Barracuda Link Balancer Release Notes - Version 2.5

Please Read Before Updating

Before installing any firmware version, be sure to make a backup of your configuration and read all release notes that apply to versions more recent than the one currently running on your system.

Do not manually reboot your system at any time during an upgrade, unless otherwise instructed by Barracuda Networks Technical Support. The update process typically takes only a few minutes after the update is applied. However, the process can take up to 15 minutes for systems that have a large number of services. If the process takes longer, please contact Technical Support for further assistance.

Firmware Version 2.5.1

Fixes

Firmware Version 2.5

New Features

Fixes

Firmware Version 2.4

New Features

Firmware Version 2.3

New Features

Version 2.3.1.003:

Version 2.3, 2.3.0.035:

  • Fix: WAN2 interface stopped working after a few hours and did not come up again without preceding manual intervention [BNWB-1918]

    Firmware Version 2.2

    New Features

    • Added an extensive set of reports that can be found on the BASIC > Reports page. Traffic reports and logs can be viewed on-demand or scheduled for delivery to an FTP or SMB server or to an email address. These new reports are only available on models 330 and above.
    • Added ability for any WAN link (e.g. MPLS link) to fail over to a VPN tunnel. This feature is available in firewall disabled mode.
    • An SNMP trap is now generated when a link that had been down becomes operational again.

    Firmware Version 2.1

    New Features

    • Advanced Bandwidth Management through Diffserv compliant Quality of Service Rules.
    • Ability to specify policy based Bandwidth Management controls.
    • Ability to create VLAN interfaces.
    • Improved Outbound Routing functionality.
    • NAT-Traversal support for VPN tunnels.

    Version 2.1.2.003:

    • Fix: Resolved PPPoE negotiation issues.
    • Fix: CNAME records that use the character '@' in the canonical name can now be created [BNWB-1939].
    • Fix: Time zone changes are now reflected in the logs.

    Version 2.1.1.010:

    • Known Issue: Due to an increase in firmware size, some customers may experience a problem when installing this version. In particular, an error may occur if three unique firmware versions have already been installed (Factory Installed, Previously Installed and Currently Installed are all different versions). If the Apply Firmware step does not complete successfully, call Barracuda Networks Technical Support for assistance. This issue affects only the installation of the firmware.
    • Fix: The issue where multiple links being configured at the same time caused the interfaces not to be brought up correctly has been fixed.
    • Fix: Fixed an issue with PPPoE connection management.
    • Fix: Fixed multiple issues with firewall port forwarding rules that occurred when an application was specified in the rules.
    • Fix: Firewall inbound rules are now honored for traffic that is 1:1 NAT'ed to static routes on the LAN side.

    Version 2.1.0.018:

    • Enhancement: Improved presentation and usability of Bandwidth Management UI.
    • Known issue: Updating the configuration for multiple links at the same time on the BASIC > Links page may cause the interfaces to be not brought up correctly. As a workaround, update only one link at a time.

    Version 2.1.0.017:

    • Fix: Fixed a number of issues with IP/Application Routing.
    • Fix: Fixed issue where if all the WAN links were down, the active Barracuda Link Balancer would not failover to the backup system in an HA environment.

    Version 2.1.0.012:

    • Enhancement: Added ability to use dynamic WAN links such as DHCP and PPPoE as Authoritative DNS Servers.
    • Enhancement: Added support for bulk edit on a number of UI screens.
    • Enhancement: Improved troubleshooting options.
    • Fix: Increased robustness of link health monitoring.
    • Fix: Can now support IP addresses in the same WAN subnet on both LAN and WAN side in firewall disabled mode.
    • Fix: Private self signed certificates can now be downloaded to Link Balancer on ADVANCED > Secure Administration page.