*********************************************************************************** Release Notes Firmware Version : v2.5.9 UK Modem Firmware : 41E2BE2C (Standard) / 43E2EAA1 (UK2) Firmware Build Date : Fri Jan 27 2006 15:55 Status : Formal Release Release Date : 13 Feb 2006 For Models : Vigor2600plus, Vigor2600G, Vigor2600Gi, Vigor2600i Locale : For UK use only Note : This firmware is not compatible with other models; do not attempt to upgrade it to other models as it may make them inoperable. If your router was not purchased in the UK please check with local distributor for the correct firmware as physical hardware varies. For support for the UK, please visit www.support.draytek.co.uk *********************************************************************************** Note: Firmware file types *.all - upgrade retaining all previous settings *.rst - upgrade and reset to factory default It is recommended to take a configuration backup prior to upgrading the firmware. The 'UK2' firmware is intended for use only when the regular UK firmware is unable to reliably sync. with your line in situations of poor quality ADSL signal/lines. Use regular firmware otherwise. To obtain the UK2 firmware, download from the same URL, using 'uk2' instead of 'uk' to the end of the filename Changes/Fixes Since Firmware 2.5.8UK (Beta) ------------------------------------------- 1. Corrected an issue with IP filters in VPN tunnels Changes/Fixes Since Firmware 2.5.7UK (Release) ---------------------------------------------- 1. Improved WDS Stability Changes/Fixes Since Firmware 2.5.6UK (Release) ---------------------------------------------- NOTE : To check your WLAN hardware version see "Wireless LAN Setup" > "Wireless Information" > "Firmware Version" in the web interface. The last digit is the hardware version, e.g. v1.2.8.16.04.2 means the wireless hardware version is 2. If you have version 2 hardware, you can use the WPA facility. [ Wireless LAN (Vigor2600G) ] This firmware includes various improvements to Wireless LAN stability and integrates the various changes which have been in some earlier release candaidates; this firmware therefore supercedes earlier RC's. [New facilities]: 1. Support WDS function 2. Support WPA2 function (on hardware V2 - see above). Please note that these facilities are not part of the official product specification but it has been possible to include them in firmware as a bonus for those users who might find them useful. [Improvements & Corrected Problems] - Correct MSN Messenger hang up when UPnP enabled Problem. - Correct DHCP IP conflicts problem. - Correct NAT loopback problem. - Improve Wireless interoperability with Intel Centrino platform. - Increase NAT sessions to 5000. - Correct QoS direction classify problem. - Correct Static Route subnet assume as Private IP - Correct UDP Fragment packet can't pass when WAN is PPPoE - Correct large Fragment packet may cause Router reboot problem. - Correct telnet command: adsl ppp parse error - Correct eMule + KAD will buffer leakage. - Wireless LAN Stability improved Changes/Fixes Since Firmware 2.5.5UK (Release) ---------------------------------------------- [New functions]: 1. Support QoS function. 2. Support ConeNAT function - imrproves multimedia compatibility 3. New DDNS provider dns4biz.com [Improvements & Corrected Problems] 1. Robustness to malformed DNS packet or MX type DNS query 2. Improve PPPoE performance (not used in UK) 3. Fix hang during heavy load DMZ 4. UPNP's issue for My Network Places. 5. Improve performance of L2TP tunnelling 6. Improve Wireless LAN robustness with respect to periodic dropouts particularly with Intestil WLAN chipset. Also see WLAN Tips on www.support.draytek.co.uk for other tips. 7. Allow inputting of a DNS server in Internet Access WebUI. 8. Improve USB printer plug and play compatibility 9. Change telnet command "wan mtu" into "wan ppp_mss". 10. Fix reboot issues relating to syslog, f/w upgrade or invalid DNS packets. [Known Issue] 1. With IP Routing enabled, internal clients are not able to access internal servers (e.g. web server) via the external WAN address of the router with a port forward/redirection enabled. This will be improved in next firmware. Changes/Fixes Since Firmware 2.5.4UK (Release) ---------------------------------------------- [Improvements & Corrected Problems] 1. DNS Proxy. The DHCP server would not always provide the correct DNS addresses. It will now correctly allocate the router's IP as DNS server (acting as proxy). Changes/Fixes Since Firmware 2.5.2UK (Release) ---------------------------------------------- [Improvements & Corrected Problems] 1. WPA - re-key facility improved with Broadcom chipset. - group key delivery imrproved with Intersil chipset. 2. VPN over WLAN - STA cannot ping router unless a VPN tunnel has been established. 3. Intersil WLAN card now resets on soft-reboot. [New functions]: 1. ISDN Backup Facilities for i models. 2. Remote firmware upgrade for v26gxxx.all. 3. VPN over Wireless LAN. [Improvements & Corrected Problems] 1. Improvement on ADSL Spectrum Analysis. 2. Improvement on telnet command "adsl savecfg". 3. Correct ADSL interface values for SNMP. 4. Enhance stability to reduce router crash after do 'adsl reboot'. 5. Correct WUI on Mac OS X for Content Filter & Internet Access pages. 6. Improvement on PFS (Perfect Forward Secrecy). 7. Enhance WPA compatability with Broadcom-chipset WLAN client. Changes/Fixes Since Firmware 2.5.1UK (Release) ---------------------------------------------- [New Facilities]: 1. Remote firmware upgrade for v26gxxx.all. 2. VPN over Wireless LAN 3. WPA for wireless 802.11g - Complies with WPA version 1. - Define 7 security modes. - Support both pure WPA environment and Non-WPA(WEP) and WPA co-existing environment. - Automatically disconnect all clients whenever the encryption mode is changed. - Under "WEP or WPA/PSK" mode, the default WEP key is fixed at key index 2. - Only TKIP encryption is available for WPA clients. [Improvements ] 1. Corrected ADSL Spectrum Analysis bug. 2. Improved telnet command "adsl savecfg" bug. 3. Corrected ADSL interface values for SNMP interface. 4. Fixed potential crash from command 'adsl reboot'. 5. Improved WUI on Mac OS X for Content Filter & Internet Access pages. 6. Fixed PFS compatibility issue 7. Fixed WPA compatability with Broadcom solution. Changes/Fixes Since Firmware 2.5UK (Release) -------------------------------------- 1. Deny replies for unicast ARP request 2. Amend NAT failure on no directly connected subnet. 3. Fix problem with configuring a static route for a host route. 4. Fixed a problem with configuring the TCP/IP setting of LAN-to-LAN profile for the remote network. 5. Fixed problem with Port redirection failure after a period of usage. 6. Fixed PPTP with CA pass through problem. 7. Addressed issue with UDP fragmentation 8. Broadcasting IP configuration on the WAN side. 9. Fix problem with Wan IP conflict in Online status page problem. 10. Permit editing host mask(255.255.255.255) in LAN-to-LAN profile 11. Fix Router restart issue which could occur hen disabling wireless, connecting a printer or when stressed by Smartbit. New Features in firmware 2.5UK ------------------------------ 1. LPR Print Server via USB Printer port on the back panel 2a. VLAN (port exclusivity) support 2b. Port-based rate throttle capability 3. Scheduling for Content Filters [END oF FILE] [Hint] 1. If you have any ADSL on-line problem, please contact your service provide at first, or get into web user interface ("Internet Access Setup" > "PPPoE/PPPoA" or "MPoA") to change the "Modulation" of "DSL Modem Settings" to "T1.413", then to try again. Also, you can use the following Telnet commands to tune your router working with Globespan chipset DSLAM : > adsl status Get DSLAM chipset verdor information > adsl dslam gspn Set ADSL parameters compatible with the Globespan chipset DSLAM > adsl dslam default Set ADSL parameters to fatory default settings