Ubiquiti EdgePoint EP-R8 Router Firmware 1.9.7 Hotfix 3

Enhancements and bug fixes

- [LoadBalancing] Fixed bug when load balancing was not able to do failover from ethX interface to ethY interface. Discussed here
- [User account] WARNING! Disabled shell access for operator user. From now on operator user will have only WebUI access. If operator user will try to access shell (via SSH or telnet) then error message "This account is currently not available" will be displayed and access will be denied. We decided to decrease operator user privileges for security reasons.
- [Kernel] Fixed bug when ER-8-XG was overheating and randomly rebooting when using certain SFP transievers. Discusses here
- [Kernel] Fixed boot error messages which were seen on ER-X with new NAND flash modules.

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.