NETGEAR FVS124G ProSafe VPN Firewall Firmware V1.1.38

Published: March 9, 2007

Contents

I. Overview
II. New Features
III. Bug Fixes
IV. Known Issues
V. To Upgrade

I. Overview

This describes features and bug fixes in the FVS124G Release Version 1.1.38 software added since Release Version 1.1.33.

II. New Features

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III. Modifications and Bug Fixes

  Version 1.1.38

1. Fixed issues with Static routes
2. Trend Micro option is removed from the product.

   Version 1.1.37

1. Fixed LAN DHCP Server issue.

   Version 1.1.36

1. Fixed SMTP client doesn’t comply with RFC in e-mail log issue.
2. Improved WAN performance when keyword blocking is enabled.
3. Logs message when WAN rollover occurs.

   Version 1.1.33

1. Changed the default Idle timeout to “Idle time 5 minutes” when ISP login is required.
2. Fixed port triggering not working issue.
3. Fixed incorrect display of Router uptime on WAN 2.
4. Allow user to configure both Primary and Secondary DNS servers when ISP login required.
5. Fixed Send Log button not working.
6. Fixed DynDNS client not compliant with spec. issue.
7. Fixed SMTP client doesn’t comply with RFC in e-mail log issue.
8. Fixed missing time stamp in Email.
9. Fixed Traffic Meter Date/Time display issue.
10. Fixed the local LAN is limited to class C network issue.
11. Fixed edit and apply changes in Groups and Hosts not function issue.
12. Fixed Idle timeout not working issue

Note: FVS124G is SIP compliant. It has been tested with Vonage and AOL in North America, Sipgate and Blueface in Europe and UK.

   Version 1.1.30

1. Fixed static routing.
2. Can now use the ping tool in Diagnostics to test VPN.
3. Can switch back to Default NTP Server.
4. Fixed email authentication problem with some mail servers.
5. Fixed PPPoE MTU default value.
6. Increased time range of https certificate.
7. Fixed Send Log button (only sends items not sent already).
8. Improved log emails.
9. On the statistics page, Tx/ps and Rx/ps show correct rate.
10. IKE FQDN can now accept up to 64 characters.
11. SNMP agent returns the wrong sysObjectIDs for ProSafe firewalls.
12. Fixed SNMP system info edits are lost after reboot.
13. Removed PFS group 5 in mode config.
14. Fixed editing of Protocol Binding.
15. Allows classical routing with PPPoE.
16. Attempt to access blocked site is now logged.
17. ISP Login box now displays all 64 characters.

   Version 1.1.24

1. DynDNS password now accepts additional special characters.
2. Restoring configuration file will now automatically trigger reboot.
3. Fixed: WAN Options Uplink Bandwidth setting lost after reboot.
4. Fixed: Custom Services priority settings lost after reboot.
5. Custom Service should not be deleted if it is in use in the rules or protocol binding.

   Version 1.1.23

1. Fixed: cannot ping to this router's LAN IP address from remote PC over VPN tunnel.
2. Fixed MTU size setting problems.
3. Fixed problems with some VoIP adapters.
4. ISP login name now accepts at least 60 characters.
5. Fixed memory leak and driver issue causing router lockups.
6. Fixed saving of protocol binding settings.
7. Arp scan is removed. Groups and Hosts menu response improved.
8. BigPond fixes.
9. WAN Mode menu: added Dedicated Broadband selection to disable WAN active testing.
10. DynDNS password now accepts special characters.
11. Increased number of custom services.

   Version 1.1.17

1. SIP ALG related issues.
2. VPN hub and spoke configuration issue.
3. PPPoE connection drop problem.
4. Keyword filtering problems.
5. Miscellaneous bug fixes.

   Version 1.1.13

1. Fixed saving of email configuration.
2. Fixed Send Log.
3. Fixed DST issue when WAN is not connected.
4. Fixed remaining DynDNS issues.
5. Increased Firewall throughput.
6. Improved VPN logs.
7. Password protection warning added to configuration backup page.
8. Fixed adding and editing firewall policies above 256.

IV. Known Issues

1. Before enabling TrendMicro antivirus enforcement, be sure to set the correct port numbers for the C/S/M server, or router may hang.
2. VPN client can't connect using Virtual Address. Should disable and set to 0.0.0.0.
3. Remote management user can not backup configuration via Internet Explorer. It works with other browser.

V. To Upgrade

Before upgrading, write down all the configuration information you changed from the defaults. You may need to reenter them later.

1. Download a convenient place such as your desktop.

   3.19 MB

2. Using a browser, login to the router as admin.
3. Under Management, click Router Upgrade.
4. Click Browse and locate the upgrade file you just downloaded fvs124g_1_1_38.img.
5. Click Upload.
6. Wait for the router to reboot and the TEST LED to turn off.
7. Power the router off.
8. Power the router back on again.

   For problems after upgrading, clear the configuration, using the Factory Defaults pushbutton on the rear panel, or the Erase button in the Backup Settings menu. Then reenter your configuration information manually.

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