NETWORK BIOS UPDATE- The protocol defined in the URL is not supported

[tuxcrafter]

Title: Network BIOS Update – “The protocol defined in the URL is not supported” – Please restore HTTP support

Hi HP,

I’m running into a recurring issue with Network BIOS Update across a wide range of HP EliteBook generations, from approximately EliteBook G2 through G10.

When attempting to use the BIOS network update functionality, the systems report:

NETWORK BIOS UPDATE – The protocol defined in the URL is not supported

The configured BIOS update URL uses HTTP, which has historically worked with HP BIOS network update functionality. On these systems, however, HTTP appears to no longer be accepted/supported.

Could HP please investigate this and, ideally, restore HTTP support for Network BIOS Update?

In managed environments, being able to point the BIOS directly at an internal HTTP firmware repository is extremely useful. Requiring HTTPS can also introduce additional problems with certificates, TLS versions, certificate authorities, and older BIOS implementations.

I’m seeing this across multiple EliteBook generations, so this does not appear to be limited to one specific model.

It would be great if an HP employee could clarify:

• Is HTTP support intentionally being removed from Network BIOS Update?

• Which EliteBook generations/BIOS versions are affected?

• Is there a BIOS setting or policy that can re-enable HTTP?

• If HTTP has been removed, could HP consider restoring support for trusted internal network environments?

Please bring HTTP support back for Network BIOS Update. It is a very useful feature for centrally managing large numbers of HP systems.

Thank you!