MikroTik RouterOS SMIPS Firmware 6.44 RC 28

MAJOR CHANGES IN v6.44:

- cloud - added command "/system backup cloud" for backup storing on cloud (CLI only);
- 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:

- radius - initial implementation of RadSec (Radius communication over TLS);
- bridge - added option to monitor fast-forward status;
- bridge - disable fast-forward when using SlowPath features;
- bridge - fixed DHCP Option 82 parsing when using DHCP Snooping;
- certificate - fixed time zone adjustment for SCEP requests;
- crs328 - fixed SFP+ interface linking on CRS328-24P-4S+RM (introduced in v6.44beta17);
- crs328 - fixed SFP ports not reporting auto-negotiation status;
- crs328 - improved link status update on disabled SFP and SFP+ interfaces;
- defconf - automatically accept default configuration if reset done by holding button;
- defconf - fixed configuration not generating properly on upgrade;
- ethernet - fixed linking issues on wAP ac, RB750Gr2 and Metal 52 ac (introduced in v6.43rc52);
- fetch - fixed fetching with "as-value" creating an empty file (introduced in v6.44beta20);
- fetch - fixed "without-paging" option;
- health - fixed bad voltage readings on RB493G;
- ike2 - added option to specify certificate chain;
- ike2 - send split networks over DHCP (option 249) to Windows initiators if DHCP Inform is received;
- ike2 - show weak pre-shared-key warning;
- ipsec - added basic pre-shared-key strength checks;
- ipsec - fixed hw-aead (H) flag presence under Installed SAs on startup;
- ipsec - improved stability when uninstalling multiple SAs at once;
- ipsec - made peers autosort themselves based on reachability status;
- ipsec - properly update warnings under peer menu;
- lte - added support for JioFi JMR1040 modem;
- lte - fixed IPv6 activation for R11e-LTE-US modems;
- lte - fixed LTE interface not working properly after reboot on RBSXTLTE3-7;
- lte - fixed missing running flag for Jaton LTE modems;
- ospf - improved stability while handling type-5 LSAs;
- port - improved "remote-serial" TCP performance in RAW mode;
- rb3011 - implemented multiple engine IPsec hardware acceleration support;
- rbm33g - improved stability when used with some USB devices;
- routerboard - require at least 10 second interval between "reformat-hold-button" and "max-reformat-hold-button";
- routerboard - show "boot-os" and "force-backup-booter" option only on devices that have such feature;
- snmp - added "dot1qPortVlanTable" and "dot1dBasePortTable" OIDs;
- ssh - added error log message when key exchange fails;
- ssh - fixed non-interactive shell not returning all output (introduced in v6.44);
- tr069-client - fixed HTTP cookie getting duplicated with the same key;
- tunnel - made "ipsec-secret" parameter sensitive;
- upgrade - made security package depend on DHCP package;
- wireless - removed G/N support for 2484MHz in "japan" regulatory domain;
- w60g - fixed scan in bridge mode;
- w60g - improved PtMP performance;
- w60g - renamed "frequency-list" to "scan-list";
- w60g - renamed disconnection message when license level did not allow more connected clients;
- w60g - added align mode "/interface w60g align" (CLI only);

Other changes since v6.43:

- bridge - fixed packet forwarding when changing MSTI VLAN mappings;
- bridge - fixed possible memory leak when using MSTP;
- bridge - improved packet processing when bridge port changes states;
- chr - assign interface names based on underlying PCI device order on KVM;
- cloud - ignore "force-update" command if DDNS is disabled;
- cloud - improved DDNS service disabling;
- crs3xx - improved data transmission between 10G and 1G ports;
- dhcp - added "allow-dual-stack-queue" setting for IPv4/IPv6 DHCP servers to control dynamic lease/binding behaviour (CLI only);
- dhcp - properly load DHCP configuration if options are configured;
- dhcpv4-server - fixed service becoming unresponsive after interface leaves and enters the same bridge;
- dhcpv6-server - improved DHCPv6 server stability when using "print" command;
- discovery - properly use Sytem ID for "software-id" value on CHR;
- e-mail - added info log message when e-mail is sent successfully;
- ethernet - fixed IPv6 packet forwarding on IPQ4018 devices;
- ethernet - fixed IPv6 packet forwarding on IPQ4018 devices;
- ethernet - fixed IPv6 packet forwarding on IPQ4018 devices;
- health - improved fan control stability on CRS328-24P-4S+RM;
- ike2 - fixed local address lookup when initiating new connection;
- ike2 - improved subsequent phase 2 initialization when no childs exist;
- ipsec - added account log message when user is successfully authenticated;
- ipsec - fixed stability issues after changing peer configuration (introduced in v6.43);
- ipsec - improved invalid policy handling when a valid policy is uninstalled;
- kidcontrol - added "reset-counters" command for "device" menu (CLI only);
- kidcontrol - added "tur-fri", "tur-mon", "tur-sat", "tur-sun", "tur-thu", "tur-tue", "tur-wed" parameters (CLI only);
- kidcontrol - dynamically discover devices from DNS activity;
- kidcontrol - fixed validation checks for time intervals;
- lte - added additional ID support for Novatel USB730L modem;
- lte - added "cell-monitor" command for R11e-LTE international modem (CLI only);
- lte - added "firmware-upgrade" command for R11e-LTE international modems (CLI only);
- lte - fixed connection issue when LTE modem was de-registered from network for more than 1 minute;
- lte - fixed DHCP relay packet forwarding when in passthrough mode;
- lte - fixed Jaton/SQN modems preventing router from booting properly;
- proxy - removed port list size limit;
- romon - improved reliability when processing RoMON packets on CHR;
- snmp - fixed w60g station table;
- snmp - report bridge ifSpeed as "0";
- ssh - fixed single command execution (introduced in v6.44beta9);
- switch - fixed ACL rules on IPQ4018 devices;
- winbox - added 4th chain selection for "HT TX chains" and "HT RX chains" under "CAPsMAN/CAP Interface/Wireless" tab;
- winbox - added "radio-name" setting to "CAPsMAN/CAP Interface/General" tab;
- winbox - added "secondary-channel" setting to "CAPsMAN/CAP Interface/Channel" tab;
- winbox - allow setting "network-mode" to "auto" under LTE interface settings;
- wireless - improved signal strength at low TX power on LHG 5 ac, LHG 5 ac XL and LDF 5 ac ("/system routerboard upgrade" required);
- wireless - improved stability for 802.11ac;

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.