TOSIBOX® Lock Software Releases

The release notes are available under the Lock Software Release table.

v5.0.0 (Lock 210/250/500) - release date 2023-05-03

• Greatly enhanced security due to upgrading operating system to OpenWrt 21.02 and updated core system libraries
• New dropdown menu on internal modem page to select data connection type between dual stack IPv4/IPv6 and IPv4 only for LTE and 3G networks
• WPA2-PSK is the default encryption algorithm for WiFi access point
• Node name can no longer be blank
• Resolved issue if autoupdate time was set to 08:00-10:00 update would happen at midnight instead
• Resolved issue where Restore Default Settings would not clear certain WAN and external modem settings
• LEDs will blink and and an informative message is shown if matching a physical Key to a Lock has failed. Key can be fixed with Key client version 3.2.3 or newer
• Fixed rare issue where WLAN would interfere with internal modem connection
• Resolved issue where DNS AAAA query can get lost if sent together with A query
• Resolved invalid error message during device rename operation
• More robust external modem support
• Numerous bug fixes and security improvements

NOTE: Do not power off the device during update. This is a major system upgrade release. Upgrade will install and reboot the device if autoupdate is selected without user intervention. During the upgrade, the device is completely non-responsive and does not offer user interface for up to 30 minutes potentially giving the impression the device has failed. If device is powered off during the upgrade, there is a risk of bricking the device. Bricked device cannot be recovered.

v4.7.0 (Lock 210/250/500) - release date 2023-05-03

• Pending firmware upgrade notification on UI prior to installation
• Device offers a warning if user tries to reboot, and firmware upgrade is ongoing 
• Firmware upgrades will always be automatically installed if auto-update is selected

v5.0.0 (Lock 150) - release date 2023-04-17

• Greatly enhanced security due to upgrading operating system to
• OpenWrt 21.02 and updated core system libraries
• WPA2-PSK is the default encryption algorithm for WiFi access point
• Node name can no longer be blank
• Resolved issue if auto-update time was set to 08-10:00 update would happen at midnight instead
• Resolved issue where restore default settings would not clear certain WAN and external modem settings
• LEDs will blink and an informative message is shown if matching a physical Key to a Lock has failed. Key can be fixed with Key client version 3.2.3 or newer
• Resolved invalid error message during device rename operation
• Selected node highlight stays selected on the Status page
• Resolved issue with MultiTech MTC-LEU4 (product code TBM4GM7) external modem not being detected after power loss
• More robust external modem support
• Numerous other bug fixes and security improvements

NOTE: Do not power off the device during update. This is a major system upgrade release. Upgrade will install and reboot the device if autoupdate is selected without user intervention. During the upgrade, the device is completely non-responsive and does not offer user interface for up to 30 minutes potentially giving the impression the device has failed. If device is powered off during the upgrade, there is a risk of bricking the device. Bricked device cannot be recovered.

v4.7.0 (Lock 150) - release date 2023-04-17

• Pending firmware upgrade notification on UI prior to installation
• Device offers a warning if user tries to reboot, and firmware upgrade is ongoing
• Firmware upgrades will always be automatically installed if auto-update is selected

v4.6.10 (Lock 150, Lock 500) - release date 2022-12-07

• Production maintenance release

v4.6.10 (Lock 150, Lock 500) - release date 2022-12-07

• Production maintenance release

v4.6.9 (Lock 150, 210, 250, 500) - release date 2022-08-08

• Support for new version of Tosibox Key HW

v4.6.8 (Lock 210/250/500) – release date 2022-06-14

V3.3.8 (Lock 100) – release date 2022-05-19

v4.6.7 (Lock 150) – release date 2022-05-18

v4.6.6 (Lock 210, 250, 500) - release date 2022-04-19

 v4.6.5 (Lock 150, 210, 250, 500) – release date 2022-02-18

v4.6.3 (TOSIBOX® Lock 500) – release date 2021-11-16

• Modem related improvement

v4.6.2 (Lock 150, 210, 250, 500) – release date 2021-08-03

• Fixed several security issues in third party libraries and the SW

Attention! Requires a reboot after updating the software.

v4.6.1 (Lock 150, 210, 250, 500) – release date 2021-06-03 

• New User Interface has been introduced in this release for Lock 150, 210/250 and 500.
• Updated WiFi driver, bringing stability into WiFi operation
• WiFi UI improvements, improving user facing WiFi functionality 
• Support for Alcatel IK41VE USB modem (Lock 150, Lock 210/250)
   Attention! Requires a reboot after updating the software.

v4.6.0 (Lock 150, 210, 250, 500) – release date 2021-04-21 

• New variant Lock 500iD with support for new modem (Sierra Wireless EM7511). More details on the variant can be found from our materials for Lock 500 at https://www.tosibox.com/documentation-and-downloads/
• Lock 150 / 210 / 250 USB modem related improvements:
  • AutoAPN support added for Huawei and Multitech modems
  • Added 3G/4G selection to UI
  • Improved logic for network operator related connectivity issues

v3.3.6 (Lock 200) – release date 2021-03-29 

• Fixed an update issue found on Lock 200 3.3.5 release

v4.5.2 (Lock 150, 210, 250, 500) and v3.3.5 (Lock 100 & Lock 200) – release date 2021-01-03 

Fixed several security issues in third party libraries and products:

• CVE-2020-25681
• CVE-2020-25682
• CVE-2020-25683
• CVE-2020-25684
• CVE-2020-25685
• CVE-2020-25686
• CVE-2020-25687

v4.5.1 (Service release) – release date 2020-11-02 (Lock 500 and Lock 150)

• Improved MTU handling for connections over internal modem
• Stability improvements

v4.5.0 – release date 2020-10-26 (Lock 500, Lock 250, Lock 210, Lock 150)

• Added warning for user if using default password
• Added complexity rules for user defined password
• Improved carrier change on internal modem page
• User will need to accept EULA again when it changes
• Fixed Lock 500 Internal modem PIN code handling

v4.4.1 (Service release) – release date 2020-09-17 (Lock 500 & Lock 150)

• Fixed a rare case where Internal modem firmware update failed
• Improved mobile network related failure handling for internal modem

v4.3.3 - release date 2020-01-13

• Tosibox Key related support update

v3.3.4 – release date 2019-12-12

• For Lock 100, this release is a System upgrade that needs to be installed manually from the Lock’s web user interface. For Lock 200, automatic update feature will fetch and install this release.
• Several stability and usability improvements
• Security fixes and improvements including 3rd party software component updates
• MatchMaker connection improvements
• Fixes to external modem use cases; fixes for several supported Huawei modems as well as Multitech MTC-LNA4 Verizon mode

v4.3.2 – release date 2019-10-02

• Removal of network device improved on Lock UI
• External modem status now shows IMEI correctly
• Verizon operator ids fixed for internal modem
• Fixed a bug in SoftKey assignments for Lock 500 
• Fixed MNC code handling in APN functionality

v4.3.1 – release date 2019-09-04

• Uptime for network connections is shown for each interface
• Lock can now detect which SIM is in use and switch modem SW with Multitech MTC-LNA4
• Fixed WiFi settings change Save button function
• WiFi Auto Channel Selection fixed
• Fixed a scenario where Lock has been offline even though connection to Internet has been working
• Fixed Auto-APN with Tosibox® 4G modems
• Using SIM with PIN code on TB4GM8EU fixed
• Lock 150 ethernet interface detects when cable unplug

v4.3.0 – release date 2019-07-11

• Added USB modem support for TB4GM (Huawei E3372), TB3GM2M (Huawei MS2131), TB4GM2M (Huawei MS2372)

v4.2.1 – release date 2019-06-18

• Fix for an issue where WiFi Access Point was active even if disabled from UI (Lock 150)
• Fix for an issue where WiFi stayed in Access Point mode when changing it to Client mode (Lock 150)
• Fix for sending SMS on Digital I/O events where SMS was not sent if only DIO2 was selected (Lock 500)

v4.2.0 – release date 2019-05-02

• Initial release for Lock 150
• New feature: Digital I/O can be configured to send SMS alerts on Lock 500
• Bug fix: Allow using FTP in active mode on Lock 500
• Generic stability and performance improvements

v4.1.0 – release date 2019-02-20

• Support for TOSIBOX® 4G USB modems TB4GM2EU and TB4GM2AU
• Support for Automatic APN setting for internal and USB modems
• Spanning Tree Protocol is now permanently disabled for LAN ports. In the past STP has caused problems in some Layer 2 configurations.
• Improvements to overall usability & performance of WiFi

v3.3.3 – release date 2019-01-21

• Added support for Verizon’s NovAtel U620L USB modem. (Lock 200 only)
• Spanning Tree Protocol is now permanently disabled for LAN ports. In the past STP has caused problems in some Layer 2 configurations.
• Lock now sets “full functionality” mode for all modems, making sure they are always operable.
• Connecting an USB modem or the Internet to WAN port will not anymore automatically deactivate LAN’s DHCP client mode.
• Fix for an issue where VLAN0 passthrough did not work with Siemens logic.
• Fix for an issue where changing LAN address range over VPN did not work.
• Fix for an issue where Lock 200 sometimes got stuck during boot.
• Fix for an issue where Remote Matching was not possible for the Lock 200.

v4.0.2 – release date 2018-09-24

• Fix for an issue where internal modem did not always establish connection after boot
• Fix for an issue where network devices were not accessible via VPN when Lock was in DHCP client mode
• Fix for an issue where after boot the Lock momentarily uses internal modem for WAN connection when it is not set as the primary WAN connection
• Fix for an issue where changing LAN address range over VPN did not work
• Fix for an issue where “Prevent internet connection” option for digital I/O had no effect
• Fix for an issue where enabling or disabling service port closed VPN connection
• Faster fallback to internal modem in case WAN connection with higher priority fails
• Automatically load Status page after reboot triggered from web UI is complete

v4.0.1 – release date 2018-07-24

• Fix for an issue where the VPN connection got disconnected after a while
• Improved internal modem status LED operation

v4.0.0 – release date 2018-07-18

• Initial release for Lock 500

v3.3.2 – release date 2018-01-22

• Fix for a VPN connection issue with Layer 2 connections on a Lock that also was configured as a Wi-Fi Access Point

v3.3.1 – release date 2018-01-09 (not available as over-the-air update)

• Fixes related to product manufacturing

v3.3.0 – release date 2017-12-15

• Added SoftKey support – this update is required in order to connect to the Lock with a SoftKey
• New device icons for different client types in web UI
• Master Key can now be matched remotely with the Lock (read more)
• Mobile Clients inherit now their initial access rights from the Key that was used to create them
• Improved reliability of LAN network scanner
• Fix for an issue where adding an incomplete static route or another default route caused system malfunction
• Fix for an issue where certain parts of the web UI didn’t work with Mozilla Firefox
• Reliability improvements

v3.2.0 – release date 2017-06-06

• Added support for Verizon/Novatel Wireless U620L USB modem
• Added support for upcoming AU variant of TOSIBOX® 4G Modem (TB4GM2AU)
• Fix for an issue where connecting a cable to WAN port caused an interruption of the USB modem connection.
• Fix for an issue where the remote support functionality was still enabled after resetting default settings.

v3.1.5 – release date 2016-10-07

• Fix for an issue where the LAN interface stopped working after reverting the unit back from Sub Lock to Lock

v3.1.4 – release date 2016-08-29

• Recovering from an interrupted software upgrade happens now faster
• Fix for an issue where refreshing signal strength indicator may interfere with the Internet connection with TOSIBOX® 3G Modem
• Fix for an issue where the Lock could not always establish a connection through a proxy server
• Fix for an issue where the USB modem connection would not always get established after an error situation
• Lock 100: Fix for an issue where VLAN 0 pass-through setting caused communication problems with two or more Siemens SIMATIC S7 PLCs
• Fix for an issue where the status web UI didn’t correctly load when device is configured as Sub Lock in client mode
• Mitigation for a security issue with VPN connections using Blowfish cipher: TBSA-016-301(CVE-2016-6329)
  • The VPN data channel key is renegotiated much more frequently when Blowfish is used
  • AES-128-CBC is now the default VPN cipher for new Lock 100 production units
  • Lock-to-Lock and Lock-to-Central Lock connections now honor the VPN cipher setting of the main Lock or Central Lock
• Includes also all changes from previous v3.1.x releases

v3.1.2 – release date 2016-07-05

• SW v3.1 for Lock 200 – includes all changes from versions 3.1.0 and 3.1.1
• The current active IPv4 routes are now shown on the Static routes page
• Fix for an issue where automatic modeswitch from client mode didn’t work for all modems
• Lock 200: fix for an issue where the device could freeze during a reboot in certain circumstances

v3.1.1 – release date 2016-06-16

• Fix for an issue where TOSIBOX® 4G Modem did not work with SW v3.1.0. If the Lock is upgraded from SW v3.1.0 to v3.1.1, the Lock must be rebooted once before using the TOSIBOX® 4G Modem.

v3.1.0 – release date 2016-05-20

• New, streamlined web user interface now for both Lock 100 and Lock 200
• Improved web UI front/status page layout
• Idle bandwidth consumption is reduced, especially when using USB modems (more information)
• Added support for HTTP proxy servers
• The Lock’s name is now shown and can be changed in the web UI
• The Lock’s settings can now be restored to their default values in the web UI
• Lock 200: Added support NTP (Network Time Protocol) server (Lock 200 only)
• The default policy for IP/MAC filter can now be chosen
• The device list on the Key and web UI now reflects the actual permissions set in IP/MAC filter
• The list of Keys in IP/MAC filter is now alphabetically sorted
• The serialized Locks can now be chosen as source device in IP/MAC filter
• Added support for MultiTech MultiConnect Cell 100 series USB modems
• Added support for upcoming TOSIBOX® 4G Modem
• Added support for new Huawei E3531 and E3372 variants
• Lock 200: Added support for Sierra FX 100 USB modem (Lock 200 only, limited TosiOnline™ support)
• Lock 100: VLAN0 passthrough rules are now active only when there is a Key connected using Layer 2 connection type
• Lock 200: Added support for VLAN-passthrough: VLAN-tagged frames can now be used in VPN <> LAN traffic with Layer 2 connections. This is required e.g. in certain functions with Siemens S7 devices. Requires a reboot after updating the software.
• New production units now show the end-user license agreement when the admin logs in for the first time
• “Prevent traffic between sublocks” setting is now set for new production units
• Improved reliability of refreshing Lock status information in the web UI
• More settings, including 1:1 NAT, can now be configured with the Configuration key
• Lock 200: Fix for an issue where 1:1 NAT did not work on the Lock 200
• Lock 200: The Configuration Key can now be used also with Lock 200
• Fix for an issue where the default IP 0.0.0.0 was incorrectly translated when 1:1 NAT was enabled
• Lock 100: Fix for an issue where the Lock could reboot during software update
• Lock 200: Fix for an issue where the PoE out setting was visible on the WAN page
• Lock 100: In FCC approved units (indicated on the label), WLAN channels 12 and 13 are disabled

v3.0.4 – release date 2015-10-13

• Fix for an Internet connection issue with TOSIBOX 3G Modem (TB3GM2)
• Modem signal strength indicator and refresh button are now displayed on the web UI

v3.0.3 – release date 2015-08-28

• Added support for another Huawei E3372 variant
• Time to establish layer 3 Key connection reduced by 5 seconds
• Fix for an issue where the connection type was layer 2 instead of layer 3 for new backup and sub keys
• Fix for an issue where http/https links where not shown for network devices in the Lock’s web UI

v2.14.3 – release date 2016-06-09

• Fix for an issue where the software update to v3.x was not automatically installed

v2.14.1 – release date 2015-08-26

• Added support for another Huawei E3372 variant
• Time to establish layer 3 Key connection reduced by 5 seconds
• Fix for an issue where the connection type was layer 2 instead of layer 3 for new backup and sub keys

v3.0.2 – release date 2015-06-03

• Fix for an issue where saving network settings could restart the unit
• Improved indication of physical serialization: The Key LED switches off and the info LED on stops blinking when the serialization is done
• Fix for an issue where Keys and Locks settings page doesn’t show the modified items after saving

v3.0.1 – release date 2015-05-26

• Fix for an issue where the web UI was slower when no Internet connection was available
• Fix for disabling PoE output
• Fix for a browser compatibility issue on some web UI pages
• Fix for error note positioning on web UI

v3.0.0 – release date 2015-05-20

• Initial release for Lock 200

v2.14.0 – release date 2015-04-10

• This release is a System upgrade that needs to be installed manually from the Lock’s web user interface (Settings -> Software update)
• Support for iOS Mobile Clients
• Key-specific IP/MAC filter: access to LAN network devices can now be defined separately for each Key
• Added support for new USB modems: Huawei E3131i-2, a new Huawei E3372 variant, Vodafone K4605/Huawei E372, Gemalto EHS6T
• “3G/4G only” is now the factory default network preference for USB modems
• Signal strength is now indicated also for the Tosibox 3G Modem
• Support for AES ciphers in VPN connection data encryption
• Option to add exceptions for restricted Internet access (Industry settings ->Prevent Internet access from LAN …)
• Idle bandwidth consumption is reduced
• Fix for an issue where Lock did not accept rarely used netmasks
• Fix for an issue where saving LAN settings did not restart the DHCP server
• Stability improvements

v2.13.1 – release date 2015-04-10

• Patch release to enable upgrading to 2.14.0
• Support for Huawei E3131i-2

v2.13.0 – release date 2014-12-19

• Support for new Huawei modem models: E3372, E3531, a new variant of E3276

v2.12.1 – release date 2014-11-28

• Fix for an issue where the Lock might not reconnect to Internet after a network problem
• Stability improvements

v2.12.0 – release date 2014-10-06

• APN auto-configuration feature for detecting APN settings based on the mobile operator
• Support for the Tosibox 3G modem
• Support for a new Huawei E3131 variant
• Idle bandwidth consumption reduced
• Improved compatibility with FTP applications over 1:1 NAT with L3 Lock connections
• Source NAT / masquerading can now be disabled in Layer 3 Lock connections
• VPN is now disconnected/reconnected only when needed when saving Lock settings
• Configuration Key: support for device-specific settings based on the product serial number
• Improved reliability of DNS and DHCP servers when invalid settings are entered
• Fix for an issue where serializations might have gotten lost

v2.11.0 – release date 2014-07-04

• Support for Siemens SIMATIC S7 PLCs (VLAN 0 pass-through) – guide
• New Locks with v2.11.0 and greater come with mode B as the factory default
• Mode A is now called client mode
• UI and usability improvements
• Reliability improvements

v2.10.0 – release date 2014-04-03

• 1:1 NAT feature that allows connecting several Locks with overlapping IP addresses to Central Lock
• Support for Configuration Key functionality that allows customer specific Lock settings to be configured during physical serialization
• Keys are now serialized with Layer 3 connection type by default
• Fix an issue where MAC filter might have not worked with Layer 3 connections
• Fix an issue with LAN access in mode A when Internet access is disabled by the administrator

v2.9.0 – release date 2013-12-15

• Support for connecting Locks to Central Lock with Layer 3 connection type
• Support for synchronizing device lists between Central Lock and Locks connected using Layer 3
• Stability and performance improvements

v2.8.2 – release date 2013-11-24

• Fix an issue where the Lock’s internal configuration might have corrupted
• Fix an issue where entering invalid netmask might have prevented DHCP server functionality
• Fix an issue where Lock might incorrectly claim to be in mode B
• Fix an issue with software update progress bar

v2.8.1 – release date 2013-11-08

• Fix a memory leak issue that might have caused stability problems

v2.8.0 – release date 2013-11-01

• Support for Mobile Clients
• Add an option to prevent VPN connections from Mobile Clients
• Fix an issue where web UI might have required page reloading in order to work properly
• Support for new Tosibox Key HW revision
• USB power is now switched off for 20 seconds after physical serialization