Changes in this release:
- certificate - improved CRL updating process;
- defconf - require "policy" permission to print default configuration;
- gps - use "serial1" as default port on RBLtAP-2HnD;
- ike1 - fixed minor spelling mistake in logs;
- ike2 - don't release policy on rekey when child not found;
- ike2 - fixed ID validation with multiple SAN;
- ike2 - fixed policy port selection for responder with natted initiator;
- ike2 - improved rekeying process with Windows initiators;
- ipsec - allow inline "passphrase" parameter when importing keys;
- lte - fixed band setting on R11e-4G;
- lte - fixed cell information monitoring on R11e-LTE-US (introduced in v6.45.2);
- ppp - added 3GPP IoT "access-technology" definitions;
- ppp - added support for Sierra WP7601;
- routerboard - fixed default CPU frequency on RB750r2 ("/system routerboard upgrade" required);
- snmp - fixed "radio-name" (mtxrWlRtabRadioName) OID support;
- webfig - fixed link to Winbox download;
- winbox - added "auto-erase" parameter to "Tools/SMS" menu;
- winbox - added "homepage" parameter to "IP/Hotspot/Profiles menu";
- winbox - added "ip-address" and stats columns in "IP/Kid-Control/Devices" menu;
- winbox - added "public-address-ipv6" parameter to "IP/Cloud" menu;
- winbox - added "reset-counters" button to "IP/Kid Control/Devices" menu;
- winbox - added "revision" parameter to "System/Routerboard" menu;
- winbox - added "tx-info-field" parameter to "Wireless/W60G" menu;
- winbox - added "Vendor Classes" tab in "IP/DHCP Server" menu;
- winbox - added wireless alignment LED types to "System/LEDs" menu;
- winbox - fixed allowed range for bridge filter "new-priority" parameter;
- winbox - fixed "cluster-id" parameter setting in "Routing/BGP/Instances" menu;
- winbox - fixed file locking when uploading multiple files at once;
- winbox - fixed firewall limit parameter support for rates more than 4G;
- winbox - fixed invalid flag presence in "IP/SMB/Shares" menu;
- winbox - fixed "Routing" menu icon presence when there is no routing package installed;
- winbox - improved stability when transfering multiple files between multiple windows;
- winbox - removed "max-sms" parameter from "Tools/SMS" menu;
- winbox - removed "Set CA Passphrase" button from "Certificate" menu;
- winbox - renamed "Queue Limit" to "Queue Size" for "pcq-upload-default" and "pcq-download-default" parameters;
- winbox - replaced "kb" with "KiB" in "Tools/Packet Sniffer" menu;
- winbox - show "Switch" menu on RBwAPGR-5HacD2HnD;
- winbox - show "System/RouterBOARD/Mode Button" on devices that have such feature;
- wireless - fixed basic rate reporting in snooper;
Other changes since v6.45.3:
- bonding - correctly remove HW offloaded bonding with ARP monitoring;
- bonding - properly handle MAC addresses when bonding WLAN interfaces;
- bridge - disable/enable bridge port when setting bpdu-guard;
- bridge - do not add bridge as untagged VLAN member when frame-types=admit-only-vlan-tagged;
- capsman - improved DFS channel switching when radar detected;
- conntrack - properly start manually enabled connection tracking;
- crs3xx - correctly handle L2MTU change;
- crs3xx - remove previously set mirror-source property before changing it;
- dhcpv6-server - include "User-Name" parameter in accounting requests;
- dhcpv6-server - made "calling-station-id" contain MAC address if DUID contains it;
- ethernet - automatically detect interface when using IP address for power-cycle-ping;
- ethernet - send requests only from ethernet interface when using MAC address for power-cycle-ping;
- fetch - improved stability when processing large output data;
- hotspot - fixed non-local NAT redirection to port TCP/64873;
- ipsec - added "error" topic for identity check failure logging messages;
- lte - do not allow setting 3G and GSM modes on LTE only modems;
- lte - fixed USB network device driver initialization (introduced in v6.46beta9);
- lte - show "primary-band" only for LTE modems;
- ppp - disable DTR send when using at-chat;
- switch - correctly update dynamic switch rule when dhcp-snooping is enabled;
- switch - fix port isolation for non-CRS series switch chips;
- tr069-client - added multiple LTE monitoring parameters;
- tr069-client - reconnect to ACS when "ConnectionRequestURL" is updated;
- usb - general USB modem stability improvements;
- userman - updated Authorize.Net to use SHA512 hashing;
- w60g - added "region" setting to limit allowed frequencies (CLI only);
- winbox - properly show timestamp in file "Creation Time" field;
- wireless - fixed 802.11n rate selection when managed by CAPsMAN;
- wireless - improved 802.11ac stability for all ARM devices with wireless;
- wireless - updated "ukraine" 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.