MikroTik RouterOS SMIPS Firmware 6.43.8

MAJOR CHANGES IN v6.43.8:

- telnet - do not allow to set "tracefile" parameter;

Changes in this release:

- bridge - fixed IPv6 link-local address generation when auto-mac=yes;
- capsman - fixed "group-key-update" parameter not using correct units;
- crs3xx - improved data transmission between 10G and 1G ports;
- console - properly remove system note after configuration reset;
- dhcpv4-server - fixed dynamic lease reuse after expiration;
- dhcpv6-server - properly handle DHCP requests that include prefix hint;
- ethernet - fixed VLAN1 forwarding on RB1100AHx4 and RB4011 devices;
- gps - added "coordinate-format" parameter;
- led - fixed default LED configuration for RBMetalG-52SHPacn;
- led - fixed PWR-LINE AP ethernet led polarity ("/system routerboard upgrade" required);
- lte - disallow setting LTE interface as passthrough target;
- lte - fixed DHCP IP acquire (introduced in v6.43.7);
- lte - fixed passthrough functionality when interface is removed;
- lte - increased reported "rsrq" precision;
- lte - reset USB when non-default slot is used;
- package - use bundled package by default if standalone packages are installed as well;
- resource - fixed "total-memory" reporting on ARM devices;
- snmp - added "tx-ccq" ("mtxrWlStatTxCCQ") and "rx-ccq" ("mtxrWlStatRxCCQ") values;
- switch - fixed MAC learning when disabling interfaces on devices with Atheros8327 and QCA8337 switch chips;
- system - fixed situation when all configuration was not properly loaded on bootup;
- timezone - fixed "Europe/Dublin" time zone;
- upgrade - automatically uninstall standalone package if already installed in bundle;
- webfig - do not show bogus VHT field in wireless interface advanced mode;
- winbox - added "allow-roaming" parameter in "Interface/LTE" menu;
- winbox - allow to change VHT rates when 5ghz-n/ac band is used;
- winbox - renamed "Radius" to "RADIUS";
- winbox - show "Switch" menu on RB4011iGS+5HacQ2HnD and RB4011iGS+;
- wireless - added new "installation" parameter to specify router's location;
- wireless - improved stability for 802.11ac;
- wireless - improvements in wireless frequency selection;

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.