Lantronix CoBos Software Software Release Notes Version 6.5.0.3 April 3, 2007 Copyright 2006, Lantronix Release notes are also available on the Lantronix web site (www.lantronix.com) and via anonymous FTP from ftp.lantronix.com. Contact Lantronix or your reseller for more information. This document describes the Lantronix CoBos Device Server firmware release. This release represents a combined release for older products and also provides incremental updates to newer release products from a single baseline. =============== RELEASE SUMMARY =============== Current release: 6.5.0.3 ============================= PRODUCTS SUPPORTED ============================= V6.5.0.3 supports the following products: -> Xport-03 -> XPort-01 -> Micro100 ===================== Associated Webmanager ===================== 1.6.0.2 ================= FIRMWARE RELEASES ================= xpt03_6503.rom (070403) - Supports XPort-03 product; Destination file: X5 xpte_6503.rom (070403) - Supports XPort-01 product; Destination file: X4 m100_6503.rom (070403) - Supports Micro100 product; Destination file: 4M ============ NEW FEATURES ============ -> C-041022-55131 - XPort- would like to be able to display link status on one of the PIO pins (XPort only) From 6.5.0.0 Release -------------------- -> C-050803-68489 - UDS-10-Wants Modem Emu RING (W/Out IP Address) & CONNECT Msgs Configurable (All products) -> C-060427-79567 - WiBox: Wants to use ' . ' or ' : ' in dial strings for modem emulation (All products) -> C-051020-71865 - UDS-10-Wants Ability Using 255.255.255.255 As Broadcast Address For UDP (All products) From 6.4.0.0 Release -------------------- - To support Telnet Com Port Control (RFC2217) note: this can be utilized in conjunction with the Lantronix Com Port Redirector (CPR) v4.0.0.1 From WiPort 6.3.0.1 Release -------------------------- - Disassociate on repeated failure of transmission, scan and search for "new" AP - SA and NS monitor mode commands expanded with channel number, topology and security. - SA monitor mode command now capable of reporting more BSSID's - Addition of "Reset to Defaults (Ethernet)" option. When used, this would allow the firmware to reset the settings to factory defaults including the network settings and select the Wired Only network mode for operation on restart. The current "Reset to Factory Defaults" is also available for CP configuration and will provide the same functionality as in current code (Wireless Only) mode of operation on restart. From WiPort 6.3.0.0 Release -------------------------- - 802.11i with PreShared Keys. Including CCMP encryption. - Monitor mode command: SA. Available in wireless only mode and bridging mode. Scans the air and reports found BSS's. - Monitor mode command: NS. Reports the status of the Ethernet and Wireless interfaces, including current negotiated settings. - TX data rate auto with max setting - WEP passphrase hashing generates all 4 keys. Algorithm as in Linksys WRT54G. From UDS2100 6.1.0.2 Release ---------------------------- --> RS485 is supported on both channels (UDS2100 & SDS2101 only) --> 'Factory defaults' button is accessible externally on the device; requires a minimum duration of 3 seconds before the 'factory defaults' are applied & reset is invoked (UDS2100 & SDS2101 only) From XPort 6.1.0.2 Release --------------------------- 1. Added support for the RS485 interface (for XPort-485) From WiPort 6.1.0.1 Release --------------------------- 1. C-040312-46601, C-040813-52360 Modem Result Codes selection 2. C-040804-51991 XPort-Wants To Choose Ena or Disable Sending +++ In Modem Mode 3. C-050803-68448 XPort-Not Getting "C" In Manual Mode Connection 4. C-040728-51716, C-050221-60400 Xport/All CoBOS-Monitor Mode Command To Display MAC Address For All: new GM command 5. C-040423-48241, C-041202-56844 XportEX- Hard Code Ethernet Port Speed 10/h-f or 100/h-f 6. C-040622-50345 XPort-Wants A Configurable MTU Size 7. C-041221-57687 WiPort - Add FireFox Browser Support 8. C-050427-63786 WiPort-Wants Range Of Low Power Modes => CPU performance: Low setting added. 26MHz. 9. C-050426-63721 UDS-10- Can't do No Echo and Numeric Res Codes in Modem Mode 10.C-050711-67254 WiPort-Needs SP Setting In SetZone Added For Spain 11.TKIP+WEP selection split into TKIP+WEP64 and TKIP+WEP128 12.10sec search before creation of Adhoc network when enabled. 13.Canada and Spain added to configurable countries 14.Alternate MAC support 15.Support for Intel parallel flash 16.New 77FE command: 0xA1 to write record 1 without overwriting encryption key 17.New Monitor command: SS. Same functionality as 0xA1 18.Monitor command PI keeps pinging until keyboard hit ================ REMOVED FEATURES ================ None ========= BUG FIXES ========= - Bug 5882 Ethernet mode setting does not work on the Micro100 All bugs fixed in 6.5.0.0 are included -------------------------------------- - C-060427-79577 XPort-03- Sometimes Takes 5 Minutes To Get A DHCP Address - C-060803-83381 XPort-Part Of Record 1 Overwritten When Using SS Command In Mon Mode - C-060807-83529 XPort-03-Web Manager "Error 400" Code Incorrect Should Be "404"--- - C-060920-85283 WiPortG-Using Hub In Bridging Causes Long Lasting Loop Of Messages - C-060728-83149 XPort-03-Applet Sub From XPort Web Server Will Not Load In Browser - C-061002-85801 WiPort - WiPort Resets With Power Management Enabled - C-061018-86460 WiBoxEG-Firmware 6.4.0.0RC6 Monitor Mode Command SA Fails - C-061109-87424 WiPortG - WLAN & EMAIL settings changed via telnet to 9999 are not discarded when option 8 is selected - C-061025-86738 WiPortG-6.3.0.2 Modem Mode Locks Up WiPort - C-061102-87111 WiPort B-Applet Sub Custom Web Server Will Not Load In Browser (Child case to C-060728-83149) - C-061204-88255 XPort - Encryption Fails If All 16 Bytes Of IV Is Not Transmitted - C-070221-90987 Mac Address and Firmware version do not display in IE 7 (initially reported in Bug 5702) - Bug 5343 Datagram 0 loss of serial data with back-to-back messages - Bug CLI issue with EX chip From WiPort 6.3.0.2 ------------------- - TX Power level has been reduced for Japan only from 14 dBm to 13 dBm to pass certification. Dependent on OEM country setting. - Monitor mode command "NS" reporting BSSID 00:00:00:00:00:00 when creating AdHoc network - Monitor mode command "SA" max number of stations too limited. From WiPort 6.3.0.1 ------------------- C-060817-83969 WiPortG- Monitor Mode "SA" in wired mode, causes reset of device---CA From WiPort 6.3.0.0 ------------------- - WiPortG: TKIP+WEP64 and TKIP+WEP128 modes not correctly working. - Web Manager access over wired Ethernet in Bridging Mode not available. - Wired Network access in Bridging Mode inoperational if wireless interface is not associated and open. - Ethernet PHY not turned off in Wireless only mode, causing 100mA extra current consumption. - Short preamble capability not advertised when creating adhoc network. - C-051117-73096 Xport-03: Parity Errors with extended ascii at 7O1 - C-060427-79577 Xport-03 sometimes takes 5 minutes to get a DHCP address if 77fe flooding occurs. - C-050303-61010 UDS100 - Bug in TCP Stack - RST connection, takes time to allow SYNs - C-060522-80531 WiPort - Slow TCP Disconnection in v6.1 - C-060327-78241 WiBox E- 6.1.0.1RC1-DSTest Results Failing At Higher Baud For SW & N Flow - C-060725-82989 WiPort G-AdHoc Network With WEP On, Fails Sometimes All bugs fixed in 6.1.0.3 are included -------------------------------------- - C-060804-83457 - UDS1100: DSR not asserted - different from UDS-10 & 100 All bugs fixed in 6.1.0.2 are included -------------------------------------- - C-051121-73215 XPort-Changes Port Password When Changing Baud Rate (All CoBos) - C-051205-73687 XPort-03 - CP1 Pin Outputs 3.3V In Starting Process - C-051216-74031 XPort - Unable To Connect To Web Man After Setting Telnet Password (All CoBos) All bugs fixed in 6.1.0.1 are included -------------------------------------- - C-051207-73818 XPort-03 - Opening & Closing Port 9999 Causes XPort Restart - C-050829-69577 XPort - XPort-Port 77f0 Locks Up - C-050629-66837 WiPort - Reset Defaults Configurable Pin Wipes Out Wireless Settings - C-050615-66189 XPort - Reboots When Telnet Is Terminated Using Escape Char - C-050620-66373 XPort(CoBos) - TCP Packet # Not In Sequence - C-050420-63378 XPort - DHCP Discovery TransID Not Random - C-050303-61071 Tellermate reported issue with ISN - C-051014-71587 XPort-03 - Datagram Type 00 Not Working - C-050901-69764 Cobox - Echo Is Enabled By Default In 5.8.0.1 - C-051114-72916 WiPort - Enabling WPA Will Cause The Unit to Ignore Setup Records - C-051216-74226 WiPort - Web Manager Allows 460/921kb Config In Low Performance Mode - AES lib version only shown when unlocked. - WiPortB associating with some wireless stations that have mismatching SSID - First outgoing connection attempt after bootup fails. ========== KNOWN BUGS ========== C-060926-85570 WiPort G - Does Not Associate In AdHoc When Powered Up At Same Time C-061213-88569 WiPort-Pings Fail To Ethernet Device While In Bridging ================= KNOWN LIMITATIONS ================= - C-060321-77975 WiBox B -6.0.0.1 WPA Randomly Drops Connectivity When Roaming Need To Reboot. - C-061101-87040 WiPort B - Not Associating To AP When Roaming - Need Reboot (Child case to C-060321-77975) - Ethernet mode setting: full duplex not working for fixed modes. Working correctly for autonegotiate