Update your router to the newest firmware v4.6

Thursday, Jul 11, 2024 by Millie Fung

We’re excited to announce the release of our latest firmware v4.6 to bring you new features and upgrades. Firmware v4.6 will first be available on these GL.iNet routers below:

Firmware v4.6 will be gradually released to other GL.iNet routers. To check whether it has been released for your particular router, refer to this blog for the latest updates.

Here are the exciting new features and upgrades:

1. Enhanced security with randomized MAC addresses for SSIDs

Enhanced security with randomized MAC addresses for SSIDs

Your router will be assigned a randomized MAC address each time you connect to a wireless network using repeater. Randomized MAC addresses give you additional security as they make it more difficult for others to track and identify you on the network. (If you are connecting your router to your own Wi-Fi network, you can set your router to use the default MAC address.)


2. Resolved public hotspot’s authentication issues

Resolved public hotspot’s authentication issues)

Connecting to a public hotspot in hotels, airports, or shopping malls requires you to log in through its captive portal. There may be limitations on the devices or routers you can connect to the Captive Portal. Our latest update offers the Login Mode for Public Hotspot, which allows you to be connected to the internet properly. (When enabled, this mode disconnects the VPN and may expose your traffic to the public hotspot provider.)


3. VPN tunnel requests use VPN’s DNS even if encrypted DNS is enabled

VPN tunnel requests use VPN’s DNS even if encrypted DNS is enabled

Some users want to the VPN’s DNS servers to prevent information leakage when the VPN global proxy is enabled, and use AdGuard Home or encrypted DNS servers when the VPN is disabled. Some other users want to use the VPN’s DNS servers for requests forwarded over the VPN when the VPN is in policy-based proxy mode, and use AdGuard Home or encrypted DNS servers for other requests. Our latest update offers users to enable an option called Allow Custom DNS to Override VPN’s DNS according to their situation.


4. Enhanced Privacy with Randomized BSSID Feature

Enhanced Privacy with Randomized BSSID Feature When a client device scans or connects to a Wi-Fi network, it obtains the BSSID (Basic Service Set Identifier) of the router and sends this information, along with its own GPS data, to the operating system or device manufacturer. With this data, manufacturers can potentially track your movements while traveling with your router. Additionally, hackers can exploit the BSSID by scanning it to access device vendor information and launch attacks on your router.

To address these security concerns and protect user privacy, we are introducing a Randomized BSSID feature. This feature generates a new randomized MAC address every time you reboot your router, significantly enhancing your privacy and security.


5. Ability to add additional UI language packs

Our latest firmware comes with the Add Additional UI Language Packs option, allowing additional language packs to be added to the device directly from the interface. (Note that language packs except for English and Chinese are maintained by the community and may vary in quality.)

If you want to help translate our interface into other languages, please refer to this page.

About GL.iNet

GL.iNet builds network hardware and software solutions that bring affordable and secure network connectivity to families and businesses all over the world. We work with a wide range of industries, solving everyday internet problems in offices, and providing complex networking solutions such as smart buildings and IoT Networks. At GL.iNet, We believe all successful businesses build upon a strong and secure foundation, which is why our highest priority is perfecting network security and reliability for our partners.