MikroTik RouterOS X86 Firmware 6.42.1 Download

Posted at December 3, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

MikroTik RouterOS X86 Firmware 6.42.1 Description

What's new in 6.42.1:

- winbox - fixed vulnerability that allowed to gain access to an unsecured router;
- bridge - fixed hardware offloading for MMIPS and PPC devices;
- bridge - fixed LLDP packet receiving;
- crs3xx - fixed failing connections through bonding in bridge;
- ike2 - use "policy-template-group" parameter when picking proposal as initiator;
- led - added "dark-mode" functionality for hAP ac and hAP ac^2 devices;
- led - improved w60g alignment trigger;
- lte - allow to send "at-chat" command over disabled LTE interface;
- routerboard - fixed "mode-button" support on hAP lite r2 devices;
- w60g - allow to manually set "tx-sector" value;
- w60g - fixed incorrect RSSI readings;
- w60g - show phy rate on "/interface w60g monitor" (CLI only);
- winbox - fixed bridge port MAC learning parameter values;
- winbox - show "Switch" menu on cAP ac devices;
- winbox - show correct "Switch" menus on CRS328-24P-4S+;
- wireless - improved compatibility with BCM chipset devices;

About Router Firmware:

Before you consider downloading this firmware, go to the system information page of the router and make sure that the currently installed version isn't either newer or matching this release.

Due to the large variety of router models and different methods for upgrading the device, it is highly recommended that you read and, above all, understand the installation steps before you apply the new firmware, even if you are a power user.

In theory, these steps shouldn't be much of a hassle for anyone, because manufacturers try to make them as easy as possible, even if they don't always succeed. Basically, you must upload the new firmware to the router through its administration page and allow it to upgrade.

If you install a new version, you can expect increased security levels, different vulnerability issues to be resolved, improved overall performance and transfer speeds, enhanced compatibility with other devices, added support for newly developed technologies, as well as several other changes.

If you're looking for certain safety measures, remember that it would be best if you perform the upload using an Ethernet cable rather than a wireless connection, which can be interrupted easily. Also, make sure you don't power off the router or use its buttons during the installation, if you wish avoid any malfunctions.

If this firmware meets your current needs, get the desired version and apply it to your router unit; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don't miss the update that will improve your device.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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