Changelog for firmware version 3.0

3.0-6007

• similar to 3.0-6006, but now it is possible to flash via TP-Link web interface

3.0-6006

• first release for TP-Link C7v5
• features like 3.0-6003, newer OpenWrt base for more current hardware

3.0-6003

• EdgeRouter: file system is mounted with sync option
• youth protection filter can only be configured via web interface

3.0-6002

• policies/bandwiths for users/links are now being considered
• Walled-Garden addresses are not being considered for accounting

3.0-6001

• native HSVPN support – similar to Appliances
• chilli bypass function to increase bandwith active
• various smaller fixes and updates (Kernel, WiFi driver)

3.0-5386

• 12 June 2018

3.0-5381

• 4 April 2018
• initial release for TP-LINK 1043v5 and TP-LINK Archer C7 v4
• backport from LEDE/OpenWrt trunk
• update of WiFi drivers

3.0-537

• 21.04.2017
• first release for TP-LINK 1043v4
• native support for HOTSPLOTS landingpage for services TV to go, Press and Tourist Info
• Kernel update to version 4.4.x
• current WiFi drivers

3.0-531

• Beta version of 06 January 2015
• Supports the TP-Link Archer C5 / C7 platforms
• Number of free MAC addresses increased to 64
• VPN routing switched on by default
• Watchdog initiates reboot if VPN tunnel is offline for more than 10 minutes
• Bug fix in bandwidth control
• RADIUS via VPN: some upstream routers reject “intelligent” traffic. This can lead to filtering RADIUS UDP packets and thus prevent hotspot logins. As a workaround RADIUS packets can also be sent through the VPN tunnel.
• GRO disabled on all interfaces (may lead to poor throughput, depending on the connection)
• Preparation for HSVPN routing
• Reset button easier to use: if the button is pressed and held, the status LED starts blinking after 10 seconds. If the button is released during the blinking period, the router is being reset.

3.0-524

• 29 August 2014 – Ubiquiti UniFi AP Pro only
• A newer range comes with a new flash chip. Version 3.0-524 adds support for this new hardware.

3.0-523

• 07 August 2014 – Ubiquiti UniFi AP only
  Fix for the operating mode hotspot router

3.0-521

• 18 July 2014
• Fix for WDR4900: after changing the operating mode the MAC address was not set correctly
• Fix for UniFi AP: now usable in router and AP modes

3.0-520

• 16 June 2014
• Repository for opkg packets adjusted, small bug fixes
• Support for UniFi AP and UniFi AP Pro in router mode

3.0-516

• 06 February 2014
• Bug fix: after changing the operating mode, WiFi settings were not maintained. Fixed.
• Bug fix: an update from 3.0-0xx to 3.0-5xx with retained settings caused faulty routing. Fixed.
• DHCP server’s lease time reset to 10 minutes (from 11).
• Option “dnsparanoia” deactivated again by default.

3.0-515

• 22 January 2014
• Bug fix: PPPoE dialup corrections of version 3.0-514 caused problems in connection with VP routing. Fixed.

3.0-514

• 22 January2014
• Bug fix: fixed PPPoE dialup.
• Bug fix: the hardware watchdog could crash the TP-LINK WR1043ND v1. This has been fixed.

3.0-513

• 17 December 2013
• Bug fix: a kernel error in the network bridge could cause routers and APs to crash during boot when receiving certain network packets. This has been fixed.
• Compatibility: Version 3.0-5xx does by default not allow repeater connections. These have to be activated in the web interface first. In order to maintain compatibility with version 3.0-0xx, this setting is set when updating the firmware from 3.0-0xx to 3.0-5xx.

3.0-512

• 24 November 2013
• First release of an OpenWrt trunk based backport to support new hardware generations from TP-Link and Ubiquiti.
• 802.11n ought to run stable.
• This build is based on a new kernel and new WiFi drivers.
• Functions and web interface of firmware 3.0 are retained.
• The reset button only factory resets if the button is pressed longer than 10 but no longer than 14 seconds (to prevent an accidental reset).