Orlando, FL - July 14, 2004 - GTA released GNAT Box System Software version 3.5 patch level 3 (ver. 3.5.3) and 3.4 patch level 5 (ver. 3.4.5) on July 14, 2004. These OS patch releases contains minor functionality enhancements and address several issues that have been identified since the release of version 3.5.2 and version 3.4.4.
The primary issues addressed in version 3.5.3 include adding support for USB key block for GB-Ware firewall software, and PPTP compatibility for L2TP windowing logic. Please refer to the release notes below for full details. GNAT Box System Software version 3.5 patch level 3 will be available for download through the GTA on-line support center and will shipped preinstalled on new products beginning July 14, 2004. Customers whose firewalls are currently registered through GTA's on-line support center and have version 3.5.x or a current support contract, may download the latest update and retrieve required activation codes at no charge. Other customers should contact GTA sales or their authorized GTA channel partner for purchase options for the version 3.5.3 upgrade. For those customers with legacy products, GTA released a system software patch version upgrade to GNAT Box System Software version 3.4 which addresses issues identified since the release of version 3.4.4. Full release notes may be reviewed by visiting http://www.gta.com/support/showReleaseNote/?id=38 GNAT Box System Software version 3.4.5 is available via download only beginning July 14, 2004. Customers whose firewalls are currently registered through GTA's on-line support center and have version 3.4.x or a current support contract, may download the latest update and retrieve required activation codes at no charge. Other customers should contact GTA sales or their authorized GTA channel partner for purchase options for the version 3.4.5 upgrade. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Release353.txt -------------------------------------------------------------------- Global Technology Associates, Inc. Title: GTA Firewall Systems Release Notes Product: GNAT Box System Software version 3.5.3 Date: 5 July 2004 RELEASE NOTES HISTORY These notes cover the 3.5.3 release of GNAT Box System Software. Release notes for previous versions can be found at GTA's website, www.gta.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- GNAT Box System Software version 3.5.3 includes the following versions of GTA products and utilities: GNAT Box System Software 3.5.3 GBAdmin 3.5.3 GBAuth (Windows only) 3.5.2 GBAuth (Java) 1.0.1 GTAsyslog 1.1.0 DBmanager 1.1.0 LogView 1.0.0 Release Notes for GBAuth, GTAsyslog, DBmanager and LogView are found in GB_Utilities_Release.txt, on the Installation CD and on GTA's website. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPGRADE NOTES For more about upgrading, see individual product text files. This Minor Version Release Requires New Activation Codes ---- IMPORTANT: Version 3.5.3 requires new activation codes for the firewall and for all options and features prior to upgrading. Activation codes for registered products can be found in GTA support under View Products. Netscape/Mozilla ---- Version 3.5.x installs a new default security certificate. Some browsers, including Netscape and Mozilla, will not recognize the new certificate if the original has never been replaced. If you are unable to log on to the GTA Firewall after upgrading, delete the browser security certificate, then exit and restart. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Release Notes include following enhancements, modification and bug fix sections: 1. SYSTEM SOFTWARE 2. SERVICES 3. CFG LIBRARY (VERIFICATION) 4. ALL USER INTERFACES 5. GBADMIN (Windows Only) 6. WEB 7. CONSOLE 8. CONTENT FILTERING 9. INSTALLERS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. SYSTEM SOFTWARE 1.1 Enhancements 1. Add USB key block support to GB-Ware firewall software. GBSS3532181 1.2 Modifications 1. In order to be compatible with L2TP Windowing logic of PPTP is disabled by default. GBSS353175 2. Connections with valid port numbers are now allowed to enter state table regardless of flags for pass through and bridging. GBSS3532225 1.3 Bug Fixes 1. Log message for new connection packets with invalid starting options changed from "invalid" to "unexpected". GBSS3532224 2. SERVICES 2.1 Enhancements 2.2 Modifications 2.3 Bug Fixes 1. Using the Internet through a VPN no longer produces false "denied" messages. GBSS3532148 2. Traditional proxy corrected to speed access to certain sites. GBSS3532116 3. CFG LIBRARY (VERIFICATION) 3.1 Enhancements 3.2 Modifications 3.3 Bug Fixes 1. Configuration report VPN object index numbers now match those in the VPN object configuration section. GBSS3532176 4. ALL USER INTERFACES 4.1 Enhancements 4.2 Modifications 4.3 Bug Fixes 1. The PPP service is no longer stopped when a runtime is updated. GBSS3532118 2. French language localization is now functioning correctly. GBSS3532102 5. GBADMIN (Windows Only) 5.1 Enhancements 5.2 Modifications 5.3 Bug Fixes NONE 6. WEB INTERFACE 6.1 Enhancements 6.2 Modifications 6.3 Bug Fixes NONE 7. CONSOLE 7.1 Enhancements 7.2 Modifications 7.3 Bug Fixes NONE 8. CONTENT FILTERING 8.1 Enhancements 8.2 Modifications 8.3 Bug Fixes NONE 9. INSTALLERS 9.1 Enhancements 9.2 Modifications 9.3 Bug Fixes NONE -------------------------------------------------------------------- Global Technology Associates, Inc. 3525 Lake Lynda Drive, Suite 109 Orlando, Florida 32817 www.gta.com 407.380.0220 ------------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://archives.gnatbox.com/gb-users/
