6.20
Driver update and functionality upgrade for LANCOM access points
The firmware version LCOS LX 6.20 for LANCOM access points optimizes the performance and stability of the Wi-Fi with updated Wi-Fi drivers, especially in existing installations. Users benefit from improved data transfer speeds, more reliable connections, and compatibility with the latest Wi-Fi technologies. Additional features and improvements include support for the hotspot portal of the provider "Frederix", TACACS+ for AAA administrator access, random Wi-Fi channel selection, and script management in conjunction with LANCOM WLAN controllers for the configuration of access points.
More performance and more stable connections for your Wi-Fi
LCOS LX 6.20 comes with updated Wi-Fi drivers, allowing clients to benefit from better data transfer speeds and more reliable transmissions. It also ensures compatibility with the latest Wi-Fi technologies. This update is therefore particularly beneficial for existing installations!
- The hotspot portal of the provider "Frederix" is supported in conjunction with the LANCOM Management Cloud.
- Support of the LANCOM Sustainability Mode / Wi-Fi energy-saving mode in combination with the LANCOM Management Cloud
- Faster roaming between individual access points in cloud-managed hotspot scenarios
- Alignment wizard for Wi-Fi radio links in WEBconfig
- The TACACS+ protocol for authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) of administrator access to LCOS LX-based devices is supported.
- In addition to automatic Wi-Fi channel selection, which takes into account the quality of the Wi-Fi channels, random channel selection is now optionally possible*.
- A separate IP/VLAN interface can be configured for Digital Signage / ESL.
- Script management in conjunction with LANCOM WLAN controllers makes it possible to set any configuration options for the access points directly from the WLAN controller using a script.
- In WLAN controller mode, L2TPv3 tunnels are supported as an alternative to WLC layer 3 tunnels.
- Various other detailed improvements, including support for IEEE 802.3az, configurable DTIM period, configurable basic rate and supported rates, as well as configurable SSH hostkey length
*We recommend professional Wi-Fi coverage or the use of LANCOM Active Radio Control 2.0 to select suitable Wi-Fi channels.
Software lifecycle management
With LANCOM Systems you have a manufacturer at your side who offers unparalleled investment protection. The lifecycle policies from LANCOM also provide full transparency and reliable planning with regard to the firmware updates and product support for your LANCOM infrastructure.
LANCOM release process
Our aim is the optimal preparation of our operating systems and other software, not only for its use in practice, but also to adapt it to the wishes of our customers. This is why we enter into active dialog with our customers even during the development phase as part of our release procedure.
Before any LCOS LX update, be sure to backup your current device configuration. Devices featuring the "Firmsafe" function have the option of an initial "test mode" firmware upload. The new firmware is activated permanently only if the device has been accessed with a log-in or for configuration purposes before the pre-set time period has expired. Otherwise, the device switches back to its former version.
