound and Outbound - to Private and Domain only)
  • Ensure that all the following URLs are accessible from your network:
    • https://www.genetec.com
    • https://downloadcenter.genetec.com/
    • https://downloadcenter1.genetec.com/
    • https://downloadcenter2.genetec.com/
    • https://updaterservices.genetec.com/
    • https://updaterservices1.genetec.com/
    • https://updaterservices2.genetec.com/
    • https://systemreportservices.genetec.com/
    • https://login.genetec.com/
    NOTE: If a proxy is configured, these URLs are only accessible from the proxy. Depending on the network restrictions, you might also need access to other endpoints.
  • If your network has an enterprise web proxy, ensure that the web proxy setting is configured.
  • Ensure that TLS 1.2 is enabled on the machine.
  • Try deleting C:\ProgramData\Genetec Update Service\ InternetCheckSettings.xml and restart the Genetec Update Service and Genetec Update Service Sidecar services.
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