L-IP - EIA-709/IP Router Firmware 4.5.3 ======================================= Version String: Thu Mar 15 11:17:46 2007 - V4.5.3 L-IP is a LOYTEC product (www.loytec.com) ----------------------------------------- 1 Notes and Requirements ======================== This firmware archive is only to be used with L-IPs LIP-1ECT, LIP-3ECT (note that there is only a 'ECT' at the end)! 2 Archive Contents ================== File name Description ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ReleaseNotes.txt this file ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- lip_4_5_3.dl image for firmware upgrade with LSD tool (via EIA-709 network) or LSU tool (via console) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- lip_4_5_3.dlc support file needed for firmware upgrade with LSU tool (via console interface) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Installation ============== 3.1 Firmware upgrade with LSD tool (via EIA-709 network) -------------------------------------------------------- Please see the LSD documentation for details on how to use the LSD tool to update the L-IP firmware. See the LOYTEC web site (http:\\www.loytec.com\) for details on the LSD tool. 3.2 Firmware upgrade with LSU tool (via console interface) ---------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT: Please use LSU tool version 1.4 and up to upgrade L-IP devices. Please see the L-IP User's Manual on how to upgrade the L-IP firmware via the serial interface using the LSU tool. The L-IP User's Manual and the LSU tool are available via the LOYTEC web site (http:\\www.loytec.com\). 4 Changes to Previous Releases ============================== L-IP 4.5.3 ---------- + Fixed problem with reset of switching tables via status button. + Improved group learning algorithm (switch mode). + Fixed problem when disabling ports in router mode with LSD tool. + Fixed possible problem in DHCP client (in case option next server address is used). + Fixed problem related to processing of invalid UDP packets. + Minor fixes/improvements. L-IP 4.5.0 ---------- + Fixed bandwidth utilization value displayed in LSD tool. + Fixed product code displayed in system configuration. L-IP 4.4.3 ---------- + Show error message if less than two ports were detected. + Enhanced Web server robustness against Internet worm traffic. + Reset Smart Switch tables with status button. L-IP 4.3.0 ---------- + New symbols in the channel list, enhanced communications test. + Reliability improvements of the CS after power outages. + Improved CS operation for extended NAT mode. + Improved CS restore from backup in running system. + Fixed Time/date display UI which seemed to diverge with SNTP. + Fixed bridge mode to commission devices behind the bridge. L-IP 3.0.1 ---------- + Added "Select All" checkbox in channel list. + Fixed Enhanced Communications Test on CS with active SNTP. + Fixed multi-cast address change/clear. + Fixed compatibility issues with ANSI/EIA-709.1-B-2002 standard. L-IP 3.0.0 ---------- + Multi-cast support. + Extended NAT support (multiple members behind NAT). + Support of up to 256 channel members. + Support more than 6 domains. + Web server port configuration. + Improved Enhanced Communications Test for NAT configuration. + Duplicate IP address detection. + DHCP: support hostname, empty gateway, short DHCP offers. + Enhanced editing in Web UI channel list. + Loyal CS feature: CS cannot capture registered members. + Member stores channel routing information permanently. + Improved compatibility with nodeutil. + Disabled members are removed from channel membership list. + Deleted members get cleared device configuration. + Fix: restore when router mode has to be changed. + Fix: Web server cannot be disabled if DHCP is enabled. NOTE: Backup files created with L-IP 3.0.0 cannot be used with previous firmware releases! L-IP 2.2.0 ---------- + Auto-NAT feature automatically detects and tracks dynamic NAT addresses. + Added enable/disable device function in CS. + Added NID display on status web page, console UI. + Added service pin send button on Web page. + Improved support for LConfig tool (Wink, MD5 diagnostic). + Improved compatibility with LonMaker recover function. + Prevent user from entering wrong port numbers for CC, CS. + Fixed member roaming after a CS power-on reset. + Fixed config backup for MAC address override. L-IP 2.1.1 ---------- + Fixed webserver for high latency connections. L-IP 2.1.0 ---------- + Improved DHCP client compatibility. + Added enhanced communications test. + Optimized channel routing. + Fixed SNTP client in case of SNTP server failure. + Added default route for default IP address. + Allow to configure L-IP via web interface even if PC is not on same subnet (use ROUTE command). + Go unconfigured if reset to factory defaults in switch mode. + Fixed transceiver configuration via LSD tool. + Support LonMaker recover function. + Improved group learning algorithm. + Allow to lock all unknown domains. + Allow to lock certain domains. + Show system temperature and supply voltage on web interface and in console menu (device information). + Allow to check platform before serial firmware upgrade. + Additional diagnostic NVs (uptime, overload). + Changed program ID (does not effect LNS based NM tools). L-IP 2.0.0 ---------- + Web configuration frontend. + Added support for remote LPA (LPA-IP). + Full LSD tool support. + Backup/Restore of configuration server data. + Significantly reduced time to commission L-IP with LonMaker (now 5-10 secs). + Improved routing performance (approx. 10%). + Full support of DHCP/BOOTP. + Channel member statistics/diagnositics. + Fixed compatibility with i.LON in repeater mode. + Improved EIA709 configuration menu. + Support nm_auth flag (config struct) with router NM messages. + Improved UI (thoroughly check inputs). + Improved error log (synced with RTC, etc.). + Prevent remote CS from "stealing" CC from local CS. + Improved group learning algorithm for switch mode. L-IP 1.1 Final 2 ---------------- + Improved configuration server for more than 10 members. + Improved configuration server when switching between different domains. + Fixed reset all items to factory defaults. L-IP 1.1 Final 1 ---------------- + Statistics menu. + Connection keep alive feature. + Set RTC via console. + Show CNIP activity on CNIP LED. + Increased CNIP throughput. + Improved IP reliability with some hubs/switches. + Bug fix for problem with 2 or more domains. + Bug fix for a problem when adding members in the CS. L-IP 1.0 Final 2 ---------------- + Improved sntp client. + Bug fix regarding channel timeout. + Bug fix regarding MD5 authentication. + Bug fix regarding of backbone mode used together with LM4W. -------------------------------------------------- This file is maintained by LOYTEC (www.loytec.com)