MikroTik RouterOS X86 Firmware 6.42.5

What's new in 6.42.5:

- api - properly classify API sessions in log;
- chr - enabled promiscuous mode (requires to be enabled on host as well) when running CHR on Hyper-V;
- kidcontrol - added dynamic accept firewall rules to allow bandwidth limit when FastTrack is enabled;
- led - fixed LED default configuration for LtAP mini;
- snmp - added "rssi" and "tx-sector-info" value support for w60g type interfaces;
- snmp - added station "distance", "phy-rate", "rssi" value support for w60g type interfaces;
- ssh - allow to use "diffie-hellman-group1-sha1" on TILE and x86 devices with "strong-crypto" disabled;
- w60g - added 4th 802.11ad channel (CLI only);
- w60g - added distance measurement;
- w60g - general stability and performance improvements;
- w60g - improved maximum achievable distance;
- w60g - properly report center status under "tx-sector-info";
- winbox - show "sector-writes" on ARM devices that have such counters;
- winbox - show "System/Health" only on devices that have health monitoring;  

About Router Firmware:

Before you consider downloading this firmware, go to the system information page of the router and make sure that the currently installed version isn't either newer or matching this release.

Due to the large variety of router models and different methods for upgrading the device, it is highly recommended that you read and, above all, understand the installation steps before you apply the new firmware, even if you are a power user.

In theory, these steps shouldn't be much of a hassle for anyone, because manufacturers try to make them as easy as possible, even if they don't always succeed. Basically, you must upload the new firmware to the router through its administration page and allow it to upgrade.

If you install a new version, you can expect increased security levels, different vulnerability issues to be resolved, improved overall performance and transfer speeds, enhanced compatibility with other devices, added support for newly developed technologies, as well as several other changes.

If you're looking for certain safety measures, remember that it would be best if you perform the upload using an Ethernet cable rather than a wireless connection, which can be interrupted easily. Also, make sure you don't power off the router or use its buttons during the installation, if you wish avoid any malfunctions.

If this firmware meets your current needs, get the desired version and apply it to your router unit; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don't miss the update that will improve your device.