Release notes for Taurus UCX

v2.6.0b1
Release date: 2023-09-21
New feature:
  • LARA 1.1.10 version upgrade
    • v2.5.0b5
    Release date: 2023-08-15
    New feature:
  • 100W charging settings are available now on the user interface
  • LARA v1.1.9 has been integrated. For more information please read the LARA release notes.
    • v2.4.0b1
    Release date: 2023-07-03
    Bugfix:
  • Fixed device freeze during boot time caused by less than ~2sec power outages.
    • v2.2.3b4
    Release date: 2023-05-09
    Bugfix:
  • Fixed unintended loss of configuration settings caused by non-standard (non-RFC) hostname.
  • Fixed uncertainties in Welcome Screen provisioning.
    • v2.2.0b4
    Release date: 2023-03-30
    New feature:
  • Unique SSL certificate management has been added to Network/Services page.
  • Service settings have been separated from network setup.
  • The admin password with the allowance of special characters must be at least 10 characters long.
  • Stability improvements.
  • LARA v1.1.6 has been integrated into Taurus v2.2.0. For more information please read LARA release notes. https://go.lightware.com/lara-release-note-v2.2
    • v2.1.1b3
    Release date: 2023-03-09
    Bugfix:
  • Improved reliability of WelcomeScreen in case of running for more than 24 hours.
  • Not allowing to restore from different hardware variant backups.
  • Fixed LIVE LED functionality in DARK_MODE on HC40 hardware variants.
  • Stability improvements.
    • v2.1.0b2
    Release date: 2023-02-20
    New feature:
  • From this version on UCX-4x3-HC40 is supported
  • LARA v1.1.5 has been integrated into Taurus Firmware v2.1.0. Cisco RS232 communication is available and Room Kit Mini is supported. For more information please visit: https://go.lightware.com/lara-release-note-v2.1
    • v2.0.0b5
    Release date: 2023-02-06
    New feature:
  • 802.1X authentication protocol gives the Taurus UCX access to the protected network after authentication using EAP-MD5 or EAP-TLS.
  • Taurus UCX can preserve device configuration after the firmware upgrade from v2.0.0 and above. Downgrading to Firmware version < v2.0.0 is not supported.
  • Sensitive data (eg. passwords, certificates, etc.) are not included in the Taurus UCX configuration backup. New file format for backup/restore/bulk configuration functionalities.
  • Hardening the password change functionality by enforcing to enter the old password.
  • LARA v1.1.4 has been integrated into Taurus Firmware v2.0.0.
    • Known issue:
  • Soft reboot of the Taurus / MMX2 takes longer by 2 minutes than usual. Hard reboot (e.g. a power cycle) is faster than the soft one
    • v1.6.2b2
    Release date: 2022-12-08
    Bugfix:
  • Client OS no longer detects the disabled ethernet connection on USB-C port as an active network.
  • Port Power Role settings are preserved in case of overcurrent or when disconnecting the USB-C cable.
    • Known issue:
  • Soft reboot of the Taurus / MMX2 takes longer by 2 minutes than usual. Hard reboot (e.g. a power cycle) is faster than the soft one
    • v1.6.1b2
    Release date: 2022-11-10
    New feature:
  • Advanced Ethernet configuration supports separate User/Control LANs and dedicated ports for BYOD devices.
  • Basic authentication flow improvement
  • Optimized log message flow
    • Bugfix:
  • In overcurrent condition notebook charging is disabled only, all other functions are maintained.
    • Known issue:
  • Soft reboot of the Taurus / MMX2 takes longer by 2 minutes than usual. Hard reboot (e.g. a power cycle) is faster than the soft one
    • v1.6.0b3
    Release date: 2022-10-27
    New feature:
  • Advanced Ethernet configuration supports separate User/Control LANs and dedicated ports for BYOD devices.
  • Optimized log message flow
    • Bugfix:
  • In overcurrent condition notebook charging is disabled only, all other functions are maintained.
    • Known issue:
  • Soft reboot of the Taurus / MMX2 takes longer by 2 minutes than usual. Hard reboot (e.g. a power cycle) is faster than the soft one
    • v1.5.1b2
    Release date: 2022-09-15
    Bugfix:
  • LARA v1.1.1. has been integrated into Taurus v1.5.1. For more information please visit: https://go.lightware.com/lara-release-note-v1.1.1
    • Known issue:
  • Soft reboot of the Taurus / MMX2 takes longer by 2 minutes than usual. Hard reboot (e.g. a power cycle) is faster than the soft one
    • v1.5.0b7
    Release date: 2022-08-31
    New feature:
  • UserScripts can not be used from Firmware version 1.5.0, use LARA (Lightware Advanced Room Automation) configurations instead LARA v1.1.0. has been integrated into Taurus v1.5.0 For more information please visit: https://go.lightware.com/lara-release-note-v1.1.0b28
  • Packages for Taurus UCX and Taurus MMX2 are separated from Firmware version 1.5.0. Please download the specific firmware package for your product.
  • Device label will not be overwritten when cloning configuration. Please ignore the warning in LDC / Bulk Management
  • Stability improvements have been added
    • Known issue:
  • Soft reboot of the Taurus / MMX2 takes longer by 2 minutes than usual. Hard reboot (e.g. a power cycle) is faster than the soft one.