7.12
Maximum power for Wi‑Fi 7 access points
With LCOS LX 7.10, you received even more stability for Wi-Fi 7 networks. Thanks to support for multi-link operation (MLO), multiple frequency bands (e.g., 5 and 6 GHz) can be used simultaneously for parallel data transmission. The result: increased stability, lower latencies, and maximum reliability. If one link is affected by interference, the other takes over automatically—ensuring consistently stable connections. MLO also enables optimized load balancing and greater efficiency in environments with a high number of users.
New in LCOS LX 7.12: Several improvements and new features for increased operational reliability and more convenient hotspot use.
- mDNS filter: This feature reduces unnecessary data traffic caused by multicast-based streaming (e.g., via Bonjour). In school networks, for example, it prevents students from controlling devices such as Apple TVs or Chromecasts via the student network.
- DHCP Option 82: This feature enables IP addresses to be assigned based on the SSID to which a device is connected. Access points use DHCP Option 82 to add a circuit ID, which the DHCP server can use to assign IP addresses based on location. This simplifies network monitoring and improves clarity.
- Walled Garden: The Walled Garden functionality enables a cloud-managed hotspot with free access to predefined websites and services – without requiring users to log in to the captive portal.
- General operational stability: Optimizations to improve operational reliability and network stability.
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.
