Learn About the New Features of Firmware 8.1.0
Firmware 8.1 empowers your Peplink device to do more. It enables Drop-In Mode for all devices, and includes requested features such as time server functionality. It also strengthens Wi-Fi security on both the personal and enterprise level. Finally, it includes more detailed reports, enabling you to monitor and troubleshoot with greater effectiveness.
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SpeedFusion Cloud
Firmware 8.1 enables the SpeedFusion Cloud. Achieve unbreakable connectivity from anywhere in the world using just a single Peplink device.
Upgraded Capabilities
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Bandwidth Bonding
The MediaFast 500 and 700 now have SpeedFusion Bandwidth Bonding enabled by default, providing them with the ability to deliver unbreakable connectivity straight out of the box.
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Unbreakable Time Server
Peplink routers can now serve as a local NTP server, providing connected devices with the accurate time upon start-up. Routers can get the accurate UTC from either an external NTP server or via GPS, ensuring that connected devices always receive the correct time.
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Drop-In Mode
Drop-In Mode is now supported by all routers. Place the router into any network environment and add new WANs without altering the configuration of other devices.
Stronger Wireless Security
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WPA3 Support
WPA3 increases your network security with additional encryption protocols and support for perfect forward secrecy. Now available on all Wi-Fi capable Peplink routers.
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802.11w Support for Wi-Fi WAN
The 802.11w wireless protocol builds additional security on top of previous technologies, protecting the confidentiality of management frames as well as the data itself.
More Virtualization Options
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Run KVM to Virtualize Linux Environments
and More
Some MediaFast models now support KVM, allowing them to host a greater range of virtual machines including ones based on Linux.
Deeper Traffic Insights
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Upgraded DPI Report on InControl
The InControl DPI report now shows deeper information by breaking down categories (e.g. File Sharing) into sub-categories (e.g. iCloud, OneDrive, Google Drive). The report also shows DPI history.
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Use Netflow to Gain Traffic Insights
Your Peplink router can now export Netflow information, which you can use to generate reports from a NetFlow analyzer of your choice.
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More Insight into SpeedFusion Traffic
Realtime SpeedFusion graphs display important events affecting packet flow. Each WAN-to-WAN connection has its own graph for quick and easy troubleshooting.