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tony
09-20-2005, 01:09 PM
Do not apply this update unless you have easy access to the system in question. Always backup your configuration before upgrading.

Read the previous release notes before applying this update.

Changes since v2.01.7:
*) core components have been updated.
*) ssh server has been upgraded to openssh v4.2.
*) ssh logging has been reduced.
*) syslog server no longer shows --MARK-- lines if redirected to a remote server.
*) small atheros update to resolve an optimization problem introduced in an earlier build.
*) zebra 0.95 (rip, ospf & bgp) has been replaced with quagga 0.98.5.
*) quagga watchdog will now ensure the routing daemons do not quit.
*) iptables marking, layer-7 and connlimit features are available for use via the firewall passthrough.
*) cbq now supports gre, esp, ah, and vpn protocols. (vpn will match any packet with gre, esp or ah protocols)
*) cbq 'all' protocol for shape, and qshape now catches all ipv4 protocols, and not just tcp, udp and icmp.
*) firewall 'lallow' (local allow) is now implemented, with the same syntax as 'allow', but will only effect traffic 'to' the host system.
*) firmware upgrade will now show the edition of the current, and uploaded firmware.
*) ssh interface will now show the edition in use.
*) hotspot default rx and tx cbq rates now use the proper values when 'chap' authentication is used.

Problems resolved since rc1:
*) rip, ospf and bgp are no longer disabled during 'activate changes'.
*) optimization caused AMD SC520, and other 486-class systems to fail during bootup.

Release Caveats:
*) soekris (SC520) systems fail to boot.

tony
09-20-2005, 01:10 PM
BETA downloads are now available.

Areas of focus while testing this release are:
*) ensure this release works on the same hardware as previous releases.
*) atheros stability and performance compared to the past 2.01.5+ releases.
*) rip, ospf and bgp testing.
*) iptables layer-7, mark and connlimit testing.
*) cbq gre, esp, ah and vpn protocol shaping options.
*) firewall 'lallow' testing.
*) overal stability compared to previous releases.
*) soekris testing.

Please post your results in this thread. Given the test results from the areas listed, either a new beta will be released, or this version will be renamed to 2.10.0 and made public on our website downloads page.

Router WRAP Edition
http://www.star-os.com/downloads/oem-vnc/strrw-2.01.8-rc7-4687.bin
http://www.star-os.com/downloads/oem-vnc/strrw-2.01.8-rc7-4687.raw
http://www.star-os.com/downloads/oem-vnc/strrw-2.01.8-rc7-4687.iso

Router Desktop Edtion
http://www.star-os.com/downloads/oem-vnc/strr-2.01.8-rc7-4687.bin
http://www.star-os.com/downloads/oem-vnc/strr-2.01.8-rc7-4687.raw
http://www.star-os.com/downloads/oem-vnc/strr-2.01.8-rc7-4687.iso

Server Desktop Edition
http://www.star-os.com/downloads/oem-vnc/strs-2.01.8-rc7-4687.bin
http://www.star-os.com/downloads/oem-vnc/strs-2.01.8-rc7-4687.raw
http://www.star-os.com/downloads/oem-vnc/strs-2.01.8-rc7-4687.iso

Router Routerboard (x86) Edition
http://www.star-os.com/downloads/oem-vnc/strrb-2.01.8-rc7-4687.bin
http://www.star-os.com/downloads/oem-vnc/strrb-2.01.8-rc7-4687.raw
http://www.star-os.com/downloads/oem-vnc/strrb-2.01.8-rc7-4687.iso

Router Soekris Edition
http://www.star-os.com/downloads/oem-vnc/strrs-2.01.8-rc7-4687.bin
http://www.star-os.com/downloads/oem-vnc/strrs-2.01.8-rc7-4687.raw
http://www.star-os.com/downloads/oem-vnc/strrs-2.01.8-rc7-4687.iso

bairdc
09-20-2005, 02:11 PM
Tony,

I have verified that the CBQ/CHAP problem is indeed fixed in rc7. Thank you for getting it in!

Craig

tony
09-20-2005, 02:18 PM
I am pleased to see it works as expected. Thank you for reporting the problem!

tony
09-21-2005, 10:02 AM
Today is the day.. If there are no reported problems before 12:00pm (PST), then this release will be renamed v2.10.0, and posted on our main webpage.

UPDATE: One more BETA will be released, which will be targeted at resolving the last remaining issue with SC520 Soekris support.

tony
09-21-2005, 11:48 AM
For those with Elan SC520-based Soekris boards, please hold off on updating as this release will not function on that hardware yet. Geode-based Soekris systems should be Ok.

tony
09-21-2005, 01:42 PM
All remining problems have been resolved, and the Soekris SC520 works as expected now. There will be a new BETA posted shortly, with the final being released tomorrow if all goes well.