LAN-Cell 3 Firmware v5.4.0 Released |
Proxicast LAN-Cell 3 firmware version 5.4.0 introduces an exciting new feature: Wi-Fi Guest Hotspot. Useful for creating public Wi-Fi hotspots on transit vehicles, in shops or Internet cafes, LAN-Cell administrators can now control Wi-Fi access via:
- A customizable "splash" screen shown before users access the Internet
- Optional "Terms of Use" policy agreement
- Optional username/password security for guest connections
- Optional "white list" URLs that can be accessed without authentication
Learn more about using the Guest Hotspot feature in Section 7.6 of the updated LAN-Cell 3 User Guide or reviewing our latest TechNote LCTN3018 LAN-Cell 3 Guest Hotspot Example.
Note:
Firmware v5.4.0 represents a significant change in how the LAN-Cell 3's configuration settings are stored.
- LAN-Cell 3's updated to v5.4.0 cannot be downgraded to firmware releases prior to v5.4.0.
- Configuration files saved by a firmware version prior to v5.4.0 cannot be loaded into a v5.4.0 LAN-Cell 3.
- Upgraded LAN-Cell's must be reset and configuration settings must be manually re-entered.
Download Firmware v5.4.0
Virtual Cable Switchboard Server Software Released |
The Virtual Cable Switchboard Server is a Linux-based application that provides address resolution and packet relay services for Proxicast PocketPORTs running in Virtual Cable Mode (VCM). VCM devices must interact with a Switchboard Server to establish a connection with other devices.
All Proxicast customers are entitled to free unlimited use of Proxicast's public Virtual Cable Switchboard Server (vc.pocketport.net).
Customers wishing to have a dedicated private VCM Switchboard Server for security, performance, or availability reasons, may now purchase a license and operate their own VCM Switchboard Server.
Features:
- Installation Wizard for both Graphical and Text Mode installs
- Web-based real-time monitoring of Switchboard Server activity
- Runs on any X86-based Linux distribution (e.g. Ubuntu, Debian, etc.)
- Can run on Virtual Machine, VPS, or Cloud-based Linux instances (e.g. Amazon)
- Supports both PocketPORT v1 and v2 devices simultaneously
Learn More About the VC Switchboard Server
Proxicast is Heartbleed Free |
No Proxicast hardware or software product has ever contained the OpenSSL libraries involved in the recently revealed "Heartbleed" security vulnerability. Likewise, Proxicast's secure online ordering system (http://shop.proxicast.com) is unaffected by Heartbleed.
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