WatchGuard is pleased to announce the availability of WatchGuard Firebox X Edge e-Series software, version 8.5.1. This release includes many important bugfixes. Of particular importance, this release includes changes to support the revised Daylight Saving Time (DST), which goes into effect this year as a result of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. This directly affects customers in countries which adopted the DST revision (US, Canada, Bermuda) and may affect customers doing business with those countries as well. If you reside in a country which adopted the DST revision ,we encourage you to install this hotfix before Daylight Saving Time starts on March 11, in order to ensure the accuracy of time-dependent features.
For our Japanese customers, Firebox X Edge e-Series 8.5.1 also offers a Japanese version of the Web User Interface, Help Files, and User Documentation.
Other Important Fixes Included in this Release:
- Performance improvements on TCP-based connections
- LDAP authentications across VPN tunnels now work properly
- Connections no longer time out during lengthy PPPoE server authentications
- PPTP connections from clients using NAT no longer fail
There are many other bugfixes included in this release. Please refer to the release notes for more detail.
Does this release pertain to me?
The Firebox X Edge e-Series 8.5.1 software will only work with Firebox X Edge e-Series models. It will not operate (and cannot be installed) on other Firebox X Edge (wired or wireless), SOHO 6 (wired or wireless), S6 (wired or wireless), or SOHO models.
WatchGuard is pleased to announce the availability of WatchGuard Firebox X Edge e-Series software, version 8.5.1. This release includes many important bugfixes. Of particular importance, this release includes changes to support the revised Daylight Saving Time (DST), which goes into effect this year as a result of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. This directly affects customers in countries which adopted the DST revision (US, Canada, Bermuda) and may affect customers doing business with those countries as well. If you reside in a country which adopted the DST revision ,we encourage you to install this hotfix before Daylight Saving Time starts on March 11, in order to ensure the accuracy of time-dependent features.
For our Japanese customers, Firebox X Edge e-Series 8.5.1 also offers a Japanese version of the Web User Interface, Help Files, and User Documentation.
Other Important Fixes Included in this Release:
- Performance improvements on TCP-based connections
- LDAP authentications across VPN tunnels now work properly
- Connections no longer time out during lengthy PPPoE server authentications
- PPTP connections from clients using NAT no longer fail
There are many other bugfixes included in this release. Please refer to the release notes for more detail.
Does this release pertain to me?
The Firebox X Edge e-Series 8.5.1 software will only work with Firebox X Edge e-Series models. It will not operate (and cannot be installed) on other Firebox X Edge (wired or wireless), SOHO 6 (wired or wireless), S6 (wired or wireless), or SOHO models.
Note: If you centrally manage your Firebox X Edge e-Series appliances with WatchGuard System Manager (WSM), you should not upgrade to 8.5.1. You should continue to run Firebox X Edge e-Series version 8.0.3 and continue to use WSM version 8.3.1 until WSM 9.0 is released.
How do I get this release?
Firebox X Edge e-Series owners who have a current LiveSecurity Service subscription can obtain this update without additional charge by downloading it from the Software Downloads Web page. Be sure to read the accompanying release notes for the complete list of fixes, as well as installation instructions, limitations, and known issues. If you need support, please enter a support incident online or call our support staff directly. (When you contact Technical Support, please have your registered Product Serial Number, LiveSecurity key, or Partner ID available.)
- U.S. Customers: 877.232.3531
- International Customers: +1.206.613.0456
Authorized WatchGuard Resellers: 206.521.8375