DrayTek Weekly Update 17 March 2026

DrayTek Weekly Update 17 March 2026

Upcoming Webinar

Latest Advancements in 4G & 5G Routers

Tuesday,24th March 2026, 12:00 noon EST
Duration: 30 minutes

 Tune into our next YouTube Premiere webinar:

Latest Advancements in 4G & 5G Routers

This webinar showcases the latest developments in DrayTek's 4G and 5G LTE router lineup, emphasising the importance of reliable and flexible internet access in our increasingly connected world. DrayTek remains committed to innovation in this area.

Topics discussed include:  

          -  Understanding the Need for 4G/5G LTE Routers 
          -  Introducing the DrayTek Vigor2865L-5G    
          -  Deep Dive into the DrayTek Vigor2927L-5G 
          -  Exploring the VigorC510: A Compact Powerhouse 
          -  The Vigor2136ax-4G and Vigor2767ax-4G: Wi-Fi 6 with LTE 
          -  Comparing Your Options: 4G vs. 5G, Features, and Best Use Cases


Click here or this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGzVglEAvS0

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We hope to see you there!



Latest Video


This video provides an overview of the upcoming DrayTek training workshop to be held in Sydney on 30th April.  Topics to be covered are VPN connectivity, NAT, and Bandwidth Management. The workshop includes theory and hands-on sessions to practice what is learnt. All course materials, meals, and refreshments are provided during this event.

To register your interest in attending the workshop, click here or on the link below:

Click here to watch this video.

Latest Knowledge Base Articles

VPN

This article explains how to configure a Vigor Router as an L2TP over IPsec VPN server and how to establish an L2TP over IPSec VPN connection from macOS to access the Vigor Router’s private network. *L2TP over IPsec VPN is supported on DrayOS 5 routers starting from firmware version 5.3.6

 

Click here to read the knowledge base article.

 

This article explains how to configure a Vigor Router as an L2TP over IPsec VPN server and how to establish an L2TP VPN connection from iOS to access the Vigor Router’s private network. *L2TP over IPsec VPN is supported on DrayOS 5 routers starting from firmware version 5.3.6.

Click here to read the knowledge base article.

 

This article explains how to configure a Vigor Router as an L2TP over IPsec VPN server and how to establish an L2TP over IPsec VPN connection from Windows using Smart VPN Client. *L2TP over IPsec VPN is supported on DrayOS 5 routers starting from firmware version 5.3.6.

Click here to read the knowledge base article.

Latest Firmware

Improvements

·               -   Add TR-069 parameter for the line uptime 
          -  Support to query DSL "Line Uptime" via CLI
          -  Fixed: Failure to access the router when the DMZ Host was enabled 
          -  Fixed: Failure to set different values for the DHCP gateway IP and the LAN IP 
          -  Fixed: Failure to set TR-069 settings and to change the admin password via CLI 
          -  Fixed: Values for Downstream and Upstream SNR Margin were reversed in DSL Status 
          -  Fixed: The device was configured in router mode, so its configuration could not be managed by the VigorACS server

Click here to download the firmware.

 

 

New Features

          -  Support DS-Lite     
                  -  Support EasyVPN connection 
          -  Support OAuth 2.0 for Mail Service 
          -  Support multiple IPv4 VRRP groups 
          -  Support the TR-069 parameter of certificate management 
          -  Add support for the Alcatel IK41VE1 USB dongle 
          -  Add support for an option that restricts TR-069 access to the configured ACS server only 
          -  Add support for managing VigorSwitch G2542x, P2542x, and P2542xh via Router Switch Management (SWM) 
          -  Add a new menu item, System Maintenance>> Configuration Export/Import, for importing/exporting configuration

Improvements   

           - Allow to specify IP Alias in Ping Detection 
          -  Support Redistribute BGP route via OSPF route 
          -  Support for adding failover interface for TR-069 Setting 
          -  Support for adding schedule profiles for TR-069 diagnosis on a periodic basis 
          -  Improve WCF stability by reusing multiple sessions in the WCF query mechanism 
          -  Add an option of "VPN on Slave" under Applications>> High Availability for HA failover

For a complete list of improvements, refer to the release notes in the download link. 

Click here to download the firmware.


VigorSwitch G1282  V2.9.9  / VigorSwitch P1282  V2.9.9

Improvements

          -  Fixed: Display error in Port Setup where fibre ports were shown as Ethernet  
          -  Fixed: Syslog format preventing VigorACS from collecting logs correctly 
          -  Fixed: Loop Protection could not be configured for LAG ports in the Web UI 
          -  Fixed: EEE was enabled by default but displayed as "Disabled" in the Web UI 
          -  Fixed: WUI PoE Alert indicator did not turn off after PoE usage normalised 
          -  Fixed: System Log filter displayed all information regardless of the selected filter 
         -  Fixed: Writing an empty port description profile in Central Management would not clear the existing settings on the switch

Click here to download the firmware.

 

VigorSwitch P1281  V2.9.9    

Improvements

          -  Fixed: Display error in Port Setup where fibre ports were shown as Ethernet 
          -  Fixed: Syslog format preventing VigorACS from collecting logs correctly    
               -  Fixed: Loop Protection could not be configured for LAG ports in the Web UI 
          - Fixed: EEE was enabled by default but displayed as "Disabled" in the Web UI 
          - Fixed: WUI PoE Alert indicator did not turn off after PoE usage normalised 
          -  Fixed: System Log filter displayed all information regardless of the selected filter 
          -  Fixed: Writing an empty port description profile in Central Management would not clear the existing settings on the switch

Click here to download the firmware.

 

Improvements

          -  Fixed: Maximum number of supported VLANs 
          -  Fixed: Syslog format preventing VigorACS from collecting logs correctly 
          -  Fixed: Writing an empty port description profile in Central Management would not clear the existing settings on the switch

Click here to download the firmware.

 

 

Improvements

          -  Fixed: Syslog format preventing VigorACS from collecting logs correctly 
          -  Fixed: VLAN interface was inaccessible from a static routed network 
          -  Fixed: Writing an empty port description profile in Central Management would not clear the existing settings on the switch.

Click here to download the firmware.

 

Improvements   

          -  Improve the compatibility with APTEK DAC cables in Stacking mode  
          -  Fixed: Syslog format preventing VigorACS from collecting logs correctly 
          -  Fixed: Writing an empty port description profile in Central Management would not clear the existing settings on the switch 
          -  Fixed: Management IP might reset to default (192.168.1.224) after an upgrade if the hostname contained spaces

Click here to download the firmware.

VigorSwitch Q2300x V2.10.3
/ VigorSwitch Q2300x V2.10.3

Improvements

          -  Fixed: Syslog format preventing VigorACS from collecting logs correctly 
          -  Fixed: system time could not be updated via SNTP (pool.ntp.org) in Stacking mode 
          -  Fixed: Writing an empty port description profile in Central Management would not clear the existing settings on the switch 

Click here to download the firmware.

 

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