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Version: v24.12.13

hiCLOUDS SDWAN Platform Release Notes​

Release Date: 11th Apr 2025

Deployment Locations​

New Firmware Version: 22.03.5-b81 for CE/PE

Firmware-Version-Update

CE/PE Firmware 22.03.5-b81: To update to the latest firmware version, please contact technical support to receive the update package.

New Features​

  • Backup and Restore Improvements [452]

    To improve recovery processes, backup and restore functionality is being enhanced. This will ensure that configurations can be successfully restored after a CE reset, reducing downtime and facilitating faster recovery of critical systems.

    Documentation for Backup and Restore​

  • MultiLAN DHCP Server Support [522]

    Introducing multi-LAN DHCP server support, allowing for improved IP address management across multiple LAN interfaces. This feature will streamline network administration, especially in larger or more complex deployments, by increasing the efficiency of IP allocation.

    Documentation for MultiLAN DHCP Server Support​

  • Firmware Mirror URL Configuration [570]

    A new way of selecting firmware mirrors based on location will improve firmware download speed and latency. Using CDN-based URL allocation, firmware downloads will be from the nearest and fastest mirror based on the user's country. This provides a faster and more efficient firmware update process, reducing downtime and improving the user experience.

    Documentation for CE Firmware Config​

    Documentation for PE Firmware Config​

  • CE Devices Grid Filtering [593]

    With column-based filter improvements added to the CE device grid, the work of managing devices is now a lot easier. Users can now effortlessly search and filter for different types of devices thus making it easier to find and select devices on large-scale deployments. This enhancement hastens the device management process and the overall user experience, taking down the time and effort spent looking for a device and managing it.

    Documentation for CE Device Filtering​

  • Traffic Policy for Ethernet Interfaces [630]

    Network administrators can set bandwidth limits on the Ethernet interface. This means they can determine how much data can be sent and received over a particular interface. This feature helps administrators control network traffic and improve network performance for all users.

    Documentation for Ethernet Traffic Policy​

  • Local Subnet Configuration in CGW [671]

    It is now easier to manually set subnets on the CGW so as not to conflict with the ones automatically discovered. This had, Previously, created conflicts in the users' networks. The user will now be able to manually configure the network settings and gain more control with reduced possibilities of creating IP conflicts.

    Documentation for Cloud Gateway​

  • External Authentication in VPN Server [682]

    To make VPN servers on CE devices more secure, they have started using protocols for external authentication (identity verification). With this new change, it will now be able to work with systems like LDAP and Office365. This will increase security and companies that already have an identity management system can easily allow users to use VPN.

    Documentation for VPN Server Authentication​

  • VPN Server CGW Split Tunnel [715]

    The CGW Split Tunnel VPN Server enables selective traffic routing by pushing local country routes to the VPN client while directing only global traffic through the VPN tunnel. Domestic internet traffic breaks out directly from the VPN client’s local network, optimizing performance and reducing latency.

    Documentation for VPN Server​

  • Policy Based Routing [732]

    Policy-Based Routing (PBR) allows defining custom routing rules based on source/destination IP or subnet, and source/destination port. It enables traffic to be directed through specific interfaces using an interface-based routing table for greater control and flexibility.

    Documentation for CE Policy Based Routing​

    Documentation for PE Policy Based Routing​

  • PBR, BGP and Static routing for CE/PE [822]

    PBR, BGP, and Static Routing are now supported on both CE (Customer Edge) and PE (Provider Edge) routers, whereas previously, they were only available on CE. This expansion enhances network flexibility, enabling advanced routing configurations across both CE and PE devices.

    Documentation for CE PBR Routing​

    Documentation for CE BGP Routing​

    Documentation for CE Static Routing​

  • HA with multiwan and CGW [832]

    High Availability (HA) with Multi-WAN and CGW supports automatic failover, ensuring continuous connectivity by switching to a backup WAN connection if the primary link fails. This minimizes downtime and maintains network reliability.

    Documentation for HA with multiwan and CGW​

  • MAC Address column to find CE [834]

    A MAC Address column is added to the CE devices grid for quick identification of CE devices without needing to navigate inside the CE device menu. This enhances efficiency by enabling direct filtering and searching based on MAC addresses.

    Documentation for MAC address column to find CE​

Bug Fixes​

  • "Link PE" Button Visibility Issue [500]

    Fixed a UI issue where the "Link PE" button disappears after unlinking the PE from the CE in the VPN Interface section, ensuring that the button is continuously visible when expected.

  • VPN Interface Tunnel Type Handling [551]

    In the VPN interface, errors occurred when the tunnel type value was empty, which has now been fixed. The system now correctly understands and checks for missing tunnel type configurations, preventing errors and making VPNs work more smoothly.

  • Multiple CE to PE Link Issue [552]

    A multiple connection vulnerability between CE and PE devices in the network has been fixed. This fix ensures that multiple tunnels between CE and PE devices work properly, improving network stability and reliability.

  • PPPoE Configuration Effectiveness [571]

    A fix will ensure that PPPoE configurations applied by the provisioning-configuration tool are effective immediately, resolving issues where configurations would fail to apply.

  • CGW Not Working When PPPoE is Default Interface [579]

    Where setting PPPoE as the default interface caused CGW functionality to malfunction. This issue has now been fixed. The system now properly supports PPPoE-based default interfaces, ensuring good network performance in various networking environments.

  • Grid Search Fixes [594]

    Issues with searching in the User Grid, CE Device Grid, and Backbone Grid have been resolved. Search results can now be filtered and retrieved in a more precise manner, improving the user experience and streamlining data management.

  • Deletion of Unallocated IPs in CGW IP Pool [624]

    The issue of removing IP addresses that were not in the CGW IP pool has been fixed. Now the administrator will be able to remove unused IP addresses as needed. This will ensure proper management of IP addresses and optimal utilization of resources.

  • Bridge Cleanup on PE [643]

    When a CE device is removed from the network, the bridge interface is not being cleaned up properly. This issue has been fixed. Now, when a CE device is removed, the bridge interface is automatically cleaned up. This removes unnecessary configurations on the network, which helps keep the network clean and efficient.

  • CE MAC Address Search Issue [723]

    The issue that was being faced in discovering CE devices using their MAC address has now been fixed. Now users will be able to easily discover devices using their MAC address. This will improve the efficiency of identifying and managing devices.

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