MikroTik RouterOS X86 Firmware 6.43 RC 5 Download

Posted at December 18, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

MikroTik RouterOS X86 Firmware 6.43 RC 5 Description

What's new in 6.43rc5:

- ipsec - fixed policies becoming invalid if added after a disabled policy;
- led - added "dark-mode" functionality for hAP ac and hAP ac^2 devices;
- lte - allow to execute concurrent internal AT commands;
- lte - improved r11e-LTE and r11e-LTE-US dialling process;
- lte - improved reading of SMS message after entering running state;
- ssh - disconnect all active connections when router gets rebooted or turned off;
- tr069-client: - fixed setting of "DeviceInfo.ProvisioningCode" parameter;
- wireless - fixed packet processing when "static-algo-0=40bit-wep" is being used (introduced in v6.42);
- wireless - improved wireless throughput on hAP ac^2 and cAP ac;

Other changes since v6.42.1:

- bridge - added ingress filtering options to bridge interface (CLI only);
- bridge - fixed dynamic VLAN table entries when using ingress filtering;
- certificate - add "expires-after" parameter (CLI only);
- chr - added checksum offload support for Hyper-V installations;
- chr - added large send offload support for Hyper-V installations;
- chr - added multiqueue support on Xen installations;
- chr - added support for multiqueue feature on "virtio-net";
- chr - added virtual Receive Side Scaling support for Hyper-V installations;
- chr - do not show IRQ entries from removed devices;
- chr - fixed NIC hotplug for "virtio-net";
- chr - improved boot time for Hyper-V installations;
- crs317 - fixed link flapping when inserted S+RJ10 module without any cable;
- crs317 - fixed link flapping when inserted S+RJ10 module without any cable;
- ipsec - added "responder" parameter for "mode-config" to allow multiple initiator configurations (CLI only);
- ipsec - added "src-address-list" parameter for "mode-config" that generates dynamic "src-nat" rule (CLI only);
- ipsec - added warning messages for incorrect peer configuration;
- ipsec - do not allow removal of "proposal" and "mode-config" entries that are in use;
- ipsec - install all DNS server addresses provided by "mode-config" server;
- ipsec - separate phase1 proposal configuration from peer menu (CLI only);
- led - improved w60g alignment trigger;
- log - show interface name on OSPF "different MTU" info log messages;
- lte - added extended LTE signal info for SIM7600 modules;
- lte - allow to use multiple PLS modems at the same time;
- lte - expose GPS channel for PLS modems;
- lte - fixed SIM7600 registration info;
- routerboard - allow to fill up to half of the RAM memory with files on devices with FLASH storage;
- winbox - added bridge Fast Forward statistics counters;
- winbox - allow to specify "any" as wireless "access-list" interface;
- winbox - fixed "/ip dhcp-server network set dns-none" parameter;
- winbox - fixed bridge port MAC learning parameter values;
- winbox - show "Switch" menu on hAP ac^2 devices;
- winbox - show HT MCS tab when "5ghz-n/ac" band is used;
- wireless - enable all chains by default on devices without external antennas after configuration reset;

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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