RVON-16, version 2.7.1 ---------------------- Included Files: --------------- Release Notes: readme.txt Main application: rvon16.bib Boot code: adam2EB.bin Utilities: abortos, applodr, aupdater, cmp, cp, defrag, ftp, info, printenv, rm, setenv, unsetenv Upgrade Procedure ----------------- Normally, a new version of the main application (rvon16.bib) would be installed simply by downloading it from RVONedit or AZedit. However, it may occasionally be necessary to replace the boot code (adam2EB.bin) and/or the onboard utilities, which requires the use of the RVONFILE utility. New in version 2.7.1 -------------------- Added new IPedit commands: reset authentication, factory reset If a user (logged in with Admin permissions) holds down Shift+Ctrl while right-clicking the RVON card in the catalog on the left-hand side, the pop-up context menu includes two new items: Reset Authentication Table Restore Factory Defaults (If the option is selected to restore the factory defaults, the relevant sections of flash memory are updated; however, the card's current operation is not changed. This includes its network IP settings, its authentication table, and its channel configuration. If the card is then reset, it will then have the true factory defaults - except that it may very well receive its configuration from the MCII-e.) These commands require IPedit v3.6.2 or later. Added security for various commands The following operations have been re-implemented so that they are more secure: - Clear channel and pass-through statistics - Tear down channel(s) - Reboot card - Enable/disable Telnet Admin permissions are now required in order to enable or disable Telnet. These commands now require IPedit v3.6.2 or later. Added security features for compliance with California Senate Bill 327 For new devices, authentication must now be configued when first connecting to the device. This is necessary for compliance with California Law, re: SB327: An act to add Title 1.81.26 (commencing with Section 1798.91.04) to Part 4 of Division 3 of the California Civil Code, relating to information privacy. With IPedit v3.6.2 or later, IPedit will switch to the Authentication tab, and display a message notifying the user of this requirement. Until authentication has been configured, the device will not allow any changes to be made; and IPedit (v3.6.2 or later) will switch to read-only mode. With earlier versions of IPedit, no notification will be displayed, but the device will still refuse to accept any changes until authentication has been configured. No change needs to be made to existing devices when this version of firmware is downloaded; however, if the authentication table is reset, or a factory reset is performed on the device, it will then enter the state where it requires authentication to be configured. New in version 2.7.0 -------------------- Support connections to RVON+, PAP-5032R, and ODIN-RVON devices. Versions prior to 2.7.0 can still connect to an RVON+ (first 16 channels only) or an ODIN-RVON if you configure the channel to connect to an RVON-16. With V2.7.0, IPedit V3.6.0 or later will allow you to select the new device types for channel configuration. Supports reporting DIP switch settings to IPedit for display Supports reporting Ethernet status to AZedit. Fix: Freeze recent bandwidth statistics when channel goes down New in version 2.6.0 -------------------- Supports reporting unique ID to IPedit for improved IPedit catalog management. Supports reporting intercom name and port alpha for each channel to IPedit. Supports intercoms with more than 2000 locally scrollable alphas. Supports KP-Series keypanels with support for RVON connections. Improved keypanel download speed. New in version 2.5.2 -------------------- Supports reporting MAC address to IPedit. New in version 2.5.1 -------------------- Fix: Pass-through port #1 did not work in any version after V2.3.1 Supports advanced features of the KP-Series keypanels. New in version 2.5.0 -------------------- Supports reporting of link status (audio and keypanel) to intercom. (Requires MCII-e V3.2.1 or higher) Supports reporting keypanel alarms to intercom (ie. keypanel babbling) (Requires MCII-e V3.2.1 or higher) Fix: Reporting of VOX status to intercom did not work in V2.4.x. New in version 2.4.4 -------------------- Fixed security issue with authentication of telnet users. In some rare circumstances, it is possible for the RVON-8/16 cards to stop receiving control bus messages from the master controller. This version of firmware can detect if this occurs and recover from it without having the card reset. New in version 2.4.2 -------------------- Improved keypanel communications. Fixed SNMP channel reporting bug. Fixed a backward compatibility issue with RVON-KP/IO V2.3.x This version is now backwards compatible for audio and trunking with previous versions of RVON firmware. However support for 255 intercoms and new KP protocol for keypanels connected via RVON requires V2.4.2 or later in the RVON-KP/IO. New in version 2.4.0 -------------------- Support for trunking of up to 255 intercoms. (Requires a TM-10K Trunk Master, plus intercom and keypanel firmware support). Support for new keypanel protocol (which can cut firmware download times in half). (Also requires intercom and keypanel firmware support). Fix for control bus issue. It was possible in certain instances for the RVON to stop receiving control bus messages and then reset. Fixed. New in version 2.3.1 -------------------- This version fixes a bug in support for up to 128 keys where if an RVON keypanel powers up shortly after the MCII-e has been reset, the MCII-e may not recognize that the keyanel supports up to 128 keys. New in version 2.3.0 -------------------- Support for keypanels with up to 128 keys This version is backwards compatible for audio and trunking with previous versions of RVON firmware. Support for RVON keypanels requires V2.3.0 or later in the RVON-KP/IO. New in version 2.2.0 -------------------- Support for the separate CWW key on the KP 32 CLD (65th key) Support for the Port Allocation Table (reallocation of ports/timeslots) Support for Micron flash type (replacement for Intel part) Requires new adam2EB.bin boot code and utilities to support Micron flash type Periodically report card type to intercom Forward GPIO output states to RVON-IO (even if no keypanel present) Ask MC for desired alpha sizes when MC asks what sizes we need Ask MC for desired alpha sizes when MC sends alpha universe size VOX key state may not have been handled properly (Fixed) Multiple crosspoint message from MC may not have been handled properly (Fixed) Better handling of loss of control bus clock This version is backwards compatible for audio and trunking with previous versions of RVON firmware. Support for RVON keypanels requires V2.2.0 or later in the RVON-KP/IO. New in version 2.1.6 -------------------- This version includes a new FPGA image that improves control bus handling. This version includes support for the RVON-2, and updated telnet command help. This version includes an updated ASIC driver (improvements ported from the AIO-16). New in version 2.1.5 -------------------- This version ignores blank Ethernet link configuration from the intercom. This fixes a potential problem where: if an RVON-8 card at V2.1.0 or earlier is replaced by an RVON-16 after the intercom has already been upgraded to V1.19.x (DBX) or V1.6.x (MCII-e), then the card will lose its Ethernet link configuration settings and be forced into 10Mbps, half duplex. If the switch to which the card is connected is fixed at 100Mbps, full duplex, then the card would not be able to create an Ethernet link. New in version 2.1.4 -------------------- Make sure there is enough free flash space to download new code image. Improvements to control bus handling. New in version 2.1.3 -------------------- DIP switches for RS232/485 selction on serial port 1 and 2 were incorrect. New in version 2.1.2 -------------------- Initial release.