topic Re: Announcement: ZoneDirector 9.10.2 MR is available on Support in ZoneDirector

Announcement: ZoneDirector 9.10.2 MR is available on Support

michael_brado — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 18:27:59 GMT

The long awaited 9.10.2.0.11 MR release for ZoneDirector (1100/1200/3000/5000) has been
posted to Support. This release includes important updates for ZD1100 customers, with new
Zero-IT for Android 5 / Windows 10 and R710 model AP enhancements.

Firmware has been posted asap, and the updated Release Notes will follow shortly.

Re: Announcement: ZoneDirector 9.10.2 MR is available on Support

lonnie_3404113 — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 18:37:09 GMT

Thank you Michael and Ruckus. I'll be deploying this tonight!

Re: Announcement: ZoneDirector 9.10.2 MR is available on Support

jim_michael — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 19:19:20 GMT

Can anyone point me to the 9.10.2.0.11 release notes? The link on here https://support.ruckuswireless.com/software/876-zd1100-9-10-2-0-11-mr-software-release points to the 9.10 GA release notes, not 9.10.2 specifically. This is a common problem with the Ruckus sites... the links are often wrong on "day one" but then eventually get fixed.

Re: Announcement: ZoneDirector 9.10.2 MR is available on Support

michael_brado — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 19:21:46 GMT

As I said in the Announcement, we are waiting on final Release Notes.
The link will be correct when I get the official documents. Thanks.

Re: Announcement: ZoneDirector 9.10.2 MR is available on Support

jim_michael — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 19:25:55 GMT

Oops! My apologies. I got so excited about a new release that I didn't read your last sentence. Thanks!

Re: Announcement: ZoneDirector 9.10.2 MR is available on Support

michael_brado — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 19:27:47 GMT

No, I broke my own policy by posting FW before RNs, but the need was so great...

Re: Announcement: ZoneDirector 9.10.2 MR is available on Support

dan_malagari — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 20:38:10 GMT

Is there any reason the ZoneDirector 1106 recommends 9.8.3.0.14 when there are multiple newer versions? I'd really like to take advantage of the newest versions if possible.

Re: Announcement: ZoneDirector 9.10.2 MR is available on Support

michael_brado — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 20:58:48 GMT

Good question, and you certainly may consider your options.
The 9.8.x version is "recommended" as the last best platform for the oldest APs still under support.
New model AP support, and new features/functions are good reasons to consider newer ZD versions.
Always review the newer version Release Notes to insure compatibility with your ZD/AP models.

Re: Announcement: ZoneDirector 9.10.2 MR is available on Support

dan_malagari — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 21:02:19 GMT

Thanks for the clarification. I've been eyeing the latest versions for a while, and have made sure we're compatible across our access points.

Have you guys noticed a significant stress on older hardware with these newer firmware versions? I can't help but feel like I'll tax the 128MB/600MHz specs on this unit with any significant feature upgrade.

Re: Announcement: ZoneDirector 9.10.2 MR is available on Support

john_d — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 21:28:39 GMT

Personally I found that the 9.10.x series helped A TON for 802.11ac performance/reliability, though for the 7982 I thought 9.8.3 was perfectly fine. I do feel like the 9.9/9.10 series made the web UI slower on the ZD1100 compared to 9.8.

So, if you don't have any AC AP's, 9.8.3 probably is still a good recommendation.

Re: Announcement: ZoneDirector 9.10.2 MR is available on Support

lonnie_3404113 — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 14:49:47 GMT

I upgraded to 9.10.2 MR overnight, and all appears to be well. Windows 10 provisioning works now. That's rather a big relief.

I'm not sure if this is a 9.10.2 thing or if it worked like this before, but the provisioning process is a lot cleaner/intuitive for non-tech people. When I connected to the provisioning SSID, it took me IMMEDIATELY to the signin page for the download (users used to need to try to get to a www website before being redirected to the signin page). Then, when I signed in, the download started immediately (users used to have to click to download). Then, when I ran the installer, it connected my laptop immediately to the appropriate SSID (previously, at least some users had to connect to that SSID manually). Small touches, but nice.
I'm curious of I simply missed these small improvements before, or if it's because of the provisioning being more intuitive because Windows 10 works better with it.

Re: Announcement: ZoneDirector 9.10.2 MR is available on Support

michael_brado — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 18:33:15 GMT

Thanks for your Win10 Zero-IT confirmation Lonnie!

Re: Announcement: ZoneDirector 9.10.2 MR is available on Support

max_o_driscoll — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 10:48:48 GMT

Upgraded to 9.10.2.0 build11 on Friday. Seems good.
Monday morning my ZD now recognises iOS again!

from release notes:
• Client Fingerprinting now properly recognizes iOS 9 clients. [ZF-14502]

Means I can reapply Device Access Policy after a long hiatus.

Re: Announcement: ZoneDirector 9.10.2 MR is available on Support

michel_rueger — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 16:23:56 GMT

Seems that Zero IT still does not work with android 5 and 9.10.2.0 ... "application not installed".
Has anyone tried?

Re: Announcement: ZoneDirector 9.10.2 MR is available on Support

curtis_allworth — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 16:30:48 GMT

Yes! Thank goodness. The incorrect identification of iOS 9 devices was a major headache for us.

Re: Announcement: ZoneDirector 9.10.2 MR is available on Support

ryan_gounder — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 03:55:02 GMT

Hi Everyone

I have ZD3000 with 20 of zf7962. Very simple setup with just two WLAN, no fancy services running. I currently have 9.8.3.0 build 14 installed. Would upgrading to the latest firmware break things given we are not running a complicated setup with huge number of WLANs.

Anyone had any experience with this?