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wiki:firmware:release_5.7
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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
- 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.x, 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
Firmware
Compatibility
- 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)
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
wiki/firmware/release_5.7.txt · Last modified: 2023/06/01 14:49 by ehe
