SoftHub

Changes:

- Support of 802.1Q VLAN (up to 4) including access/trunk modes on LAN ports and access mode only on wireless interface.
- Support of Custom DNS provided by DynDNS.org.
- Support of DHCP static IP based on MAC address. Up to 50 entries are supported.
- IPSec VPN now supports a remote gateway defined by a DDNS domain name.
- QuickVPN supports a self-generated certificate on the VPN Client Accounts page.
- QoS supports bandwidth management (layer-3 QoS). • QoS supports DSCP/CoS/port-based QoS (layer-2 QoS).
- Event logging supports multiple severity levels.
- Email Alert supports SMTP Authentication.
- L2 Switch supports port mirroring and RSTP.
- DHCP Server (in the Setup -> LAN page) supports multiple subnets, once multiple VLANs are created.
- Routing support between VLANs, that can be enabled/disabled in the Setup-> Advanced Routing page.
- Support of an option to block management GUI access by wireless clients.
- Updated the IPS Signature file to 1.29.
- Changed the 11n default channel bandwidth to 20MHz.
- US and EU versions are now supported in one firmware. The version booting up will be determined by hardware.
- Support of MS-CHAPv2 for PPPoE authentication.
- WAN IP address validity is now checked based on the subnetmask configured.

Support of the following advanced IPv6 features on LAN ports:

- 6to4 tunnels to connect IPv6 islands through IPv4 Internet
- 6to4 Access Control List to allow traffic between trusted IPv6 islands
- Static IPv6 DNS entries for hosts across 6to4 tunnels
- A DHCP server for IPv6

Installation Procedure:

- Save the downloadable package.
- Log into the router’s web user interface.
- Navigate to the firmware upgrade section of your wireless unit.
- Select the present firmware and configure your router to install this file.
- Wait as the device carries out this process.
- Reboot the unit if required.

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.