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pcWRT firmware v2.0.6 Release Notes

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  • #3581
    support
    Keymaster

    Changes included in this update (v2.0.6):

    • WiFi performance improvement
    • Add Cloudflare for Families to DNS selection list
    • Add a link on the router login page to allow adblock pause/suspend/resume for each user, without needing to log in the router admin page.
    • Performance improvement for UDP sessions under Access Control (which affects passthrough VPN & gaming).
    • Fix bug in white listing when “Block proxy, VPN, TOR” is on.
    • Fix MTU bug which affected IPsec VPN client connections for some VPN services.

    Upgrade steps:

    1. Have your configuration backup ready. Create a backup of your current configuration file, if you don’t have one.
    2. Click the “Check for Updates” button in the System Settings page. Follow the instructions to upgrade.
    3. After successful upgrade, create a new router settings backup file from the System Settings page and save it in a safe place.

    Important Note for TORONTO-N: If you are upgrading from a version earlier than v1.26, your current configuration might be wiped out during this upgrade because of the WiFi driver upgrade. If you use the “Restore Backup” button in the System Settings page to restore from an earlier backup, please restore only Access Control settings. You need to manually enter other settings after restoring Access Control.

    #3666
    support
    Keymaster

    Added notes to explain the adblock pause/suspend/resume feature here: https://www.pcwrt.com/2020/05/block-ads-with-router/

    #3734
    Casino
    Participant

    When DNS Over HTTPS will be avaible at application level on browsers like Firefox or Chrome, parental controlo router as pcWRT, Koala Safe etc… will not filter anymore.

    What can you tell me about this? Is this real?

    #3736
    support
    Keymaster

    @casino You are right. Both Firefox and Chrome support DNS Over HTTPS (DOH). Here are the links for more info:

    Noticeably both browsers have some detection mechanism for managed networks, and will disable DOH when DNS filtering is detected.

    The pcWRT router has built-in defense against DNS bypassing techniques. Blocking will remain effective even with DOH enabled.

    #3737
    Casino
    Participant

    What can you say me about this:

    pcWRT Newifi-D2 Dual Band Secure WiFi Router

    is this a new router by you?

    #3743
    support
    Keymaster

    @casino That’s our new hardware.

    #3745
    Casino
    Participant

    Can you make a comparison table with the new previous modem? What are the advantages of this new hardware?

    • This reply was modified 3 years, 10 months ago by Casino.
    #3752
    support
    Keymaster

    @casino The hardware is equivalent to the TORONTO-AC. It has fixed antennas instead of detachable antennas. Flash is 32MB instead of 16MB for the TORONTO-AC.

    #3754
    Casino
    Participant

    The next time, PLEASE, add these:

    1) A simple power on/off button.
    2) A button for turn on/off the wi-fi.
    3) Slot for 3G/4G SIM.

    Thanks.

    • This reply was modified 3 years, 10 months ago by Casino.
    #3775
    Casino
    Participant

    I want to show your demo version with some people, but it’s really too old. Update it, please.

    #3777
    support
    Keymaster

    @casino Thanks for bringing this up. Will update soon.

    #3781
    support
    Keymaster

    @casino The demo site has been updated.

    #3922
    Casino
    Participant

    A friend of mine wants to buy your router. What are the benefits of increased memoery flash (From 16 to 32 Mb)?

    #3924
    support
    Keymaster

    @casino Thank you! Both 16Mb and 32 Mb are enough for current purposes. There’s no impact on performance.

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