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 ===== Overview ===== ===== Overview =====
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 ==== Active Releases ==== ==== Active Releases ====
 +
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-^ Branch  ^ State  ^ Current Version                                                                  Releasenote                                                                                   ^ Current Date  ^ First Release  ^ End-Of-Support  +^ Branch  ^ State     ^ Current Version                                                                  Releasenote                                                                                   ^ Current Date  ^ First Release  ^ End-Of-Support        
-4.    | LTS    | [[http://share.netmodule.com/public/system-software/4.8/4.8.0.102/|4.8.0.102]]  | [[http://share.netmodule.com/public/system-software/4.8/4.8.0.102/NRSW-RN-4.8.0.102.pdf|PDF]] 2023-11-17    2023-07-17     2026-07-31      +5.    | rolling  | [[http://share.netmodule.com/public/system-software/latest/|latest]]  | [[http://share.netmodule.com/public/system-software/latest|PDF]] Q3 / July 2025    Q3 / July 2025   until further notice 
-| 4.    | STS    | [[http://share.netmodule.com/public/system-software/4.7/4.7.0.104/|4.7.0.104]]  | [[http://share.netmodule.com/public/system-software/4.7/4.7.0.104/NRSW-RN-4.7.0.104.pdf|PDF]] 2023-07-17    2022-04-20     | 2023-08-31*     +| 4.    | STS  | [[http://share.netmodule.com/public/system-software/4.9/4.9.0.101/|4.9.0.101]]  | [[http://share.netmodule.com/public/system-software/4.9/4.9.0.100/NRSW-RN-4.9.0.101.pdf|PDF]] 2024-10-28    2024-04-30     | until release of 5.0  
-| 4.    | LTS    | [[http://share.netmodule.com/public/system-software/4.6/4.6.0.106/|4.6.0.106]]  | [[http://share.netmodule.com/public/system-software/4.6/4.6.0.106/NRSW-RN-4.6.0.106.pdf|PDF]] 2023-08-01    2021-11-05     | 2024-11-05      +| 4.    | LTS       | [[http://share.netmodule.com/public/system-software/4.8/4.8.0.103/|4.8.0.103]]  | [[http://share.netmodule.com/public/system-software/4.8/4.8.0.103/NRSW-RN-4.8.0.103.pdf|PDF]] 2024-06-07    2023-07-17     | until release of 5.0  
-*E-o-Swill be available until the release of the LTS 4.8+ 
 + 
 +Information about release cadence and rolling release, see [[https://www.netmodule.com/en/support/portfolio-changes|Product Change Notice – NetModule Router Software, release cadence ]]
 ==== Deprecated Releases ==== ==== Deprecated Releases ====
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 ^ Branch  ^ State      ^ Current Version                                                                  ^ Current Date  ^ First Release  ^ End-Of-Support  ^ ^ Branch  ^ State      ^ Current Version                                                                  ^ Current Date  ^ First Release  ^ End-Of-Support  ^
 +| 4.6     | EOL (STS)      | [[http://share.netmodule.com/public/system-software/4.6/4.6.0.109/|4.6.0.109]]  | 2025-02-13 | 2023-08-01    | 2024-11-05     |
 +| 4.7     | EOL (STS)  | [[http://share.netmodule.com/public/system-software/4.7/4.7.0.104/|4.7.0.104]]    2023-07-17   | 2022-04-20     | 2023-08-31      |
 | 4.5     | EOL (STS)  | [[http://share.netmodule.com/public/system-software/4.5/4.5.0.108//|4.5.0.108]]  | 2022-01-05    | 2020-12-15     | 2022-03-19      | | 4.5     | EOL (STS)  | [[http://share.netmodule.com/public/system-software/4.5/4.5.0.108//|4.5.0.108]]  | 2022-01-05    | 2020-12-15     | 2022-03-19      |
 | 4.4     | EOL (STS)  | [[http://share.netmodule.com/public/system-software/4.4/4.4.0.118/|4.4.0.118]]   | 2023-03-31    | 2019-10-31     | 2023-03-31      | | 4.4     | EOL (STS)  | [[http://share.netmodule.com/public/system-software/4.4/4.4.0.118/|4.4.0.118]]   | 2023-03-31    | 2019-10-31     | 2023-03-31      |
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 You find all releases and accompanying release notes on our [[http://share.netmodule.com/public/system-software/ |File server]]. You find all releases and accompanying release notes on our [[http://share.netmodule.com/public/system-software/ |File server]].
  
-[[http://www.netmodule.com/netmodule-home/mailing-signup.html|Subscribe to our NetModule Insights mailing if you wish to be informed about new releases.]]+[[https://www.netmodule.com/support/|Subscribe to our NetModule Insights mailing if you wish to be informed about new releases.]]
 ===== Software Release Schedule ===== ===== Software Release Schedule =====
- +The cadence changes to rolling-release with quarterly release publication, each quarterly release (Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4) will include the latest functions, performance improvements, cybersecurity patches and other improvements 
-=== Major Release ===+{{ :documentation:cadence.png?400 |}} 
 +Of course, we as Belden are committed to providing the most reliable, secure solutions to ensure peace-of-mind for our customers, we continually review our products for issues arising from global security attacks. We remain committed to addressing potential security vulnerabilities (CVEs) as quickly as possible. In some cases, this may require an added, unscheduled release. For example, a dedicated cybersecurity patch. 
 +=== Previous === 
 +Major Release
   * Integrates new features   * Integrates new features
   * Full release testing   * Full release testing
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     * Major Release (STS), October: Short Term Support, End of Support and Repair 1 year after General Availability (GA)     * Major Release (STS), October: Short Term Support, End of Support and Repair 1 year after General Availability (GA)
  
-=== Bugfix & Security Release ===+Bugfix & Security Release
   * Bugfixes for major releases   * Bugfixes for major releases
   * Security patches for major releases   * Security patches for major releases
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   * Two release dates per year   * Two release dates per year
  
-=== Feature Beta Release ===+Feature Beta Release
   * Preview of new features    * Preview of new features 
   * Beta version – not fully tested, bugfixes not guaranteed   * Beta version – not fully tested, bugfixes not guaranteed
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 [[this>_media/pictures:release_process.png|{{:pictures:release_process.png?600}}]] [[this>_media/pictures:release_process.png|{{:pictures:release_process.png?600}}]]
 ===== Release History ===== ===== Release History =====
 +==== New in Version 4.9 ====
 +^ Feature ^ First introduced ^
 +| **IPv6 Features:** Pv6 Features on LAN side have been implemented as well as IPv6 capabilities for VPN protocols. | [[https://share.netmodule.com/public/system-software/4.9/4.9.0.100/|4.9.0.100]] |
 +| **rc.local is now part saved config:** Customized bash scripts in rc.local can now be backed up and re-uploaded via the user-config.zip. | [[https://share.netmodule.com/public/system-software/4.9/4.9.0.100/|4.9.0.100]] |
 +| **Kernel upgrade:** The NRSW Kernel has been updated to version 5.15.147. | [[https://share.netmodule.com/public/system-software/4.9/4.9.0.100/|4.9.0.100]] |
 +| **GNSS firmware update functionality:** GNSS firmware updates for uBlox NEO-based GNSS receivers integrated. | [[https://share.netmodule.com/public/system-software/4.9/4.9.0.100/|4.9.0.100]] |
 +| **WLAN client can now set custom MAC address:** Analog to ethernet interfaces custom MAC addresses can now be set for WLAN client connections. | [[https://share.netmodule.com/public/system-software/4.9/4.9.0.100/|4.9.0.100]] |
 +| **IPv6 Features:** Pv6 Features on LAN side have been implemented as well as IPv6 capabilities for VPN protocols. | [[https://share.netmodule.com/public/system-software/4.9/4.9.0.100/|4.9.0.100]] |
 ==== New in Version 4.8 ==== ==== New in Version 4.8 ====
 ^ Feature ^ First introduced ^ ^ Feature ^ First introduced ^