LCOS 8.0

LCOS 8.0 stands for innovative new security functions while improving usability at the same time.

Standing out as an example of this is the new Content Filter technology from LANCOM, which provides transparency for users and a conveniently easy configuration for administrators.   IPsec over HTTPS takes VPN to places that were impossible to reach until now; for example, to mobile clients in third-party networks behind routers which block IPsec, or in UMTS/3G networks with restrictions.

Read on for more on the most important new functions and improvements.

Highlights LCOS/LCMS 8.0

• IPSec over HTTPS* – With this innovative extension, VPN now works even where IPSec VPN formerly failed because of VPN filters (e. g. blocking of port 500 for IKE). IPsec over HTTPS requires at least version 2.22 of the LANCOM Advanced VPN Client. This version is available as a free Update for customers currently using version 2.2, or as a free, 30 day trial version. Users with older versions of the Client who wish to deploy Path Finder will need to go for an Upgrade.
• Content Filter (Option) – Practical and tailor-made for enterprise scenarios; easy-to-operate and high-speed web-access control improves security and productivity for your company, and it conforms to legal requirements for the protection of minors.
  More about supported devices and a demo option »
• LCMS Usability Upgrade – Modernized versions of the highly praised LANCOM management software LANconfig and (W)LANmonitor. New look & feel, plus new application help with tips for networking professionals and beginners alike.
• USB setup – LANCOM routers with USB interface can load firmware and configuration files from USB memory while in factory defaults.

Further improvements (excerpt): Alternative boot configuration – Configurations can be stored as alternatives to the factory settings; useful for rollouts/commissioning SSH client – Management of third-party components from a LANCOM router via SSH, also by means of SSH login to the LANCOM Load balancing now also for WLAN controllers – Redundant connection of WLAN controllers to multiple WAN lines Channel load display in WLC mode and WLANmonitor – Display of channel load at the access points RADIUS accounting for each WLAN SSID – Allocation to SSIDs as configured from the WLAN controller

Further information is available in the following documents:

Feature presentation LCOS 8.0

Data sheet LCOS 8.0

Release Notes LCOS 8.0 RC2

Release Notes LCMS 8.0 RC2

Reference Manual LCOS 8.0

Downloads

* based on NCP VPN Path Finder technology