Patton-Inalp just released SmartWare version 5.3. It can be downloaded free of charge here. This release is the most feature-rich to date and includes exciting new functionality like

• HTTP client for firmware and configuration provisioning
• Syslog
• SSH access
• Ability to indicate "Message Waiting" on both analog and ISDN terminals
• SIP overlap sending to allow end-to-end open numbering plans
• RFC4240 conferencing

In addition, Release 5.3 will include a free version of the SIP Registrar license. This free version will allow users to configure up to 3 inbound registrations to the SmartNode, allowing IP Phones or soft clients to access the gateway without going through a SIP proxy or IP PBX.

This new SmartWare release will replace SmartWare version 4.2 as the factory-shipped firmware in February, 2009. Customers should note that the configuration syntax has changed between versions 4 and 5, and all existing configurations may need to be updated to version 5 syntax to help ensure functionality does not change after the upgrade. For assistance in learning the syntax changes, please review the SmartWare Migration Notes, SmartWare Release 5.3 Software Configuration Guide, or sign up for one of our SmartNode certification classes. They present an ideal occasion to learn R5.3!


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