======================================================================= SYSWAN TECHNOLOGIES INC. WWW.SYSWAN.COM ======================================================================= ..............:: Release notes for Syswan VPN Client ::................ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 25 JUL 2010 Syswan VPN Client - Version 4.70 Release 001 1. Windows 7 32/64 bit support 12 APR 2010 Syswan VPN Client - Version 4.61 Release 005 New Features : 1. The Syswan VPN Client is now available in 19 languages. 2. Support of Windows 7 RC 32-bit and Windows 7 RC 64-bit in compatibility mode. The Syswan IPSec VPN Client now supports Windows 2000, Windows XP 32-bit, Windows Server 2003 32-bit, Windows Server 2008 32/64-bit, Windows Vista 32/64-bit, Windows 7 32/64-bit. 3. Ability to use Certificates from the Windows Certificate Store 4. Vista Credential Providers (aka GINA on W2K/WXP) support to enable Windows logon via VPN tunnel. 5. Support of SHA-2 algorithm. 6. Ability to prevent software upgrade or un-installation if software usage has been protected by password. 7. New Console button and GUI allowing to restart the IKE service. 8. Automatic Activation reset on upgrade or software un-installation. 9. Ability to access a remote LAN from a local network with same IP addressing. Improvements: 1. Remove the application focus onto the Vista Credential Providers window (aka GINA on W2K/WXP). 2. All following command line switches can now be used with the /pwd:xxx option: /export, /import, /exportonce, /importonce, /add, /replace. 3. Significant usability improvement of the USB Mode with ability to attach a VPN configuration to a specific computer or to a specific USB drive. 4. More detailed information on some Software Activation errors especially those due to internal activation server errors. 5. Software localization in German. 6. SHA name is replaced by SHA-1. 7. Faster ‘Save&Apply’. 8. The IPSec VPN Client software switches immediately to the second gateway as soon as the DPD (Dead Peer Detection) detects the first gateway is idle. 9. Improvement: PFS / Diffie-Hellman terminology. 10. IKE credential disclosure vulnerability fixed. General Fixes: 1. VPN tunnel might not open automatically when connecting using IP ‘Range address’. 2. Transport mode access behind NAT may fail in some VPN configurations. 3. Desktop application shortcut and driver not removed during software un-installation. 4. Lost of network interface due to new 64-bit network drivers. 5. VPN Configuration file might not be restored properly after software upgrade on some Windows configuration. 6. No access to a NAS shared folders depending on the NAS device. 7. Phase1 LocalID value malformed when certificate uses UTF8 string syntax. 8. Incoming UDP packets larger than 1672 bytes are now handled properly. 9. Phase1 & Phase2 names could be changed once only as names were cached by software. 10. Changing ‘Remote LAN address’ multiple times might not be saved properly into the VPN Configuration file. 11. Systray popup to show tunnel progress bar taking focus over other application. 12. Redundant Gateway might not try again primary gateway if both primary and redundant gateways are not available. 13. IKE sometimes crashed when X-Auth failed. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 APR 2008 Syswan VPN Client - Version 4.10 Release 010 General Fixes: 1. Fixed : Driver crashes in certain circumstances. 2. Fixed : Silent activation is unexpectedly launched when a tunnel is opened (Vista). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 08 FEB 2008 Syswan VPN Client - Version 4.10 Release 009 General Fixes: 1. Fixed : The "Block non ciphered connection" feature is now correctly imported during Import VPN Configuration. 2. Fixed : IKE module crash (Vista only). 3. Fixed : Manual Activation may fail depending on user rights (Vista). 4. Fixed : Tunnels with Certificates may fail to open in some circumstances (Vista). 5. Enhanced : Path containing spaces can now be specified in Phase2 "Scripts" window (as long as they are enclosed in double-quotes). New features : 1. Support Path MTU discovery. Allows to negotiate MTU size with the network (if supported) to optimize traffic. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 06 NOV 2007 Syswan VPN Client - Version 4.10 Release 007 - Initial release ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ======================================================================= Installation/upgrade procedure ======================================================================= - Upgrades are considered as fresh or new installations by the program. - Prior versions will be uninstalled during the upgrade. - Existing VPN configuration will be retained after the upgrade process. Please follow the steps below to upgrade from a prior version : 1. Download the new version. 2. Launch the installation. If a prior version is found on your computer the program will unistall that version. A computer reboot is required after the uninstallation process. 3. After reboot, relaunch the installation. When the new installation is complete, you may be required to reboot your computer. 4. Any existing VPN configurations will be retained after upgrades. 5. Activate your installation with your original licence information if required. =======================================================================