NG Firewall 17 Beta now available for preview

[bcarmichael]

⚠ Update 23 May 2023: We have released beta 2, an updated version of the 17.0 beta with a few bug fixes. The links below have been updated to point to the beta 2 version.

Version 17 of NG Firewall is now available as a beta preview. This release includes Multi-factor authentication for the local web administration using TOTP, DHCP relay for distributed networks, and the ability to specify your regulatory domain for the wireless interface of the w8 / Q8W appliance. This release also includes several bug fixes.

The full list of bug fixes can be found in the change log https://wiki.edge.arista.com/index.php/17.0_Changelog
Note that this beta release is only available for new installations. Upgrades for early access as well as documentation for these enhancements we be available soon.
Meanwhile, we appreciate your feedback on the release.

Download options for the ISO installer below:

Video console version:

https://downloads.untangle.com/public/current-release/NGFW/BETA/UNTANGLE-NGFW-BETA-17.0.iso

Serial console version:

https://downloads.untangle.com/public/current-release/NGFW/BETA/UNTANGLE-NGFW-BETA-17.0-Serial.iso

[hd908]

bcarmichael is there an estimated time frame for the v17 to officially be released?

[donhwyo]

Can't import config from 16.6.2.20230109T075831.1bb35db54e-1bullseye.

Why do you folks almost never provide check sums for the iso's?

Thanks

[jcoffin]

Can't import config from 16.6.2.20230109T075831.1bb35db54e-1bullseye.
Why do you folks almost never provide check sums for the iso's?

Thank you for reporting this. We are looking into it. I will make sure checks sum are posted with the betas going forwarad.

[gravenscroft]

bcarmichael is there an estimated time frame for the v17 to officially be released?

It depends on feedback we receive during the beta period, but it's usually available through the Early Access List a few weeks after the beta. No dates are set yet.

[hd908]

It depends on feedback we receive during the beta period, but it's usually available through the Early Access List a few weeks after the beta. No dates are set yet.

Thanks how does early access work? Does the early access version support future updates? (I understand the beta does not allow updates to the newer version)

[donhwyo]

Most of the beta's have been upgradable in the past but they are beta. There are a bunch of threads over the years about getting on the early upgrade list. Can't find one at the moment but they are there. Try google instead of this boards search.

[gravenscroft]

Thanks how does early access work?

Once it's open, you can request that your UID(s) be placed onto the list. Those are allowed to upgrade immediately.

Does the early access version support future updates? (I understand the beta does not allow updates to the newer version)

Yes. Early access is just that: you're able to upgrade before your 'turn' comes around. It essentially allows you to skip the line for upgrades. The version you upgrade to is the real, final version of the software; it's only the beta versions that usually cannot upgrade.

[road hazard]

Did the run away disk usage problem get addressed with v17?

https://forums.edge.arista.com/forum/ng-firewall/ng-firewall-general/395728-disk-usage-rising-fast

[bcarmichael]

We resolved a bug with reports retention in the 16.6.2 release. I believe this resolves the issue you are referring to.

https://wiki.edge.arista.com/index.php/16.6_Changelog

[djrees]

Thank you for reporting this. We are looking into it. I will make sure checks sum are posted with the betas going forwarad.

Have it loaded for a Beta test looks good! Question, is Arista looking into the check sums or the not able to restore the 16.6.2 config? Will not be able to test it properly unless I can restore from my 16.6.2 backup.

[BerkeleyIV]

If you are working with V17 beta please take a minute and comment on this issue.

https://forums.edge.arista.com/forum/ng-firewall/ng-firewall-general/396028-z4-cpu-load-dramatically-higher-after-update-to-16-6-2-from-16-5-2

It would be useful to see system CPU specs and utilization data.

[dlsolo]

Have it loaded for a Beta test looks good! Question, is Arista looking into the check sums or the not able to restore the 16.6.2 config? Will not be able to test it properly unless I can restore from my 16.6.2 backup.

I had to restore a 16.5.2 backup to get the restore to work.

[djrees]

I had to restore a 16.5.2 backup to get the restore to work.

Let make sure I understand. You restored a 16.5.2 backup to 17.0 Beta? That does not make sense that an older backup version worked. I will wait till it is able to take my 16.6.2 backup.

[jcoffin]

Let make sure I understand. You restored a 16.5.2 backup to 17.0 Beta? That does not make sense that an older backup version worked. I will wait till it is able to take my 16.6.2 backup.

There was a bug in the beta allowing the wrong backup for restoring. It will be fixed in the release.