RELEASE NOTES IPBS1 Software version 6.1.2 1 29 juli 2013
Ascom IPBS1 software version 6.1.2
RELEASE NOTES IPBS1 Software version 6.1.2 2 29 juli 2013
RELEASE NOTES
Ascom IPBS1 version 5.1.18
GENERAL
Build date: 2013-04-15 Software name: IPBS1_firm_v6p1p2.bin Software version: 6.1.2 Bootcode version: 6.1.2
Purpose of the release
This is a release for the Ascom IP-DECT access point that adds new functions and solves a number of non-conformities.
RELEASE NOTES IPBS1 Software version 6.1.2 3 29 juli 2013
MAJOR NEW FUNCTIONALITY
Support for Audiocode’s gateway towards MS LYNC IP-DECT can now be used in Microsoft Lync systems in combination with a gateway from Audiocodes.
Backup with IIS and TFTP When using IIS as an update server it is possible for IP-DECT devices to write files to IIS, i.e. upload configuration. Support of http digest authentication algorithm "md5-sess" is included, which is needed to work with newer IIS versions.
Easy registration of anonymous devices Possible to manually add IPEI's to the Anonymous list and automatically register handsets, new/factory reset.
Support for local Russian phone book The local phone book supports searching for other users based on UTF-8.
3-party conference with Innovaphone PBX Support for ad hoc conference using Innovaphone PBX conferencing unit. .
RELEASE NOTES IPBS1 Software version 6.1.2 4 29 juli 2013
CHANGES
Description of changes relative to version: 5.1.18
1.1 IMPROVEMENTS
1.1.1 Change requests
CR 16672, 19140 Automatic update of clock in portables
When time changes like daylight savings or time zone changes, the time in the handsets will be updated within 3 minutes.
CR 21377 Support for presence systems
It it now possible to connect IP-DECT to a presence system like Vision 80/20 via ICP protocol. See installation and operation manual for details.
CR 21493 Include redundant solution with Cisco SRST solution on IVT certification
This is now included.
CR 21622 Ports used for internal call signalling
It was difficult to place a firewall between a radio and the master since the communication between them used dynamic ports. This is now solved by using static port numbers for internal communication, see Installation and operations manual for more details.
CR 22146 Registration with Innovaphone master/slave PBXs
In a multi Innovaphone PBX setup it was not possible to use the "physical location" feature to get access to local objects in the PBX. This is now solved.
1.1.2 Other improvements
Support AES in Kerberos (AD)
The IP-DECT Kerberos service now supports the AES encryption type to work well in a trust relationship with a Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory.
Create an SNMP critical active alarm if Update/Backup service failed
All failures of the backup/update service now generate a critical alarm.
Time zone drop down list in radio Config (web GUI)
It is no longer necessary to manually configure the Format string in radio config,
Services added as a new left menu
The General menu contained many tabs. Now a new configuration menu called services has been added. Use ctrl+F5 or restart browser to make new menu appear.
RELEASE NOTES IPBS1 Software version 6.1.2 5 29 juli 2013
1.2 CORRECTIONS
1.2.1 Corrected non conformity reports (NCR)
NCR 20959 Session timer negotiation failure at genband interop
Description
Interoperability issue with Genband C20, where call could be dropped after one session timer interval.
Release information/solution
Genband session timer issue fixed. .
Impact
NCR 22056 Portable auto answer
Description
It is possible for the PBX to include an "auto-answer" in the INVITE to make the portable automatically go off hook but it only worked for Innovaphone PBXs.
Release information/solution
Fixed so that auto answer feature is accepted regardless of PBX brand.
Impact
NCR 21829 Not reachable after calling a PP on a busy base
Description
A busy base with a 2 additional handset in idle. One free base. Not possible to call between the two last handset.
Release information/solutionA handset located at a fully occupied base station became unreachable for incoming calls, even if other base stations were within reach for the handset to re-locate to.
Impact
NCR 22428 Transfer drops in SWYX systems
Description
The timer started after receiving 100 Trying in an outgoing Invite transaction is only 5 seconds. This causes unattended transfers to be dropped in some cases where it takes more than 5 seconds to get a response.
Release information/solution
Problem in SWYX systems when a dect handset is unattended transferred to a destination where it takes a long time to receive a ringing or progress response has been solved
NCR 22470 RFP restarts
Description
The RFP in IPBS1 is restarting repeatedly if in searching mode looking for sync candidates.
Release information/solution
RFP in IPBS1 is no longer restarting when unsynchronized.
NCR 22495 Unable to access device after changing DHCP setting
Description
RELEASE NOTES IPBS1 Software version 6.1.2 6 29 juli 2013
In a system without DHCP server the connection with the device was lost when changing DHCP setting from automatic to disabled, i.e. when switching from 192.168.0.1 to a defined fixed address..
Release information/solution
When device is in DHCP automatic mode and DHCP setting is changed to disabled the change takes effect after a reset (reset required is displayed in GUI).
Impact
NCR 21175 Multicast stopped working on some units after rebooting the IPDECT system
Description
Handset stopped receiving Multicast message after reboot.
Release information/solution
This is now solved.
Impact
NCR 21464 Watchdog reset
Description
Master restart.
Release information/solution
This is now fixed.
Impact
NCR 20401 Send pause with inband DTMF
Description
This did not work in IPBS after 4.1.24.
Release information/solution
This is now solved.
Impact
NCR 20167 Faulty DNS behaviour
Description
Faulty behavior when using dynamic load balancing.
Release information/solution
This is now solved and when using dynamic load balancing the correct (highest priority) SIP proxy is now selected.
Impact
1.2.2 Other corrections
CUCM:PP got "PBX out of service" using SIPS/SRTP (Remote server certificate mismatch)
The Remote server Certificate Name is now properly used when verifying certificate.
RELEASE NOTES IPBS1 Software version 6.1.2 7 29 juli 2013
Manual and scheduled reference resynchronization
If an air sync master is configured with a reference and the sync is lost it is possible to either do a manual resynchronization or to have it done automatically at a specified time. In some cases this did not work. This is now fixed so the air sync master re-synchronization is triggered correctly.
XML parsing error is shown if delete contacts from LDAP>Expert page
XML parsing error or "Not Found" was shown if many phonebook contacts were deleted on the LDAP>Expert page. This is now corrected and it is possible to delete all displayed phonebook entries at once on the LDAP-Expert page.
RELEASE NOTES IPBS1 Software version 6.1.2 8 29 juli 2013
LIMITATIONS – KNOWN ISSUES
LIMITATIONS
Enhanced DECT security
With the enhanced DECT security function enabled a scratching sound can happen in rare occasions. Due to this the feature shall not be implemented at customer sites without first having contacted the Product Manager for approval.
Limitation for shared phone
There can be a maximum of 500 shared phones on a master. If the number of radios connected to the PARI master exceed 200 it shall not have and shared phones, they must be placed on a different master
RELEASE NOTES IPBS1 Software version 6.1.2 9 29 juli 2013
COMPATIBILITY INFO
IPBS1 with software version 6.1.2 is fully compatible with other IP-DECT products (IPBS2, IPBL) running version 6.1.2. However the binary files loaded to the different products are different.
If early encryption shall be enabled
Compatible with following versions of IPBS2
IPBS1-A3
IPBS1-A4
RELEASE NOTES IPBS1 Software version 6.1.2 10 29 juli 2013
RELEASE NOTES IPBS1 Software version 6.1.2 11 29 juli 2013
OLDER CHANGES
Description of changes relative to version: 5.1.16
1.3 IMPROVEMENTS
1.3.1 Other improvements
1.4 CORRECTIONS
1.4.1 Corrected non conformity reports (NCR)
NCR 21464
Description
Master restarts.
Release information/solution
This bug is now fixed.
Impact
NCR 21586, 21703, 21964
Description
After upgrading from 5.0.X to 5.1.X the airsync is unstable.
Release information/solution
This air synch bug is now fixed.
Impact
NCR 22277
Description
Master restarts.
Release information/solution
Fixed problem with very long A-name (>128 chars) received from PBX.
Impact
NCR 22316
Description
Master restarts.
Release information/solution
Solved a timing issue in the SIP protocol stack when clearing a call that could lead to a Dect Master watchdog restart.
Impact
RELEASE NOTES IPBS1 Software version 6.1.2 12 29 juli 2013
NCR 22329
Description
Master restarts.
Release information/solution
Problem with data traffic to handsets during high load at startup could cause a master restart.
Impact
RELEASE NOTES IPBS1 Software version 6.1.2 13 29 juli 2013
OLDER CHANGES
Description of changes in 5.1.16 relative to version: 5.1.15
IMPROVEMENTS
Other improvements
Login/logout AD replication
CORRECTIONS
Standby master failed to connect When the standby master was active it sometimes failed to connect to the mobility master.This is now fixed.
Corrected non conformity reports (NCR)
NCR 20638
Description
Calls with no way speech.
Release information/solution
A bug in a situation where a media negotiation occurred after handover and before answering an incoming call is now fixed.
Impact
NCR 21185
Description
Sometimes there were missing users in exported file.
Release information/solution
Has now been fixed.
Impact
NCR 21161
Description
Decreasing OIDs prevent SNMP manager to walk the MIB.
Release information/solution
Has now been fixed.
Impact
RELEASE NOTES IPBS1 Software version 6.1.2 14 29 juli 2013
OLDER CHANGES Description of changes in version 5.1.15 relative to version: 5.1.8
IMPROVEMENTS
Other improvements
Login/logout AD replication
Login/logout error of portable when AD replication is active has been solved.
Performance graph
An issue with that the CPU-R performance graph did not display correct information has been fixed.
Brief sound from other call at on hold
A problem for MX-One systems where extension on hold could hear brief sound from the other call has been fixed.
After upgrade of IPBS2 sometimes IPBS2 didn’t achieve air sync
Problem occurred sometimes after upgrade from 5.0.X to 5.1.X or later sometimes, and is now fixed..
CORRECTIONS
Corrected non conformity reports (NCR)
NCR 20757
Description
When the customer is using twinning the MWI message did not always turn off when checked from the deskphone
Release information/solution
A bug in the parsing of SIP message summary has been fixed and the MWI now turn of.
Impact
This relevant for the Shoretel PBX
NCR 20767
Description
When an IP-DECT handset is transferred to a destination that after ringing has started rejects the call, the IP-DECT handset is disconnected. The SIP call to the transferor is still there.
Release information/solution
A problem with blind transfer where a DECT has been solved.
Impact
This relevant for the SWYX PBX.
RELEASE NOTES IPBS1 Software version 6.1.2 15 29 juli 2013
NCR 20960
Description
Shoretel transfer to international (E.164) number prefixed with access code fails.
Release information/solution
A problem when making external calls which required an access code has been solved.
Impact
This relevant for the Shoretel PBX.
NCR 21003 & 21136
Description
Call Forward No Reply (CFNR) cause hanging call instances.
Release information/solution
A problem when handling call forwarding at no reply could lead to that the calling party could become busy indefinitely has been solved.
Impact
The problem is PBX independent.
NCR 21051
Description
Browsing to the Kerberos GUI page caused a restart of the IPBL.
Release information/solution
A problem when making external calls which required an access code has been solved.
Impact
The problem is PBX independent.
NCR 20806
Description
No handset display update after pressing the R-key.
Release information/solution
The problem has been fixed and if the R-key is pressed during a call it is now displayed in the portable.
Impact
The problem is PBX independent.
RELEASE NOTES IPBS1 Software version 6.1.2 16 29 juli 2013
NCR 20512 & 21430
Description
The IP-DECT master restarts because of low memory.
Release information/solution
The memory leakage was caused by certain SIP NOTIFY messages. This problem has now been solved.
Impact
The problem is only relevant for the Avaya/Nortel (CS1K) PBX.
NCR 20799
Description
The user is unable to make/receive calls because of a hanging calls.
Release information/solution
The problem where call replacement could result in hanging calls has now been solved.
Impact
The problem is PBX independent.
NCR 21047
Description
Attended and unattended call transfer fails.
Release information/solution
Fixed transfer issues.
Impact
Avaya IP Office only.
NCR 21299
Description
Not possible to register a redundant CUCM with SIPS.
Release information/solution
Possibility to disable certificate subject check for SIP/TLS connections.
Impact
For CUCM only.
NCR 21355
Description
SIP registration problem with CUCM.
Release information/solution
Solved problem where turning off or logging out a handset could lead to continued PBX registration.
Impact
For CUCM only.
RELEASE NOTES IPBS1 Software version 6.1.2 17 29 juli 2013
NCR 21400
Description
Memory runs out and IP-DECT HW restarts.
Release information/solution
Memory leak fixed.
Impact
PBX independent
NCR 21410
Description
The IP-DECT Master restarts.
Release information/solution
An issue with call transfer that caused the master to restart has now been solved.
Impact
The problem is PBX independent.
NCR 21421
Description
The DECT radio restarts.
Release information/solution
An issue with call transfer that caused the radio to restart has now been solved.
Impact
The problem is PBX independent.
NCR 21566
Description
Long dialling tone before alerting tone.
Release information/solution
The problem is now solved.
Impact
Alcatel OXE and Mitel 3300.
RELEASE NOTES IPBS1 Software version 6.1.2 18 29 juli 2013
NCR 21573
Description
Watchdog restart .
Release information/solution
Fixed master restart.
Impact
PBX independent.
NCR 21587
Description
Unexpected watchdog restart .
Release information/solution
Fixed radio restart.
Impact
PBX independent.
NCR 21655
Description
Simultaneous watchdog restart on multiple IP- DECT slaves .
Release information/solution
Fixed radio restart.
Impact
PBX independent.
RELEASE NOTES IPBS1 Software version 6.1.2 19 29 juli 2013
OLDER CHANGES Description of changes in 5.1.8 relative to version: 5.1.2
IMPROVEMENTS
Change Requests
CR 20851 Contact header uses both private and public IP address
SIP interoperability problem with Acme Packet SBC solved towards the Arcstel/Advoco NetPBX IP centrex solution.
Other improvements
Upgrading issues
Upgrading IPBS2 master in a multi-master system to 5.1.X caused users to be deleted. The collateral damages caused by change of mac-alias for IPBS2 when upgrading to 5.1.2 (see technical news 74:12) has been solved.
CORRECTIONS
Corrected non conformity reports (NCR)
NCR 20841
Description
It is only possible registering one handset with 13-digits in the extension number
Release information/solution
Problem using more than 12 digit extension numbers in licensed CUCM systems has been solved.
Impact
This affects the Cisco Unified Communications Manager with license Extended SIP Line Support.
NCR 20657
Description
Watchdog Reset every 15-20 sec
Release information/solution
Possible restart when using fixed IP address and Service discovery is enabled has been solved
Impact
Affects all systems where fixed IP address and UNITE service discovery is used.
RELEASE NOTES IPBS1 Software version 6.1.2 20 29 juli 2013
NCR 20639
Description
Not possible to view Air Sync Overview if IPBS's have æøå in names
Release information/solution
Device description in sync overview contained additional garbage characters which in some cases can cause XML error on sync overview page.
Impact
The problem is PBX independent.
NCR 20850
Description
Not possible to put an IP-DECT handset on hold
Release information/solution
SIP interoperability problem with Genband SBC solved
Impact
This issue is valid for GENBAND S3 SBC and C20/A2 call server, former Nortel CS2k (IP Centrex).
NCR 20631
Description
Transfer a call before answer not possible
Release information/solution
SIP interoperability problem with Alcatel/Lucent OXE solved.
Impact
This issue is valid for Alcatel/Lucent OXE.
NCR 21037 and 21040
Description
Not possible to login/logout users
Release information/solution
Problem with login/logout users when not using local R-key handling is now solved.
Impact
The problem is PBX independent.
NCR 20969
Description
One way speech in IPBL systems.
Release information/solution
A specific connection scenario caused one-way speech.This issue is now solved.
Impact
The problem is PBX independent.
RELEASE NOTES IPBS1 Software version 6.1.2 21 29 juli 2013
NCR 20629
Description
Error message when using IP-DECT MIB
Release information/solution
Removed illegal underscore characters from enum values in the SNMP MIB definition.
Impact
The problem is PBX independent.
RELEASE NOTES IPBS1 Software version 6.1.2 22 29 juli 2013
OLDER CHANGES
Description of changes introduced in version 5.1.2 relative to version: 5.0.11
MAJOR NEW FUNCTIONALITY
Support for enhanced functionality with Cisco Unified Communications Manager systems
IP-DECT now supports enhanced functionality in Cisco UCM systems version 7.1.5 and later. The new features are:
Music on hold
Ad Hoc Conferencing
Meet-Me Conferencing
Call Back
Call Pickup
Call Park
Abbreviated Dialling
This is a licensed functionality and a license key need to be installed on the IP-DECT devices. This functionality is limited to be used in Europe only according to the Cisco agreement. The license is based on the IP-DECT device serial number and each IP-DECT device in the system will need a license.
The applicable licenses are:
IPBS1-L01 for the IPBS1
IPBS2-L01 for the IPBS2
IPBL1-L01 for the IPBL
License handling and software update via the Device Manager
The IP-DECT system now supports license handling and software download to IP-DECT devices via the Device Manager in the same way as it is done for the DECT handsets.
Missed call info when in call
IP-DECT now supports that the number and name are transfer to the call list when the user gets a call when already being in a call.
Remote handset hook control from the Innovaphone PBX
The IP-DECT system now supports remote call control (handset hook on /off) from the Innovaphone PBX.
Messaging in Russian
IP-DECT now supports messaging in Russian via Unite
Waveforms
The IP-DECT Access Point supports transfer of waveforms to the DECT handsets.
IMPROVEMENTS
Change Requests
CR 19448 increase number of digits for passwords in IP-DECT
Maximum user password length is now 23 characters instead of 15 in order to support the Telia Centrex solution that have a security policy that stipulates that a login password of at least 16 digits is required.
Other improvements
RELEASE NOTES IPBS1 Software version 6.1.2 23 29 juli 2013
Easy registration
Easy registration is now allowed also when "With System AC" mode is enabled
Call hold problems with the CUCM
A problem with inter-cluster hold/retrieve in CUCM for SRTP calls has been solved.
Memory leakage
IPv6 multicast packets to UDP/TCP ports that is not used caused memory leaks. This has now been corrected.
IPBS2 now has a new netbios name
To find a IPBS2 device with netbios name use IPBS2-XX-XX-XX instead if IPBS-XX-XX-XX. The default name for update server script is also changed i.e. update-IPBS2.htm instead of update-IPBS.htm.
If upgrading IPBS2 devices from 5.0.X they will get new RFPIs because of the name change. (It is possible to manually modify the config to avoid this)
Additional Subject Alternative Names (SAN) can be added to the device certificate
CORRECTIONS
Corrected non conformity reports (NCR)
NCR 20368 Airsync overview not visible in the GUI
Description
GUI page Airsync overview is blank.
Release information/solution
The GUI problem when a device name contained a single quote character has been corrected
Impact
The problem is PBX independent.
NCR 20302 Incoming calls are displayed as redirected
Description
For incoming call the handset displays redirected call from the caller.
Release information/solution
The problem with redirection indication in display although no redirection has occurred is now solved.
Impact
The problem is relevant for Avaya Session Manager.
NCR 20108 Absense/diversion problem with Ascom IP-DECT
Description
Absence/diversion information not always updated in the DECT handset.
Release information/solution
The problem with external idle display control using Call-Info is now solved.
Impact
The problem is relevant for Aastra MX-One.
RELEASE NOTES IPBS1 Software version 6.1.2 24 29 juli 2013
NCR 20391 Master RFP reboots
Description
Pari Master Restarts.
Release information/solution
The restart was caused by memory leakage when using IP-DECT central phonebook. This problem is now solved.
Impact
The problem is PBX independent.
NCR 20403 SIP interoperability problems with the Swyx PBX
Description
Swyx features not working.
Release information/solution
SIP interoperability problem, where a REFER with replaces information incorrectly resulted in an INVITE with two identical Replaces headers is now solved.
Impact
The problem is relevant for the Swyx PBX.
NCR 20506 XML error on the Kerberos web page
Description
Configuring Kerberos settings generated a XML error in IP-DECT GUI.
Release information/solution
XML error when realm and user is created at the same time is now solved.
Impact
The problem is PBX independent.
NCR 19748 Problems when using special characters
Description
When using åäö in search (Configuration-Users-Users) the result is a XML-error in browser.
Release information/solution
User administration page now support search for names with special characters, e.g. åäö.
Impact
The problem is PBX independent.
NCR 19658 MWI not working
Description
MWI not working for some systems.
Release information/solution
Improved handling of SIP record route to solve MWI problem.
Impact
The problem is relevant for Avaya Session Manager.
RELEASE NOTES IPBS1 Software version 6.1.2 25 29 juli 2013
NCR 20006 and 20430 Deregistration of handsets
Description
When trying to log in a shared phone the user is deleted and no longer visible in the user GUI of IP-DECT.
Release information/solution
Problem fixed with users being deleted when logging in a shared phone.
Impact
The problem is PBX independent.
NCR 20281 PP fail to register on second Master for large system
Description
When backup master is activated portables show “PBX out of service”. Power cycle of portable resolves the issue.
Release information/solution
PBX communication will not fail when switching to backup master.
Impact
The problem is only relevant for installation with the Mitel PBX 3300.
NCR 20193 and 20221 AD replication doesn’t work
Description
Using AD replication with 5.0.14 caused IPEIs for all users to be deleted.
Release information/solution
AD replication did not work in 5.0.14 and caused IPEIs to be deleted.
Impact
The problem is PBX independent.
NCR 19855 MWI incorrectly cleared
Description
MWI incorrectly cleared when portable is switched on or logged in shared phone.
Release information/solution
The problem with activating MWI at startup/login of handset has been corrected.
Impact
The problem is relevant for the Cisco UCM.
NCR 18266 MWI problem towards the CS1K
Description
MWI incorrectly removed from portable.
Release information/solution
Interoperability problem with Nortel CS1000 regarding MWI.
Impact
Problem is relevant for the CS1K PBX.
Solution
This problem is now solved
RELEASE NOTES IPBS1 Software version 6.1.2 26 29 juli 2013
NCR 19549, 19496, 19653 Incoming external calls fails
Description
Different SIP signalling compared with previous releases of IP-DECT
Release information/solution
Instead of using 100 Session Progress 183 Session Progress was sent from the IP-DECT system. The interworking of SIP 183 Session Progress and Q.931 Call Proceeding has been removed.
Impact
Caused problems with several PBX’s where Ascom have good interoperability.
Solution
This problem is now solved
NCR 19727 Transfer to PSTN doesn't work.
Description
Transfer to PSTN failes.
Release information/solution
SIP message grew too large after digest challenge causing this problem.
Impact
Transfer fails when using Avaya Session Manager (SIP).
Solution
This problem is now solved NCR 19740 Pari master reboots
Description
Pari master keeps rebooting and coming back on line, users keep reporting master out of service, then it's ok and then crashes again.
Release information/solution
Problem with decoding large History-Info headers causing the master to restart
Impact
Master restarts when using Avaya Session Manager (SIP).
Solution
This problem is now solved
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