Wireless Network Manager Release Notes
Version 4.4.0
March 2024
Important
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SonicWall Wireless Network Manager components must be registered on MySonicWall to enable full functionality and the benefits of Wireless Network Manager services, updates, and technical support. Log in or register for a MySonicWall account at https://mysonicwall.com.
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Standard SonicWave access points include Secure WiFi wireless cloud and support services. Additional advanced wireless cloud and security subscription services, including Capture ATP, Content Filtering Service, Cloud Gateway Anti-Virus, and Geo-IP and Botnet Security Services are available for purchase separately at MySonicWall. After logging in, navigate to Product Management > My Products.
Compatibility and Installation Notes
The following compatibility and installation notes apply to this release of Wireless Network Manager.
Browser Requirements
For Wireless Network Manager use the latest browser with HTML5 support.
Supported SonicWave Access Points
Wireless Network Manager 4.5 is supported for the following SonicWall SonicWave wireless access points:
| SonicWave 200 Series | SonicWave 400 Series | SonicWave 600 Series |
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The SonicWave access points require the following minimum SonicWave firmware build levels:
- For SonicWave 200 Series, the minimum build level is 9.2.4.7-7.
- For SonicWave 400 Series, the minimum build level is 9.1.4.7-7.
- For SonicWave 600 Series, the minimum build level is 9.6.4.7-7.
Supported SonicWall Switches
Wireless Network Manager 4.5 is supported for the following SonicWall Switches:
| Switch SWS12 Series | Switch SWS14 Series |
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Switch management support requires SonicWall Switch firmware version 1.2.0.2-6 or later.
What's New
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Syslog Server Support - Ability to redirect all events and alerts for either an individual AP or all APs to a local syslog server.
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Packet Capture - Ability to capture packets in PCAP format on wired and wireless interfaces.
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Client Load Balancing - Client load balancing feature uses IEEE 802.11v to steer the client to the best available AP to improve download and upload performance while reducing loss and latency for mission-critical applications.
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WPA3 Enhanced Open (OWE) transition mode support
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BSS Coloring on SonicWaveAX - Support for BSS coloring method as defined in 802.11ax standard, to reduce co-channel interference
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Walled Garden Support in Captive Portal - A walled garden feature enables administrator to create an allowed list of URLs and IP addresses that users of a captive portal is allowed to access prior to authentication.
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WNM User Console Session Timeout - Enhanced user experience, as Admins can now set the maximum and minimum timeout clock.
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Search for MAC address and Port/Switch/Location - Users can search for a client by their MAC address and discover the switch, port, and location it is associated with.
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Time Management options for PoE switch ports - Administrator can define a periodic or static time schedule in Schedule Objects.
Resolved Issues
| Issue ID | Issue Description |
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| WSC-5141 | The radio band and radio channel can't be displayed on the Device page, when country Morocco-MA is selected. |
| WSC-5123 | The RF spectrum heatmap is not displayed for the APs with the country codes AZ, EG, IR, JO, MY, OM, AE, and GB. |
| WSC-5097 | The 802.1X doesn't work after rebooting. |
| WSC-5069 | Enhancing the usability of filters. |
| WSC-4955 | WNM LOG does not display the AP policy name after the AP policy parameter is edited. |
| WSC-4945 | The Switch reboot button on dashboard is not working. |
| WSC-4885 | Switch policy - Admin/Password creates confusion for the users as getting error messages after adding a new user and password in the right format. |
| WSC-4864 | The Native VLAN in a port doesnot change automatically when adding or removing the port to or from untagged ports, by the graphical tool. |
| WSC-4763 | Behavior modification not to auto-expand the Default grouping of Zones, Policies, etc. |
| WSC-4759 | Allow multiple selections in notifications. |
| WSC-4710 | The radio channel is not displayed on the Device page when using wide 160MHz channel. |
Known Issues
There are no Known Issues in this release.
Additional References
WSC-5134, WSC-4916
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