MikroTik RouterOS PPC Firmware 6.45 RC 20

Changes in this release:

- certificate - made RAM the default CRL storage location;
- ike1 - adjusted debug packet logging topics;
- ipsec - fixed freshly created identity not taken in action;
- lte - allow to specify URL for firmware upgrade "firmware-file" parameter;
- sms - fixed long message parsing (introduced in v6.45beta19);
- wireless - fixed 5GHz interface disappearing after upgrade (introduced in v6.45beta19);

Other changes since v6.44.1:

- bridge - fixed log message when hardware offloading is being enabled;
- certificate - added support for ECDSA certificates (prime256v1, secp384r1, secp521r1) (CLI only);
- certificate - removed DSA (D) flag;
- crs3xx - correctly display auto-negotiation information for SFP/SFP+ interfaces in 1Gbps rate;
- crs3xx - fixed auto negotiation when 2-pair twisted cable is used (downshift feature);
- dhcpv4-server - added "vendor-class-id" matcher (CLI only);
- dhcpv4-server - improved stability when performing "check-status" command;
- dhcpv6-server - added RADIUS accounting support;
- ethernet - added support for 25Gbps and 40Gbps rates;
- fetch - improved user policy lookup;
- ike1 - improved stability for transport mode policies on initiator side;
- ike2 - added support for ECDSA certificate authentication (rfc4754);
- ike2 - do not send "User-Name" attribute to RADIUS server if not provided;
- ike2 - improved XAuth identity conversion on upgrade;
- ike2 - prefer SAN instead of DN from certificate for ID payload;
- ipsec - added dynamic comment field for "active-peers" menu inherited from identity (CLI only);
- ipsec - added "ph2-total" counter to "active-peers" menu (CLI only);
- ipsec - added support for RADIUS accounting;
- ipsec - added traffic statistics to "active-peers" menu (CLI only);
- ipsec - do not allow adding identity to a dynamic peer;
- ipsec - renamed "remote-peers" to "active-peers" (CLI only);
- ipsec - renamed "rsa-signature" authentication method to "digital-signature";
- lte - added passthrough interface subnet selection;
- lte - added support for manual operator selection;
- lte - do not show error message for info commands that are not supported;
- lte - improved "info" command query;
- lte - improved R11e-4G modem operation;
- lte - renamed firmware upgrade "path" command to "firmware-file" (CLI only);
- lte - reset LTE modem only when SIM slot is changed on dual SIM slot devices;
- lte - show alphanumeric value for operator info;
- lte - show correct firmware revision after firmware upgrade;
- lte - use default APN name "internet" when not provided;
- lte - use secondary DNS for DNS server configuration;
- ppp - added initial support for Quectel BG96;
- proxy - increased minimal free RAM that can not be used for proxy services;
- rb4011 - fixed SFP linking (introduced in v6.45beta6);
- sfp - fixed S-35LC20D transceiver DDMI readouts after reboot;
- smb - fixed possible buffer overflow;
- sms - added USSD message functionality under "/tool sms" (CLI only);
- sms - allow specifying multiple "allowed-number" values;
- sms - improved delivery report logging;
- snmp - added "dot1dStpPortTable" OID;
- snmp - properly return multicast and broadcast packet counters for IF-MIB OIDs;
- ssh - do not generate host key on configuration export;
- ssh - use correct user when "output-to-file" parameter is used;
- switch - fixed possible crash when interface state changes and DHCP Snooping is enabled;
- switch - properly reapply settings after switch chip reset;
- tile - improved link fault detection on SFP+ ports;
- wireless - fixed incorrect IP header for RADIUS accounting packet;
- wireless - improved DFS radar detection when using non-ETSI regulated country;
- wireless - updated "india" regulatory domain information;
- wireless - updated "new zealand" regulatory domain information;

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.