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Ethernet - SOUND4 IP upgrades (PCI Express cards)


Upgrade the Ethernet SOUND4 IP firmware to the latest version
 

Ethernet - SOUND4 IP upgrades (PCI Express cards)


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You may not need to download this upgrade if you've recently installed the latest Universal All Product Instaler. The most recent upgrade files are automatically stored on your computer in C:\Program Files (x86)\SOUND4\Remote Control\Upgrades.
To upgrade your processor's Ethernet - LAN Audio - AES67 & Livewire, follow these steps:
  1. Download the release or preview version.
  1. Launch the Remote Control Software and log in.
  1. Open "Setup" and select "Upgrade / Licenses."
  1. Click the "Upgrade Ethernet" button.
  1. Select the upgrade file you've downloaded.
Release version v2.2.5 - 2021-08-06:
Preview version v2.2.6 - 2024-09-24:
Ethernet - SOUND4 IP firmware versions
Ethernet - SOUND4 IP firmware changelog

2.2


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Support Authentication mode for single-side fixed IP (only 1 side needs a fixed IP)

2.2.6

(Preview - 2024-09-24)
  • For Accept Auth mode, reply to the source MAC instead of using route.

2.2.5

(2021-08-06)
  • Properly show error in link when other side fails to connect because it does not receive anything.

2.2.4

(2021-02-23)
  • Turn off Ethernet LED when no cable is plugged

2.2.3

(2020-02-25)
  • Label compatible with ECO
  • Change check links in error without using huge memory

2.2.2

(2019-07-23)
  • Correct GPIO spurious activity

2.2.1

(2018-12-19)
  • Correct GPIO show/display. Enabled for 2nd Enc/Dec

2.2.0

(2018-11-15)
  • Support Authentication mode for single-side fixed IP

2.1


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Support for second IP configuration on the same Ethernet for dual network sharing same physical Ethernet.

2.1.5

(2018-11-15)
  • Correct boot problem present since 2.1.2
  • Correct possible conflict on flash with FPGA on bug.

2.1.4

(2018-10-01)
  • Supports GPIO (Need driver Linux:2.12/Windows:*not avail*) Need Board 1.4.13+
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BUG: boot problem, DSP might not boot each time, so long reboots...

2.1.3

  • Longer hostname

2.1.2

  • Started on GPIO

2.1.1

  • Better handling second IP/conflicts.
  • More info on error/public IP.

2.1.0

  • Better error logging.
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BUG ? Changing Main IP may break the 2nd IP, only if one same subnet. Need change 2nd IP and put back.

2.0

Compatible with new GUI (Need Server/Remote 4.0.0)

2.0.6

  • Automatic NAT Traversal. No more Recover Mode.
  • Should resolve all problem of failing reconnects.
  • It is recommended to update both sides, but should be compatible.

2.0.5

  • Added Secondary IP. Can be used for dual network.

2.0.4

  • Removed all line TTL checks

2.0.3

  • Do not change settings on licence lost
  • Give license fail another chance

2.0.2

  • Setup Recover mode.

2.0.1

  • Corrected possible drops (specially with Linear Codec)

2.0.0

  • Compatible with new GUI (Need Server/Remote 4.0.0)
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BUG: drops on Linear (since when ?)