KeeneticOS 4.3
KeeneticOS release notes for Keenetic Buddy 6 (KN-3411) in the Preview Channel
KeeneticOS releases in this channel provide the chance to be among the first to try the latest updates, performance improvements and new features, all with minimal risk. It is updated roughly every two weeks, with major updates about every two months. Releases here are typically more than a month in advance of release to the general audience in the Main Channel.
Keenetic Buddy 6 (KN-3411) is currently in the Standard Updates support period and receives regular software updates, including security enhancements, new features, operating system updates, and bug fixes.
KeeneticOS 4.3.0
10/04/2025
Improved
Redesigned the My Networks and Wi-Fi card on the System Dashboard to improve visibility and include additional statistics. [NWI-4071]
Implemented the ability to delete static routes using the
route delete
command when importing from Windows® batch files. [NDM-3778]Example command:
route delete 8.8.8.8/21 10.0.0.1
Fixed
The following fixes have been applied to the Web interface.
Adjusted row heights in the Client Lists table to remove excess spacing. [NWI-4133]
Corrected the appearance of the Read more button in knowledge base article lists. [NWI-4137]
Fixed the colour of the separator line on the Network Ports card. [NWI-4145]
Restored missing buttons in the confirmation popup dialogue within Fail Safe Configuration Mode. [NWI-4143]
Improved text annotation spacing for better readability on mobile screens. [NWI-3872]
Corrected behaviour to retain the hidden state of the left-side navigation menu after closing and reopening the browser. [NWI-4120]
Resolved visual and functional issues introduced by updated styling of control elements. [NWI-4140]
Resolved a client isolation issue that previously allowed multicast and broadcast traffic between isolated devices. [SYS-1329]
KeeneticOS 4.3 Beta 4
27/03/2025
Fixed
Resolved connectivity issues affecting devices using Intel® AC9260 and AC9560 Wi-Fi adapters when connected via WPA3-PSK security mode. [SYS-1325]
Fixed an issue with applying Wi-Fi Channel width settings under specific conditions in the Wi-Fi settings interface. [NDM-3764]
KeeneticOS 4.3 Beta 3
13/03/2024
Improved
The improvements have been applied to the Web interface.
Increased visibility by displaying more options in drop-down menus. [NWI-3756]
Implemented security measures to block remote hosts sending invalid
HTTP POST
requests to the Web Interface. [NDM-3716]
Fixed
Resolved an issue causing Wi-Fi connection instability and incorrect Connected status displayed for certain wireless devices when the Target Wake Time feature was enabled. [SYS-1266]
The following fixes have been applied to the Web interface.
Fixed the problem preventing reactivation of the Ethernet port once it had been disabled from the System Settings page. [NWI-4066]
KeeneticOS 4.3 Beta 2
27/02/2025
Improved
The improvements have been applied to the Web interface.
The Password field on the User Accounts page now includes additional security features: password strength assessment, automatic secure password generation, and a button to copy the password to the clipboard. [NWI-4030]
The left-side navigation menu (hamburger
button) has been redesigned for a more compact and organised submenu structure. [NWI-3839]
Updated the OpenSSL library to version
3.3.3
, addressing the CVE-2024-12797 and CVE-2024-13176 vulnerabilities. [SYS-1306]
Fixed
The following fixes have been applied to the Web interface.
Removed unnecessary browser warnings about unsaved changes during a device OS update. [NWI-3944]
Fixed an issue where the Wi-Fi toggle behaved incorrectly in the My Networks and Wi-Fi section of the System Dashboard. [NWI-4010]
Resolved a bug where an unnecessary unset password warning was displayed. [NWI-4033]
Addressed an issue where the Web Interface page would unexpectedly reload after a system update. [NWI-4047]
Fixed an issue with web cookie handling that caused the
Core::Scgi::Tools: bad request: no session
error during authentication in the Web Interface. [NDM-3713]
KeeneticOS 4.3 Beta 1
12/02/2025
Improved
Enabling Fail-Safe Configuration Mode now prevents changing the device's operating mode, replacing system files, and resetting the device. [NWI-4032]
Improved modal windows behavior and layout for better visibility and readability in the Web Interface. [NWI-3979]
Improved how the Web CLI processes continued commands for better usability. [NWI-3738]
The DDNS service now uses
HTTP version 1.1
by default for requests to dynamic DNS providers. [NDM-3628]
Added the IPv4 subnet mask "
/
" character notation support when importing static routes from a Windows® batch file. [NDM-3471]For example:
route add 8.8.8.8/21 10.0.0.1
or route to a single hostroute add 8.8.8.8 10.0.0.1
Added the UTF-8 BOM encoding support when importing IPv4 static routes from a Windows® batch file. [NDM-3593]
Fixed
The following fixes have been applied to the Web interface.
Fixed an issue where changing the SSID sets the Fast Transition (802.11r) to Disabled. [NWI-3900]
Fixed incorrect display of manually configured HTTPS ports in KeenDNS links. [NWI-4027]
Fixed background color issues in the Web CLI when using the
show threads
command. [NWI-4052]Corrected behaviour after disabling the Fail-Safe Configuration Mode under specific conditions. [NWI-4035]
The following fixes have been applied to the Web interface.
Improved command auto-completion in the Web CLI for commands starting with ‘
no
’. [NWI-4022]
Fixed an issue where the Extender’s wireless backhaul link would fail to reconnect to the Wi-Fi system node with the best signal (RSSI) while using WPA3 security. [SYS-1281]
The following fixes have been applied to the Web interface.
Fixed spacing on the System Dashboard → Cards Position popup in mobile view. [NWI-3920]
Fixed several issues with scrollbar elements. [NWI-3962]
The following fixes have been applied to the Web interface.
The Legal Documents page, which contains the end user agreements, gets an updated look. [NWI-3952]
The following fixes have been applied to the Web interface.
Fixed synchronisation of Wi-Fi access point settings when using multiple SSIDs on a LAN segment. [NWI-3858]
An issue that caused the error message
unsupported method OPTIONS for /
in the System log has been fixed. [NDM-3559]