Peplink Balance 20X HW2 Router Firmware 8.1.2

Improvements:

- [5G] Added: 5G band and signal information. (For Transit 5G, a special firmware will be released after GA to include this feature)
- [5G] Cellular "Auto mode" supports 5G and 4G only
Compatible with Balance: 310 5G
Compatible with X Series: EPX, MBX, SDX Pro,SDX, 310X

- [B20X] Added HA support with a valid PrimeCare subscription
Compatible with X Series: 20X

- [Cellular] Data Roaming option will be turned on by default for UScellular SIM
Compatible with Balance: 30 LTE/Pro
Compatible with MAX: BR1/2, HD2/4, Transit
Compatible with UBR: UBR LTE
Compatible with MediaFast: HD2/HD4
Compatible with X Series: All

- [Device API] Added: config.wan.connection added: PPPoE_Obj > managementNetwork SIM_Obj > authentication status.wan.connection added: RAT_Obj
- [System] Added support for Service Provider Configuration via DHCP Option
Compatible with All Models

- [DHCP WAN] Added: Management IP Address for DHCP WAN
Compatible with All Models (Except FusionHub)

- [USB Modem] Updated "Modem Support Version" to 1025
Compatible with Balance: All
Compatible with MAX: BR1 ENT, HD2/4 Indoor Series
Compatible with MediaFast: All
Compatible with X Series: All
Compatible with Surf SOHO

Resolved Issues

- [B20X] Fixed a memory usage issue that causes system instability
Compatible with X Series: 20X

- [B380X / 580X] Fixed an issue causing the WAN Real-Time Bandwidth on InControl 2 to always show 0 bps
- [B380X / 580X] Fixed the issue causing VLAN Access Ports to not work on LAN ports 1-3
Compatible with X Series: 380X, 580X

- [B50] Fixed the issue causing WAN 5 to not function
Compatible with Balance: 50

- [Captive Portal] Updated the Captive Portal SSL Certificate
- [Cellular | USB] Fixed an issue potentially caused high memory usage when cellular is not in use
- [Outbound Policy] Fixed: Adding a new Enforced Outbound Policy does not reroute existing sessions
- [SpeedFusion Cloud] Fixed the issue where "Connect Clients to Cloud" / "Link Wi-Fi to Cloud" / "Optimize Cloud Application" does not work if using Automatic location
Compatible with All Models (Except FusionHub)

- [Cellular & LTE-US-T / LTE-US-T-M] Fixed: Unable to obtain APN and Unable to switch network when Network Mode is set to Auto
Compatible with MAX: BR1 Mini/Mini Core

- [DDNS] Fixed the issue where the user cannot disable the "Update All Hosts" feature when using the "DNS-O-Matic" DDNS service
- [SNMP] Fixed the issue causing the "SNMP CPU Load"to not align with "Web Admin"'s "CPU Load"
- [System] "Firewall > Allow Access Rules" with "Remote Syslog" is now sending with Severity "Notice" instead of "Alert"
- [System] Fixed an issue causing feature Add-on keys might not be fully applied to the devices
Compatible with All Models

- [Flex Module & FlexModule Mini] Fixed an issue that potentially caused incorrect Daily Usage Reports
Compatible with X Series: EPX, SDX Pro, SDX, 580X, 380X, 20X

- [IP Passthrough] Fixed an issue causing IP Passthrough to not work after a firmware upgrade
Compatible with Balance: 30 Pro
Compatible with MAX: BR1, Transit
Compatible with UBR: UBR LTE
Compatible with Surf SOHO: SOHO HW2 / MK3
Compatible with X Series: 20X

- [KVM] Fixed the issue disabling VM creation via network
Compatible with MediaFast: 500, 750
Compatible with X Series: SDX Pro

- [LDAP] Fixed the issue where Remote User Access with LDAP authentication does not work with a Windows Server
- [LDAP] Fixed the LDAP authentication issue when using DUO MFA
Compatible with Balance: 210 or above
Compatible with MAX: 700, HD2/4
Compatible with MediaFast: All
Compatible with X Series: All
Compatible with FusionHub

- [MBX] Fixed: Old MBX hardware revision does not support new MBX expansion module
Compatible with X Series: MBX

- [Remote User Access & FusionHub] Fixed the issue where Authenticate with Active Directory will fail if the Server Name is unable to resolve
Compatible with FusionHub

- [SpeedFusion] Added an option to ignore the DF bit of packets
- [SpeedFusion] Fixed a potential memory issue caused by the device having a lot of SpeedFusion profiles
- [SpeedFusion] Removed duplicated SpeedFusion Event Log entries
Compatible with Balance: B210 or above
Compatible with MAX: 700, HD2/4, Transit
Compatible with UBR: UBR LTE
Compatible with MediaFast: All
Compatible with SFE
Compatible with X Series: EPX, SDX Pro, SDX, PDX, MBX, 310X
Compatible with FusionHub

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.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.