MikroTik RouterOS SMIPS Firmware 7.3 RC 1 Testing

What's new in 7.3rc1:

- bgp - moved "interface bgp-vpls" menu to "routing bgp vpls";
- bgp - remove unused commands and parameters;
- bluetooth - improved long-term service stability;
- bridge - fixed TCP, UDP port parsing for loop detect warning;
- capsman - fixed bridge disabling when using L2 connection;
- ccr - improved interface link stability on CCR2004-16G-2S+PC;
- chr - fixed Cloud DDNS update after license renewal;
- console - fixed "terminal inkey" command;
- crs1xx/2xx - improved system stability during switch reset;
- defconf - do not add passthrough ports to local bridge on CCR2004-1G-2XS-PCIe;
- ipv6 - fixed dynamic non link-local addresses displaying;
- l2tp - added VRF support for L2TP client;
- l3hw - greatly improved route offloading speed;
- l3hw - log HW routes count and the shortest offloaded subnet prefix if the HW memory gets full;
- l3hw - offload only main routing table;
- l3hw - partial routing table offload for Marvell Prestera DX4000/DX8000 switch chip series;
- lhgg - improved system stability (introduced in v7.2);
- lte - improved LTE interface initialization process on LtAP-2HnD;
- mpls - made LDP bindings work on PPP interfaces;
- ospf - ignore instance route when originate-default=if-installed is enabled;
- ovpn - fixed server instance not responding to incoming connections after reboot on CHR;
- profile - added "wireguard" process classificator;
- profile - added "zerotier" process classificator;
- qsfp - reset module only when all ports are disabled;
- queue - allow to set higher limits than 4G;
- queue - display warning for CAKE type in simple and tree setups when "bandwidth" parameter is configured;
- resource - fixed CPU type display under system resources for ARM and ARM64;
- routerboot - prevent enabling "protected-routerboot" on unsupported factory firmware versions;
- smb - fixed SMB2 file list reporting;
- snmp - added VRF support;
- ssh - fixed private key usage after downgrade;
- winbox - added "Default Cost" parameter under "Routing/OSPF/Area" menu;
- winbox - fixed "Type" values under "IP/Route" menu;
- winbox - fixed minor typo in reboot confirmation prompt;
- winbox - made wireless access list entries sortable when using the wifiwave2 package;
- ww2 - general stability and throughput improvements;
- x86 - added support for Solarflare SFC1920 NIC;
- x86 - fixed soft-id reading on virtualized x86 installations (introduced in v7.2); 

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.