MikroTik RouterOS ARM Firmware 6.44 RC 9

MAJOR CHANGES IN v6.44:

- upgrade - release channels renamed - "bugfix" to "long-term", "current" to "stable" and "release candidate" to "testing";
- upgrade - "testing" release channel now can contain "beta" together with "release-candidate" versions;

Changes in this release:

- cloud - added command "/system backup cloud" for backup storing on cloud (CLI only);
- bridge - improved packet handling when hardware offloading is being disabled;
- cloud - ignore "force-update" command if DDNS is disabled;
- crs3xx - fixed possible memory leak when disabling bridge interface;
- defconf - properly clear global variables when generating default configuration after RouterOS upgrade;
- discovery - properly use Sytem ID for "software-id" value on CHR;
- e-mail - added info log message when e-mail is sent successfully;
- lte - fixed LTE interface not working properly after reboot on RBSXTLTE3-7;
- proxy - removed port list size limit;
- romon - improved reliability when processing RoMON packets on CHR;
- routerboard - show "boot-os" option only on devices that have such feature;
- switch - fixed port mirroring on devices that do not support CPU Flow Control;
- webfig - allow to change user name when creating a new system user;
- webfig - fixed time interval settings not applied properly under "IP/Kid Control/Kids" menu;
- winbox - added 4th chain selection for "HT TX chains" and "HT RX chains" under "CAPsMAN/CAP Interface/Wireless" tab;
- winbox - added "allow-dual-stack-queue" setting to "IP/DHCP Server/Leases" menu;
- winbox - added "allow-dual-stack-queue" setting to "IPv6/DHCPv6 Server/Bindings" menu;
- winbox - added "radio-name" setting to "CAPsMAN/CAP Interface/General" tab;
- winbox - added "secondary-channel" setting to "CAPsMAN/CAP Interface/Channel" tab;
- winbox - fixed corrupt user database after specifying allowed address range (introduced in v6.43);
- winbox - make bridge port "untrusted" by default when creating new port;
- winbox - show "IP/Cloud" menu on CHR;
- winbox - show "System/RouterBOARD/Mode Button" on devices that have such feature;

Other changes since v6.43:

- chr - assign interface names based on underlying PCI device order on KVM;
- crs317 - fixed packet forwarding on bonded interfaces without hardware offloading;
- crs3xx - improved data transmission between 10G and 1G ports;
- dhcpv4-server - fixed service becoming unresponsive after interface leaves and enters the same bridge;
- dhcpv6-client - log only failed pool additions;
- ethernet - fixed IPv6 packet forwarding on IPQ4018 devices;
- hotspot - properly update dynamic "walled-garden" entries when changing "dst-host";
- ike2 - added option to specify certificate chain;
- ike2 - fixed local address lookup when initiating new connection;
- ike2 - fixed rare authentication and encryption key mismatches after rekey with PFS enabled;
- lte - fixed DHCP relay packet forwarding when in passthrough mode;
- lte - fixed Jaton/SQN modems preventing router from booting properly;
- rb3011 - added IPsec hardware acceleration support;
- routerboard - fixed memory tester reporting false errors on IPQ4018 devices ("/system routerboard upgrade" required);
- sniffer - made "connection", "host", "packet" and "protocol" sections read-only;
- switch - fixed ACL rules on IPQ4018 devices;
- upnp - improved UPnP service stability when handling HTTP requests;
- w60g - added "frequency-list" setting;
- w60g - fixed interface LED status update on connection;
- winbox - allow setting "network-mode" to "auto" under LTE interface settings;
- wireless - removed "czech republic 5.8" regulatory domain information as it overlaps with "ETSI 5.7-5.8";

About Router Firmware:

Before you consider downloading this firmware, go to the system information page of the router and make sure that the currently installed version isn't either newer or matching this release.

Due to the large variety of router models and different methods for upgrading the device, it is highly recommended that you read and, above all, understand the installation steps before you apply the new firmware, even if you are a power user.

In theory, these steps shouldn't be much of a hassle for anyone, because manufacturers try to make them as easy as possible, even if they don't always succeed. Basically, you must upload the new firmware to the router through its administration page and allow it to upgrade.

If you install a new version, you can expect increased security levels, different vulnerability issues to be resolved, improved overall performance and transfer speeds, enhanced compatibility with other devices, added support for newly developed technologies, as well as several other changes.

If you're looking for certain safety measures, remember that it would be best if you perform the upload using an Ethernet cable rather than a wireless connection, which can be interrupted easily. Also, make sure you don't power off the router or use its buttons during the installation, if you wish avoid any malfunctions.

If this firmware meets your current needs, get the desired version and apply it to your router unit; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don't miss the update that will improve your device.