Written by Roman Peťura on Saturday 24 February 2024 in the category Firmware with the tags Headline, Security.
Latest Release Overview
Advantech is thrilled to unveil a new version of ICR-OS, the proprietary firmware developed for Advantech routers. This update heralds a host of new features and enhancements designed to bolster the functionality and security of our routers.
Detailed Changelog
For a comprehensive understanding of the advancements and modifications, we recommend consulting the Release Notes.
Major Enhancements
Written by Jan Svoboda on Friday 23 February 2024 in the category WebAccessDMP with the tags DMP.
We would like to inform you that the new version of WebAccess/DMP 3.0.3 (www.wadmp3.com) has been released.
Details can be found in Release Notes, which are available here.
Written by Roman Peťura on Tuesday 30 January 2024 in the category RouterApp with the tags Headline, Router App, Development.
Installing the Python 2 Router App extends support for the Python 2 programming language on your router, enhancing its capabilities for scripting and automation tasks. This module includes the last release of Python 2, specifically Python 2.7.18.
With the release of the new firmware version 6.4.x, support for this Router App will be discontinued, and it will no longer be maintained. If you have been using this module, please switch to the module supporting Python 3, which can be downloaded as a Router App named Python 3. It is also ...
Written by Marek Černocký on Friday 19 May 2023 in the category RouterApp with the tags IIoT, Node-RED, Router App, Development.
After one year we have released the newest Node.js 18.x series and Node-RED 3.x series Router Apps and other Router Apps with Node-RED nodes.
A list of the upstream changes you can find in the official project changelogs and websites. We could mention here the following as interesting news in Node-RED 3: Work with the wires has been improved. You can now add the junction points to the wires or you can split it with link nodes by one command. On the flow area, under the right mouse ...
Written by Miloslav Bien on Wednesday 10 May 2023 in the category Newsletter.
TPM chip support is now available on selected Advantech routers. TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is a tamper-resistant hardware chip placed on the PCBA of the router that can store cryptographic keys and then use those keys to encrypt or sign information while a VPN connection used. Storing your cryptographic private keys on a TPM chip brings additional security level to your communication.
TPM 2.0 chip is now available in standard for ICR-44xx product line and optionally also the ICR-2701, ICR-2734, and ICR-2834.
The ...
Written by Roman Peťura on Thursday 4 May 2023 in the category Release with the tags Headline, Security.
A new version of ICR-OS (Conel OS), firmware for the Advantech routers, is out!
A patch-level release mainly brings many security fixes, improvements, and updates. You are welcome to check out the Release Notes for the detailed changelog.
A few highlighted points from the changelog:
Written by Miloslav Bien on Tuesday 14 February 2023 in the category Newsletter.
Everything starts and ends up in some time. Now the time comes for the replacement of the routers that have been part of our portfolio for a long time. However, they are at the end of the lifecycle caused by outdated components or a combination of outdated components.
The new products that are recommended as replacements are based on up-to-date long-life cycle components and provide great options for customer applications. We believe they are to be at least as successful as their predecessors. Take a look at ...
Written by Miloslav Bien on Friday 13 January 2023 in the category Newsletter.
We are glad to inform you that we successfully finished the recertification FirstNet certification process (First Responder Network Authority). This certification is important for selected customers within USA and enables them to sell certified routers as FirstNet Trusted device.
The certification is valid for the routers ICR-3241-1ND and ICR-3241W-1ND. These router models are loaded by modified firmware version based on ICR-OS 6.3.7 that fits FirstNet requirements. The download of this firmware version is possible after registration and approval from our side from the ...
Written by Roman Peťura on Thursday 5 January 2023 in the category Release with the tags Headline, Security.
A new version of ICR-OS (Conel OS), firmware for the Advantech routers, was released. The reason for releasing so soon, after the previous version, was to fix the SNMP reading of mobile interface data. Because of this issue, incorrect data may be reported when reading the mobile data using SNMP, possibly in the R-SeeNet system, for firmware version 6.3.8.
The following changes are included in this firmware release:
Written by Miloslav Bien on Tuesday 22 November 2022 in the category Documentation with the tags Node-RED, Docker.
Two magic words connected with the IoT world? Yes, Node-RED. We have been enabling our customers to work with this software (in Advantech routers) already for some time now.
The purpose of this post is not to explain how the Node-RED works, but rather to explain the installation options in our routers. If you decide to use Node-RED, you have two installation options.
The first option is to install individual Node-RED nodes as "Router-Apps". Details on how to install are possible to find in our comprehensive Application Note.
The second option is ...
