UAP Firmware 6.2.9
Overview
This version provides a new High-Performance Devices (band steering) logic. This new logic is less strict than the implementation in previous versions and allows dual-band devices join the 2.4GHz network under certain conditions. Users should expect better interoperability (like less client error messages during association, more reliable access for all device types) and extended range in case of insufficient 5GHz signal level.If a 5GHz-capable client happens to get onto the 2.4GHz network, the new logic will also try to steer the client to the 5GHz network post-association using BSS Transition Management frames.
Please test with various devices, observe if they always use the optimal band, and report any client error messages during association, incorrect band usage or blocked access.
Please disable Band Steering under the AP Property Panel when testing the new implementation of Band Steering (High Performance Devices) under WLAN settings.
Improvements
- [UAP] Revamp Band Steering (previously called High Performance Devices).
- [Common] Ensure devices can reliably reach the Network Application after losing connectivity temporarily.
Bugfixes
- [Common] Fix firmware version being incorrectly reported as 6.0.123 occasionally.
- [UAP-Gen6] Fix WPA3 connectivity issues.
- [U6-Enterprise] Fix not being able to connect to an Open WLAN on 6GHz (OWE).
Additional information
Please report any issues you encounter with this release using the Report Bug form.- U6-Pro/Mesh needs to be upgraded to 5.67.0 first before upgrading to 5.68.0+.
- Instead of using the manual links, you can also subscribe to your desired firmware channel, as described here.
- Please refer to this article to find more details on how to identify your Access Point generation.
- Your device built-in display may turn black or unresponsive for ~10 minutes after firmware upgrades to upgrade LCM firmware.
- All URLs use HTTPS. This assumes your device(s) are running 3.7.56 or later and that the device's date is properly set. Please change URLs to HTTP for device(s) running earlier firmware or if the date is incorrect (e.g. if device can't reach a NTP server).
Any and all feedback is welcome, including lettings us know about successful device upgrades. When reporting an issue, please ensure that you include the following information:
- Network Application version.
- Firmware version (previous and current).
- Device model(s).
UAP-AC-Lite/LR/Pro/M/M-PRO/IW | md5sum | sha256sum
UAP-HD/SHD/XG/BaseStationXG | md5sum | sha256sum
UAP-nanoHD/IW-HD/FlexHD/BeaconHD | md5sum | sha256sum
U6-Lite | md5sum | sha256sum
U6-LR | md5sum | sha256sum
U6-Pro/Mesh/IW/Extender/Enterprise | md5sum | sha256sum
