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VPN-1 Pro/Express R60_HFA_05
Provider-1/SiteManager-1 R60_HFA_05
VPN-1 Pro/Express R55_HFA_19
Provider-1/SiteManager-1 R55_HFA_19
InterSpect NGX_HFA_01

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VPN-1 Pro/Express R60_HFA_05
February 27, 2007

VPN-1 Pro/Express R60_HFA_05 is a version update that improves stability and provides enhancements to NGX R60. The R60_HFA_05 wrapper includes the following packages (dependent upon platform): 

  • SecurePlatform (for SecurePlatform OS only)  
  • VPN-1 Pro/Express
  • NG R55 Backward Compatibility (for SmartCenter only)
  • Performance Pack (for SecurePlatform and Solaris gateways only)

Changes Include:

VPN-1 NAT Features for SIP/MGCP Phones
All VPN-1 NAT features are now available for SIP/MGCP phones, and include support for:

  • NAT for SIP phones in SIP Back-To-Back User Agent (B2BUA) configuration.
  • Two way media connections in SIP calls with NAT
  • Special NEC extensions in SIP

New Capabilities for SSL Network Extender
For each user group, you can now define an:

  • encryption domain
  • ICS policy

Support for Non-CA OCSP Responders
VPN-1 Pro/Express R60_HFA_05 adds support for non-CA Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) responders with self-signed certificates. 

ROBO Enhancements 
VPN-1 Pro/Express R60_HFA_05 resolves VPN connectivity issues during policy installation for many ROBO peers.

Policy Installation Efficiency 
VPN-1 Pro/Express R60_HFA_05 implements a more efficient policy installation for large databases. The routine first reads the database and then closes and opens multicast sockets as required.

Support for IPSO Hybrid-Flash Local Logging
Logs can now be saved locally on hybrid-based NGX machines. 

SecurePlatform -  Web UI
It is now possible to install HFA packages on SecurePlatform using the Web UI upgrade feature. This feature requires R60_HFA_04 to first be installed on the SecurePlatform machine. 

Support for VPN-1 Edge Firmware 6.5
VPN-1 Edge firmware 6.5 is now supported.

New Utilities for HFA Installation

  • A new automatic installation script enables you to quickly and effortlessly install packages. Extract the comprehensive package and run: 
    UnixInstallScript
    - for Unix platforms, or
    Setup.bat
    - for Windows
  • The build numbers of the installed HFA package can be displayed with the new hfa_ver.sh utility.

Release Notes

Applies To
Products VPN-1 Pro/Express
Platforms Nokia IPSO
Solaris
Linux 3.0
SecurePlatform
Windows
Versions NGX R60

 

Provider-1/SiteManager-1 R60_HFA_05
February 27, 2007

Provider-1/SiteManager-1 R60_HFA_05 is a unified comprehensive package that improves stability and provides enhancements to NGX R60. 

A new automatic installation script enables you to quickly and effortlessly install packages.

Extract the comprehensive package and run: 
UnixInstallScript

Changes Include:

Administrator Permissions in Eventia Analyzer
Eventia Analyzer version NGX R63 and higher can now use administrator permissions defined on the MDS without any workarounds. User accounts must first be assigned by the superuser in the Eventia Reporter NGX R63. 

VPN-1 NAT Features for SIP/MGCP Phones
All VPN-1 NAT features are now available for SIP/MGCP phones, including support for:

  • NAT for SIP phones in SIP B2BUA configuration. 
  • Two-way media connections in SIP calls with NAT.
  • Special NEC extensions in SIP.

Support for SecurePlatform Web UI Upgrade
It is now possible to install HFA packages on SecurePlatform using the Web UI upgrade feature. This feature is available only if R60_HFA_04 is already installed on the SecurePlatform machine. 

SecurePlatform - Updated NIC Support
SecurePlatform support for various additional NICs and drivers.

Support for VPN-1 Edge Firmware 6.5
VPN-1 Edge firmware 6.5 is now supported.

Release Notes

Applies To
Products Provider-1/SiteManager-1
Platforms Solaris
Linux 3.0
SecurePlatform
Versions NGX R60

 

VPN-1 Pro/Express R55_HFA_19
February 27, 2007

VPN-1 Pro/Express R55_HFA_19 is a version update to NG with Application Intelligence R55. This update enhances functionality and improves stability.

Changes Include:

  • VPN-1 Edge Firmware 6.5 is now supported.
  • Support for GRE and NAT, enabling a single GRE connection from a single NATed source.
  • The ability to Ping from a Standby cluster member employing a virtual IP Address.
  • Improved stability of a cluster whose members connect to different switches or hubs.
  • Improved support for logging when the gateway is configured as a local definition and the IP Address of the management server is NATed.

Release Notes

Applies To
Products VPN-1 Pro/Express
Platforms Nokia IPSO
Solaris
Linux 2.2
SecurePlatform
Windows
Versions NG with Application Intelligence 

 

Provider-1/SiteManager-1 R55_HFA_19
February 27, 2007

Provider-1/SiteManager-1 R55_HFA_19 is a version update to NG with Application Intelligence R55. This update enhances functionality and improves stability. 

Changes Include:

  • VPN-1 Edge Firmware 6.5 is now supported.
  • Improved error reporting in distributed environments. 

Release Notes

Applies To
Products VPN-1 Pro/Express
Platforms Solaris
Linux 2.2
SecurePlatform
Versions NG with Application Intelligence 

 

InterSpect NGX_HFA_01
February 27, 2007

InterSpect NGX_HFA_01 is a package that improves stability and provides enhancements to InterSpect NGX.

Changes Include:

  • Cisco switch quarantine works with all Vlans.
  • Improved SmartPortal's level of protection against HTTP attacks. 

Release Notes

Applies To
Products InterSpect
Platforms InterSpect
Versions NGX 

 

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