AVTECH Software is pleased to announce that an update to the Room Alert 7E Firmware is available for download at AVTECH.com.
Room Alert 7E Firmware v3.0.0 includes the following:
NOTE: AVTECH Device Discovery v3.0.3 or higher is required for this update. Please be sure any web browsers currently accessing the unit are closed to be sure all files are updated correctly.
IMPORTANT: This is a major firmware update. Please backup existing settings using AVTECH Device Discovery by right-clicking on the device in the list and selecting 'Backup Settings' before applying this update. Please carefully read all of the items below to review all new features and major updates.
- Completely redesigned the Settings screen to use HTML forms instead of the Java Applet previously used. This provides a much more user friendly configuration interface that does not require any additional browser plugins to operate properly.
- Due to the additional space required for the updated Settings interface, the files used are now stored in a section of flash that was previously used by the Room Alert 7E logging function. With this update, one of the archived logging sections is removed meaning that Room Alert 7E will actively log to one file and keep one (1) archived log file. For long term logging of sensor data, we highly recommend using AVTECH Device Manager. If logging is currently enabled on your Room Alert 7E unit, please DISABLE logging before applying this firmware update to avoid any potential conflicts.
- Modified the way sensor thresholds are saved so they can be entered in the currently configured temperature scale (Fahrenheit or Celsius). Previously, thresholds could only be configured in Fahrenheit. If thresholds were previously configured, be sure to review the Sensors section of the Settings screen after applying the update to be sure all sensor thresholds are configured correctly.
- Modified the way sensor calibration values entered in the 'Adjust' field are saved so they can be entered in the currently configured temperature scale (Fahrenheit or Celsius). Previously, the 'Adjust' value could only be entered in Celsius. If 'Adjust' values were previously configured, be sure to review the Sensors section of the Settings screen after applying the update to be sure all sensor calibrations are configured correctly.
- Modified the Settings authentication to prompt for a password using the standard browser authentication entry display. The username field will *always* be left blank and the password (if configured) should be entered in the password field.
- Added SMTP Authentication capabilities to the email configuration and sending modules. A username and password can now optionally be provided for SMTP Authentication for use on servers that do not allow anonymous SMTP email messages.
- Added the ability to modify the SMTP port used for sending email. This will also benefit users who have mail servers that use alternate ports or do not allow mail submission on port 25.
- Modified the trace output feature to allow the port number to be modified. By default, a port of 143 is used if tracing output is enabled.
- Added an option to display the time in the default 24 hour format or in 12 hour AM/PM format. This applies for the display on the Status screen as well as in email alert messages and logging data.
- Added the ability to configure the DNS Server IP address via the telnet configuration menu.
- Added the MAC Address to the Status screen display to make it easier to identify multiple devices on the network.
- Added a new feature that allows users to send a test email by accessing the URL 'http://(IP of Device)/cmd.cgi?action=SendTestEmail'. A button is also provided on the SMTP Email section of the Settings screen that will trigger a test email to be sent. Both of these new functions will only work if valid email settings are configured on the SMTP Email section of the Settings screen.
- Added a function to check the return code from a SMTP server on the initial connection instead of after each command. This resolves an issue that could occur if a SMTP server responds with an error code on the initial connection.
- Added a URL alias so sensor data can be accessed in JSON format at both '/getData.htm' and '/getdata.htm'.
- Resolved an issue that could cause DHCP Names less than 8 characters long to save incorrectly.
- Resolved an issue that could cause the SNMP 'SysObjectID' variable to return an incorrect value.
Thank you for choosing Room Alert 7E and feel free to contact us at Support@AVTECH.com or 888.220.6700 if you have any questions. |
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