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KerOS firmware v5.7.2 (February 2023)
Changes from v5.5.4
Release corrections
- Fix security vulnerabilities on KerOS API
- Trigger autorestart of GWMP sockets when uplink message are timed out
- Define pools instead of servers for NTP synchronization
- Properly stop and restart LoRaWAN frames reception when applying a different channel plan
New features
- Advanced LoRaWAN frames filtering (normal and reverse) with the support of :
- Multiple ranges filters for NetID, JoinEUI and DevEUI
- Proprietary frames
- Support default generic APN configuration (no MCC/MNC needed), by default set to BICS APN in provisioning file
- Limited support of Wirnet iZeptoCell Cellular, see restrictions for more details
Evolutions
- Make ZTP more robust against backhaul disconnections
- Set network monitoring enabled by default
- Prevent disabling cellular backhaul on WebUI for new product iZeptoCell Cellular
- Set a fallback DNS server configuration by default
- Automatically adjust TCP packets (fragmentation) depending on backhaul MTU
- Add option –minimal/-m for get_logs script to get a smaller logs archive
- Support of Japan version of WAN modem installed in iFemtocell-evo 923 and iStation 923
Restrictions
- IPSec is not yet supported
- Some issues with the Wi-Fi interface (instabilities, no fallback…) on Wirnet iFemtoCell
- When upgrading from KerOS firmware 4.x, all trustzone secrets are lost
- When upgrading from KerOS FW 4.3.3, a hardware reset is necessary for FW 5.x burner to correctly detect USB
- Update status for an update from KerOS FW 5.1.x, FW 5.2.x or FW 5.3.x is in error, but the update is working fine
- No more support of GSM dongles (please contact Kerlink if you plan to use one)
Firmware
Compatibility
Hardware
- Compatible with Wirnet™ i-series gateways (Wirnet iBTS, Wirnet iFemtoCell, Wirnet iStation, Wirnet iFemtoCell-evolution, Wirnet iZeptoCell Ethernet, Wirnet iZeptoCell Cellular).
Software
- Compatible with Wirnet™ i-series gateways secured with Kerlink Production fuses or without any fuses flashed.
- Regular update (
keros.ipk) is incompatible with firmware older than v5.x
- To upgrade the system from KerOS version 4.3.3 to KerOS version 5.x the use of a liveburner is MANDATORY. Two possibilities are available:
- Upgrade with a custom liveburner. It allows to keep some elements like gateway configuration. To use a custom liveburner, please refer to the dedicated page: Major version upgrade with a custom liveburner.
- Upgrade with a regular liveburner (erasing the whole partition to reinstall the firmware)
Installation of SPN firmware from version 5.X is not possible. You will have to downgrade from 5.X to 4.3.3 first.
Delivery
The firmware is released in two formats: KerOS and Liveburner.
KerOS : Update the Firmware
To update the firmware from v5.x, the regular update procedure can be used.
See system upgrade page.
Liveburner : Reset the Firmware of the product
- Update stock restore version with FW 5.7.2.
- Reset the default password on your gateway.
- Erase the whole partition to reinstall the firmware.
Download
- KerOS IPK:keros_5.7.2_klkgw-signed.ipk md5:
dbc5eaf5f7cbdae2691f74d98a259a58 - Liveburner IPK 5.7.2: liveburner_5.7.2_klkgw-signed.ipk md5:
197c9c8f14952b1bf8339ad4c5863c2f - Liveburner IPK 4.3.3-2: liveburner_4.3.3-2_klkgw-signed.ipk md5:
12CFEFB8D4630A34AA90C77E6C73A193 - Custom liveburner IPK: custom-liveburner_5.7.2_klkgw-signed.ipk md5:
455a15b7b10dae4171a2e8b1b04fdf79 - Update liveburner package: update_liveburner_package-v5.5.4.tar.gz md5:
b34113c633b829de2422e297ccdb1f53 - 64-bit toolchain: poky-glibc-x86_64-keros-toolchain-klkgw-5.7.2.sh md5:
25044a8909fa95749ad2eb8bcf52e00d
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