Definitions for firmware status and firmware type
Definitions for Firmware Status:
Status | Meanings |
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Good | The status shows Good if the Nebula Device is running a stable firmware and no immediate action is required. See the description of a stable firmware on the next field Firmware type. |
Warning | The status shows Warning if a newer firmware is available and immediate action is recommended. The newer firmware may contain security enhancements, new features, and performance improvements. |
Critical | The status shows Critical if a newer firmware is available and immediate action is required. The firmware may have security vulnerabilities and/or lack key performance improvements. |
Custom | The status shows Custom if the Nebula Device is running a firmware with specialized features that is not available to the general public. |
Upgrading | The status changes to Upgrading... after you click Upgrade Now to install the firmware immediately. |
Definitions for Firmware Type:
Type | Meaning |
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Stable | This shows Stable when the installed firmware may not have the latest features but has passed Zyxel internal and external testing. |
Latest | This shows Latest when the installed firmware is the most recent release with the latest features, improvements, and bug fixes. |
General Availability | This shows General Availability when the installed firmware is a release before Latest, but is still undergoing Zyxel external testing. |
Dedicated | This shows Dedicated when the installed firmware is locked and Zyxel support is monitoring. Contact Zyxel customer support if you want to unlock the firmware in order to upgrade to a later one. |
Beta | This shows Beta when the installed firmware is a release version for testing the latest features and is still undergoing Zyxel internal and external testing. |
N/A | This shows N/A when the Nebula Device is offline and its firmware status is not available. |
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