INCA 1.0 - Release Notes

A100G80200.01.11.3.7 (2012.10.17)

NOTE: This release is only tested for the IP-ARIO, cannot be used for ordinary IP stations

System upgrade file:
Image: A100G80200.01_11_3_7.bin
Checksum: 733F619E

Main functional changes / Enhancement

Added support for a bigger volume range

It is now possible to choose whether the configured volume should be "Low-Mid Volume" or "Mid-High Volume". This option results in a possible volume between -33dBm to +6dBm with 3dBm steps.

A100G80200.01.11.3.6 (2011.06.16)

NOTE: This release is only tested for the IP-ARIO, cannot be used for ordinary IP stations

System upgrade file:
Image: A100G80200.01_11_3_6.bin
Checksum: 1394D15F

Main functional changes / Enhancement

Added support for the Production test feature.

A100G80200.01.11.3.4 (2011.04.08)

NOTE: This release is only tested for the IP-ARIO, cannot be used for ordinary IP stations

System upgrade file:
Image: A100G80200.01_11_3_4.bin
Checksum: 500EB623

Main functional changes / Enhancement

Added new IP-ARIO feature.

• IP-ARIO main features:
  • PA Speaker line monitoring, two lines
  • XLR connected monitoring, two connectors
  • 8 RCI + 10 optional on board
  • 8 RCO + 10 optional on board
  • RS232 - TCP tunneling device
  • LSM Local Status Monitoring

DIP Functional changes / Enhancement

• Added DIP support for IP-ARIO configuration and status reporting messages
  • rio conf
  • rio srco
  • rio ism
  • rio rcis
  • rio pasm

A100G80200.01.11.3.2

System upgrade file:
Image: A100G80200.01_11_3_2.bin
Checksum: E60FC4F6

DIP Functional changes / Enhancement

• BZ 383 Made some adjustments to the function that should remove clicking when pressing a key. In version 01.11.3.1 the sound would be delayed too much causing problems when talking over alphanet.

A100G80200.01.11.3.1

System upgrade file:
Image: A100G80200.01_11_3_1.bin
Checksum: C1E86543

• Note that if the station is upgraded to 01.11 and then downgraded below 01.11 the station will use factory default configuration.
• It is now possible to take backup and upload the configuration file (XML file). This can be done in System Administration -> Config Backup.

SIP Functional changes / Enhancement

• BZ 379 Additional features:
  • Added tone test functionality under Advanced->Tone test. The station can report if tone test is successfull using SNMP traps (requires that the SNMP traps are configured).
  • Added another backup domain for registration
  • Added button test functionality. If the button is not released within 10 seconds it will send a SNMP trap (requires that the SNMP trap is configured).
  • It is now possible to place calls and hangup calls from the web under Advanced -> Webcall
  • Relay can now be activated automatically when entering a call and deactivated when calls end. This can can be configured under Call->Activate relay on event. Choose "In call" to automatically active relay when entering a call. Choose "During call" as duration to disable relay when a call ends.
  • Added Speed dial with more options.
• The codecs in SDP is now kept in the same order they are recieved.
• The station supports recieving INVITE message with no SDP body and should therefore work with Cisco Call Manager (tested on CCM 6.1).
• Added sip id, display name, authentication user name and password reading from general configuration file in Provisioning.

DIP Functional changes / Enhancement

• BZ 383 The sound should not click when pressing M.
• BZ 421 The DAK module should not lock up anymore.
• It is now possible to adjust the handset volume from the web under Advanced->Audio Settings.
• The IP-Station now has support for mixing 2 sound channels (for example mixing group call and normal call).
• BZ 439 Fixed a bug with volume override.

Known bugs

• BZ 494 MultiCast does not work without default gateway defined.
• BZ 471 Call OID .1.3.6.1.4.1.26122.2.3.1 "CALLstate" is reported wrong.
• BZ 283 IP station fails if the display text contains double quote (")
• BZ 376 registration too brief (SIP error 423) message is not fully supported *

A100G80200.01.10.3.8

System upgrade file:
Image: A100G80200.01_10_3_8.bin
Checksum: C39BE738

General Functional changes / Enhancement

• Added production test

A100G80200.01.10.3.6

General Functional changes / Enhancement

• Less writing to the configuration file. This means lower chance of the configuration file getting corrupt during loss of power/reboot.

SIP Functional changes / Enhancement

• It is now possible to write in any name in SIP domain field, not only IP addresses

A100G80200.01.10.3.4 (2010-7-1)

This is the SW release for all IP stations connected to AlphaCom DIP. In addition this software release is supporting the IP sub stations with SIP support.

System upgrade file:
Image: A100G80200.01_10_3_4.bin
Checksum: 478ACC5D

• Support for reading mac address from flash.

A100G80200.01.10.3.3 (2010-7-1)

SIP Functional changes / Enhancement

• Fixed a crash if the tftp address from DHCP server was too long.

A100G80200.01.10.3.2 (2010-5-6)

This is the SW release for all IP stations connected to AlphaCom DIP. In addition this software release is supporting the IP sub stations with SIP support.

System upgrade file:
Image: A100G80200.01_10_3_2.bin
Checksum: 46699401

DIP Functional changes / Enhancement

• Added possibility to adjust mic sensitivity from web.
• Added possibility to register to an alphacom using directory number instead of MAC address. It is possible to request a directory number both from the web and local menu (Stations with display).
• BZ 292: The Off-line password should be configurable. It is now possible to configure the offline password from the IP station web interface.
• The handset volume can now be configured different from the speaker volume. Configuration of handset volume is done by configuring the volume while the handset is lifted.
• It is now possible to upgrade with VLAN. If "IP-station upgrade with VLAN" is set to yes and VLAN is enabled, the IP-station will send tagged packets during upgrade.

SIP Functional changes / Enhancement

Features	Description
Call Control
SIP	RFC 3261
DTMF	RFC 2833
RTP	RFC 1889 (Note: No RTCP support)
Call disconnect	SIP RTP timeout
Timers
RTP timeout	0-9999 seconds, 0 = disabled. Default = 0.
Register interval:	60-999999 seconds. Default = 600.
Auto Answer Delay:	0-30 seconds. Default = Auto Answer Disabled.
Auto update interval:	1-999 miutes. Default = 60.
Relay Open Delay:	1-240 seconds
Ringing Mode Timeout:	60 seconds fixed
iPBX support
Asterisk	Function tested
Duplex modes
PTT (Push To Talk)	When remote press *, mic is muted and volume increases When remote press #, mic is un-muted and speaker is muted Station is in open duplex until first * Requires RFC 2833
Audio:
Codecs:	G.711A G.711U G.722
VoIP packet size	Default 20 ms - SIP negotiable
SPL @ 1m	86 dB *Measured with Euro IP substation
Noise cancelling	xx dB
IP Networking and Security:
VLAN	IEEE 802.1Q
Network access	IEEE 802.1X
Outbound Proxy	Support for outbound proxy. RFC 3361 Note! No auto-discovery
Monitoring and logging :
SNMP support:	SNMPv1 SNMPv2c SNMP traps
MIB:	Stentofon Station MIB
Configuration and SW Updates
Configuration update:	Auto update via TFTP server or manual changes from web.
SW update:	Auto update via TFTP server or manual update from web.
Config file:	A global file for all stations and/or a specific file for each station.
Parameters and Configuration Options:
IP configuration	Static DHCP
TFTP configuration server	DHCP discovery or manually via web
TFTP software server	DHCP discovery or manualy via web
RTP timeout	Adjustable timeout to disconnect an ongoing call if no RTP packets received.
Outbound Proxy:	Optional/Configurable via web or config file.
SIP Backup Domain:	Optional/Configurable via web or config file.
Speaker volume:	Adjustable via web or config file.
Mic sensitivity:	Adjustable via web or config file.
Noise Reduction:	Adjustable via web or config file.
Register interval:	Set from web or config file
SNMP traps:	Possible to enable/disable SNMP traps.
Remote Output :
Remote controlled relay outputs	Activationkey and timer is configurable via web or config file.
Speed Dial Buttons :
inputs for speed dial buttons	Used for pre-programmed B numbers. 3 invidual inputs. Configurable via web or config file.

SIP Errors corrected

• BZ 290 : Only two ring when incoming/ outgoing call pending.Fixed.
• BZ 292: Automatic configuration update not handled right in IPS. Fixed.
• BZ 296: SNMP Trap "coldstart" is recieved twice. This is a default SNMP trap. This trap is now removed and replaced with SNMP trap "ipsStarted."
• BZ 299: IPS does not end the call if the call ended in an abnormal way. Fixed.
• BZ 301: Possible to set SIP registration time to 1 second. The minimum time is now changed to 60 seconds.
• BZ 302: One way audio when G711A or G722 is used.Fixed.
• BZ 304: Speed dial button does not work when automatically registration is done with backup SIP Domain server. Fixed.
• BZ 305: Direct IP staion call is not working in IPS. Fixed.
• BZ 306: Automatic update is not working properly in IPS. Fixed.
• BZ 319: No retry od SIP registration after DHCP timeout in startup. The station does now a retry after 30 seconds, when link comes up. The timing will always result in try of Primary sip domain first (3times) and then try back up sip domain (3 times).

DIP Errors corrected

• BZ 282: IP Desktop station resets when certain IND command is triggered. Fixed.
• When VLAN is enabled the station will no longer receive DHCP before VLAN is activated
• *BZ 334: CRMV: IND commands cause misdialing on DAK48 panel. Fixed

Known SIP Issues

• BZ 291: MIB is not expandable in MIB Browser.
• BZ 293: MIB - CallRemoteID is not updated right.

A100G80200.01.09.3.3 (2009-12-11)

This software supports all current IP station types:

• 8022 IP substations.
• 8023 IP master console stations.
• 8024 IP master desktop stations.

Release: Official, available on request
DIP protocol version 00.04.

System upgrade file:
Image: A100G80200.01_09_3_3.bin
Checksum: 40651C98

Errors Corrected

IP Stations: Audio

Fixed an issue with a small gap in the audio which would appear every 2 seconds on some IP-stations.

A100G80200.01.09.3.2 (2009-12-01)

This software supports all current IP station types:

• 8022 IP substations.
• 8023 IP master console stations.
• 8024 IP master desktop stations.

Release: Official, available on request
DIP protocol version 00.04.

System upgrade file:
Image: A100G80200.01_09_3_2.bin
Checksum: 1290E81A

Errors Corrected

IP Stations: Multicast

Multicast did not work. Fixed.

A100G80200.01.09.3.1 (2009-11-25)

This software supports all current IP station types:

• 8022 IP substations.
• 8023 IP master console stations.
• 8024 IP master desktop stations.

Release: Official, available on request
DIP protocol version 00.04.

System upgrade file:
Image: A100G80200.01_09_3_1.bin
Checksum: 7CA1489B

Errors Corrected

(BZ = Bugzilla reference number)

BZ 259: IP Stations with handset: Audio and tones disappear

Audio would disappear after some time when using handset. Fixed.

Functional changes / Enhancement

New 4 digit software version system

Now possible to do bugfix on release version.

Voice activity detection

The IP station now supports VAD. See VAD for more information.

Https

The IP station webserver now supports https.

802.1X

The IP station now supports 802.1X. See 802.1X for more information.

VLAN

The IP station now supports VLAN. See 802.1Q for more information.

Known issues:

• During upgrading the IP-station switch will not be VLAN aware. It is recommended to turn off VLAN or to be sure that all packets which should reach the IP-station port is untagged before reaching the IP-station switch before upgrading.
• DHCP address is recieved before the switch is VLAN aware (during startup).

Firewall

The IP station now uses a firewall to block ports. All ports are blocked except for the ports listed in the webserver and icmp. It is possible to block a port by unchecking it in the webserver, however all traffic going out from the IP-station and traffic related to that is always open. The firewall can be found in the IP-station webserver under Advanced --> Firewall.

CRM-V functionality

The IP station now supports CRM-V functionality.

DAK-Module support

The IP station now supports up to 2 DAK-modules, giving a maximum of 100 DAK-keys. The IP-station has to be rebooted after the DAK module is connected.

A100G80200.0107 (2009-05-05)

This software supports all current IP station types:

• 8022 IP substations.
• 8023 IP master console stations.
• 8024 IP master desktop stations.

Release: Official, available on request
DIP protocol version 00.04.

System upgrade file:
Image: A100G80200.0107.bin
Checksum: 84DD9432

Errors Corrected

(BZ = Bugzilla reference number)

BZ 187: LCD cursor blinking fault

When IP master station is set as DualDisplay and using feature 9537, the LCD cursor was displayed incorrectly. Fixed.

Station stability issue

The station could crash and reboot in some situations. It should now be much more stable.

IP stability issue

The station could lose its IP connection completely, typically when installed in a subnet with many IP stations or other IP devices. Fixed.

Full-upgrade issue

If both ethernet ports had link, it was only possible to download new software from the LAN port. This solution is fixed in the station's bootloader, upgraded automatically when installing sw 01.07.

Spanning-Tree protocol

STP-packets are now forwarded correctly through the switch between PC and LAN ports.

BZ 163: Tone level volume adjustment

Tone volume is now adjusted properly according to volume setting.

Volume adjustment

Volume adjustment during conversation was forgotten afterwards. Fixed.

Functional changes / Enhancement

Factory default sequence at startup

Added sequence for factory default with DHCP:
Releasing input1 for 2 blinks: Factory default settings are loaded.
Releasing input1 for 4 blinks: Factory default settings are loaded, with IP settings to DHCP.

Factory default sequence at startup

Added confirmation-blink on station LED after executing the factory default sequence.

LCD local-menu password changed

The password "1234" was too easy to guess. New password is "1851". This applies to IP master stations only.

Noise Reduction feature

Added Noise Reduction feature, configured from Web server (available levels 0-7).

Keyboard Configuration feature

Added Keyboard Configuration feature, configured from Web server. 3x4 and 4x4 matrix keyboards supported.

Web server password

The factory default web server password is changed from "ADMIN/alphacom" to "admin/alphaadmin".

DiffServ support

Added DSCP Expedited Forwarding for outgoing RTP audio packets.

AlphaCom connection security timeout

If the AlphaCom connection goes down, then the IP station will reset after 5 minutes unless the connection has come up again.

AlphaCom messages security timeout

If a DIP "ping" or any other message has not been received in 4 minutes, the station will disconnect from AlphaCom and try to reconnect.

AlphaCom connect timeout

Timeout for the first "con" message from AlphaCom is 60 seconds. The station will then disconnect and reconnect again.

TCP reconnect delay

TCP reconnect delay increased. The delay now increments for each reconnect attempt, up to max about 80 seconds. This reduces ARP traffic from the IP station.

Combined software image for IP sub and IP master

The software now runs on both IP sub and IP master stations. Station type is automatically detected by "hw_type" variable from bootloader.

Volume level handset/headset

Louder volume when using handset/headset. This applies to IP master stations only.

Volume levels adjusted

More even volume level steps in loudspeaking mode. Note: When upgrading an installed station, the volume for the previously set level may change slightly.

Volume level steps 1-8

Volume steps on the LCD display are changed from "0-7" to "1-8". This applies only to IP stations with LCD, the actual volume level step numeration is unchanged.

A100G80232.0106 (2008-09-12)

Previous software version for 8023 IP master console station.
Release notes for this software: Software for 8023 station (IP master console station)

A100G80222.0106 (2008-09-12)

Previous software version for 8022 IP substation.
Release notes for this software: Software for 8022 station (IP substation)

A100G80241.0004b (2009-03-04)

Bootloader for 8024 IP master desktop station, PCB revision 2.

hw_type = 8024
hw_version = 2

System upgrade file:
Image: A100G80241.0004b.bin

A100G80231.0004c (2009-03-04)

Bootloader for 8023 IP master console station, PCB revision 3.

hw_type = 8023
hw_version = 3

System upgrade file:
Image: A100G80231.0004c.bin

A100G80221.0004 (2009-03-04)

Bootloader for 8022 IP substation.

hw_type = 
hw_version = 

System upgrade file:
Image: A100G80221.0004.bin

A100G80231.0002c (2008-05-07)

Previous bootloader version for 8023 IP master station, PCB revision 3.
Release notes for this software: Software for 8023 station (IP master console station)

A100G80221.0002 (2007-04-20)

Previous bootloader version for 8022 IP substation.
Release notes for this software: Software for 8022 station (IP substation)