NTC-6908T Firmware Release Notes

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1 Information Product Code: NTC-6908T Firmware Version: Main system firmware file name: ntc_6908_ cdi Recovery system firmware file name: Module firmware files name: ntc_6908_ _r.cdi Bootloader_MC8790_K cwe Date: 4 th December 2012 New Features Application_MC8790_K2_0_7_51Bap.cwe Added TR-069 Client on Router and support for the common TR-069 operations 2. Added support for changing Telnet password via GUI 3. Added: MS A-GPS and stand-alone GPS configuration page to GUI for location based services 4. Changed device configuration file extension format to.cfg.tar.gz to include digital certificate and RSA keys settings. 5. Added VPN Added IPsec VPN Support o Pre-Shared Key Mode authentication o RSA Key Mode authentication o Certificate Mode authentication using OpenSSL certificates o Dead Peer Detection (DPD) o o IPsec Verbose Logging Added support for Domain Name in the Remote IPsec Gateway field for router's that has dynamic WAN public IP address and wanting maintain the IPsec Tunnel Connection. Added Open VPN Support o Built in server key and certificate generation mechanism o Client certificate generation o Support user name/password or certificate authentication o Can be configured as an Open VPN server, client or Peer to Peer Connection 6. Added SNMP TRAP Support for sending system heartbeat. 7. Added PAD Daemon support, router can be configured as a PAD Server or up to four simultaneous PAD client connections. Ideal to work with remote sensory devices to transfer data via 3G. 8. Change GUI banner to NTC-6000 Series Cellular Router 9. Added SMS Tools for sending and receiving SMS message via router 10. Added SMS Remote Diagnostics 11. Added Remote Syslog ability to send syslog to a remote syslog server Page 1 of 5

2 Added Remote WAN Access menu improved (System > Administration) with 3 options: Telnet HTTP ICMP 13. Added TCP Keepalive function added (System > System Configuration) 14. Added options to PAD mode (Internet Settings > WWAN (3G) > Connection): System Keep alive Status Option TCP_NODELAY Enable/Disable TCP New Connection" dropdown list: (change applied in next 3g session) i. Replace existing session (same source IP) ii. Replace existing session (any source IP) iii. Rejected during existing session (only available when Keepalive is enabled iv. TCP PAD server connection events (accepted / rejected) will now be logged 1. Support HSDPA/ HSUPA 2. Support main system and recovery system 3. Support Telstra TPIT 4. Support QXDM 5. Support the following features: a. AT command interface for modem b. Change of baud rate on GUI c. Editable Pre-config APN: Telstra.Internet, Telstra.Datapack d. Configurable APN profile 3 to 5, AutoConfig APN e. PPPoE f. SIM PIN retry counter, Enable/Disable SIM PIN g. PAD mode via serial port h. Band settings selection i. Manual network scan; default mode: automatic j. DHCP Server, DHCP Reservation List, DHCP Relay k. Routing: RIP, Static Route, VRRP l. NAT: port forwarding, DMZ m. DDNS n. NTP Server Support o. System monitoring, periodic ping, periodic system reset p. Remote administration q. Two administrator login level: root/admin; admin/admin r. Configurable remote access port number to GUI s. Diagnostic log viewer via browser, show log file in.txt t. SNMP with cellular specific MIB, MIB file downloadable via GUI u. VPN using PPTP and GRE Page 2 of 5

3 Bug Fixes / Modifications Optimized firmware update process and to prevent backup failures during boot loader update and sustain logs on screen after module boot loader update. 2. Fixed: the issue embedded module resets in CPC environment. 3. Fixed: Module FW issues, - Addressed intermittent device crash issue which occurs after long data transfer due to host driver bug. - Fixed a bug that resolve 3 party call issue (AT command+chld doesn't return when CS voice call and PS data call are simultaneous). - Added Qualcomm patch SBAM6290AKPRZL _8S. - Fixed the problem modem cannot acquire service if AT+COPS=0 is sent before unlocking PIN. - Fixed a rare issue where a data stall is observed when the device is making frequent cell changes. 4. Fixed: Changed the default setting of Remember PIN to be enabled. 5. Fixed: Provided option to delete the pre-configured connection profiles Telstra.internet. 6. Fixed: Unable to add more than 18 port forwarding rules issue. 7. Fixed: Unable to receive SMS message via AT command issue. 8. Fixed: Cannot MEP unlock unit via GUI. 9. Fixe: IPsec VPN tunnel using different subnet for the local and remote network issue. 10. Fixed: RS232 port - The RI and DCD logic levels issue. 11. Fixed: IPsec VPN tunnel automatic reconnection issue. 12. Fixed: IPsec Certificate mode tunnel connection issue. 13. Fixed: Open VPN tunnel connection issue. 14. Fixed: Disabling Firewall does not allow Remote HTTP Access to be configured. 15. Fixed: Port Forward rules should take precedence over those created by the firewall. 16. Fixed: the issues related to saving port forwarding rules. 17. Fixed: SMSC number is erased from web UI if SIM PIN is enabled. 18. Fixed: AGPS status shows error when it is normal. 19. Fixed: The bug where the SIM PUK field allows any number of digits but not registering if incorrect number of digits is entered. 20. Fixed: Support for custom DDNS accounts which uses members.dyndns.org as DDNS server. Page 3 of 5

4 Fixed: NTC-6908 FW1.3.0 modem sleep issue: fails to re-auto-connect when a network terminates the connection. Happens more frequently in Telstra.pcpack. 2. Fixed: NTC-6908 FW1.1.0 system instability issue. 3. Fixed: NTC-6908 FW1.1.0 shows the number of remaining tries to enter SIM PUK displayed as '0'. It should display as Fixed: NTC-6908 FW1.1.0 Restore Factory Defaults issue. Known Issues - Non Page 4 of 5

5 Upgrade Instructions 1. Firmware upgrade instruction Refer to the logical steps described in file named NTC-6908T Firmware Upgrade V pdf. Important: For module firmware upgrade or downgrade on version MC8790_K BAP, it is mandatory that this module firmware upgrade is made under router firmware The router must be running firmware before upgrade or downgrade the module firmware MC8790_K BAP. 2. Firmware downgrade instruction To downgrade the router firmware from version to Version Important: You should keep the version _r as the recovery image for the router. It is mandatory to use the following logical order to in order to prevent downgrade failure issue. Do not downgrade the system recovery image. a) Login into the device web management interface, navigate to System > Load/Save > Upload page ( ), Upload the main system image file : ntc_6908_1.6.0.cdi b) Once the file is uploaded to the router, then click Install to install the main system image: ntc_6908_1.6.0.cdi. c) Do not remove power when LEDs of the router flashing ON/OFF rapidly as this means the router is busy performing firmware upgrade. d) Once the firmware is downgraded successfully, the router will automatically redirect itself back to the Status page. e) You will then need to hit the Repair button on your test PC s Local Area Connection Status window > Support tab, to repair the IP address of your PC. f) Confirm your test PC has a valid IP address in the range of x, and then refresh the router status page to show the firmware version that your device is now downgraded to. Page 5 of 5