Conettix Ethernet Communication Module

B426

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Table of contents
1 Introduction 4
1.1 Requirements 4
1.2 About documentation 5
2 Firmware version 3.11 6
2.1 What's new 6
2.1.1 Support for updated B426 certificates 6
3 Firmware version 3.10 7
4 Firmware version 3.09 8
4.1 What's new 8
4.1.1 California Security of Connected Devices Act 8
5 Firmware version 3.08 9
5.1 What's fixed 9
5.1.1 Updates to the bootloader 9
5.1.2 Updates to TCP keep alive 9
5.1.3 Updates to the web server 9
6 Firmware version 3.06 10
6.1 What's new 10
6.1.1 Incoming RPS connections 10
6.1.2 Secure connections using TLS v1.1 and v1.2 now supported 10
7 Firmware version 3.05 11
7.1 What's new 11
7.1.1 Remote Connect Service support 11
7.2 Known issues 11
7.2.1 Network Module Trouble with 2 modules 11
7.2.2 IP address error on keypads 11
8 Firmware version 3.04.001 12
8.1 What's new 12
8.1.1 Configuration using option bus control panels 12
8.1.2 SIA DC09 event reporting support for AMAX control panels 12
8.2 Corrections 12
8.2.1 Configuration pages 12
8.3 Known issues 12
8.3.1 Network Module Trouble with 2 modules 12
8.3.2 IP address error on keypads 12
9 Revision history 13
9.1 Version 3.03.009 firmware 13
9.1.1 Security protocol support 13
9.1.2 TCP connection timeouts 13
9.2 Version 3.03.007 firmware 13
9.2.1 High traffic network enhancements 13
9.3 Version 3.03 firmware 13
9.3.1 Solution 2000/3000 control panel support 13
9.3.2 Email notifications 13
9.3.3 Increased IPv6 compatibility 13
9.3.4 Event reporting using CSV-IP protocol 14
9.4 Version 3.02 firmware 14
9.5 Version 3.01 firmware 14

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1 Introduction
These Release Notes are for the B426 with firmware version B426_3.11.

Notice!

i Firmware version B426_3.11 is exclusively for the B426, B426-CN and B429-CN only. Do not
install this firmware version on the B426-M.

1.1 Requirements
Hardware identification for B426 modules

Notice!

i B426-M firmware support

The B426-M supports firmware v3.03 and higher

Firmware v3.02 and higher require the new module hardware to operate. Modules with v3.01
firmware cannot update to this firmware version.
To determine a B426 hardware version, do one of the following:
– Compare the hardware to the diagram below. On the v3.01 hardware, the pins on the
tamper switch connector align with the pins on one interconnect wiring connector. On
the new hardware, the pins do not align.
TMPR
TMPR

R
R

PWR
PWR

v3.01 v3.02+
– Connect to the module using the web-based configuration and view the firmware version
on the Device Information (home) page.
Compatibility

Control panels - B426 B9512G/B9512G-E

B8512G/B8512G-E
B6512
B5512/B5512E
B4512/B4512E
B3512/B3512E
D9412GV4/D7412GV4/D7212GV4
D9412GV3/D7412GV3/D7212GV3
D9412GV2/D7412GV2/D7212GV2 Version 7.06 or higher
DS7220 Version 2.10 or higher
DS7240 Version 2.10 or higher
DS7400XiV4 Version 4.10 or higher
Easy Series V3+
FPD-7024
AMAX 2100/3000/4000 *

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Solution 2000/3000*
*The B426-M is recommended for AMAX and Solution Series
control panels.

Control panels - B426- AMAX 2100/3000/4000 v2.00+

M Solution 2000/3000

Applications A-Link Plus

RPS/RPS Lite
PC9000 (Supported on D9412GV2/D7412GV2/D7212GV2 v7.06
and higher, and D9412GV3/D7412GV3/D7212GV3 v8.05 and
v8.13 and higher only)
IS2000 (Supported on D9412GV2/D7412GV2/D7212GV2 v7.06
and higher, and D9412GV3/D7412GV3/D7212GV3 v8.05 and
v8.13 and higher only)
Remote Security Control (Supported on GV4, B9512G/B8512G,
B9512G-E/B8512G-E, B6512/B5512/B4512/B3512, B5512E/
B4512E/B3512E, and Solution 2000/3000)
Remote Security Control+ (Supported on AMAX and Solution
Series control panel)

Browsers Microsoft Internet Explorer (Microsoft Windows 7 and higher)

Mozilla Firefox

1.2 About documentation

Copyright
This document is the intellectual property of Bosch Security Systems B.V. and is protected by
copyright. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
All hardware and software product names used in this document are likely to be registered
trademarks and must be treated accordingly.
Bosch Security Systems, Inc. product manufacturing dates
Manufacturing dates
For product manufacturing dates, go to http://www.boschsecurity.com/datecodes/ and refer
to the serial number located on the product label.

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2 Firmware version 3.11

What’s new?
– Support for updated B426 certificates, page 6

2.1 What's new

This firmware version addresses internal software performance improvements and
enhancements.

2.1.1 Support for updated B426 certificates

B426 firmware v3.11 introduces a new security certificate in advance of the current certificate
expiration in April, 2022. This certificate is used for most automation (integration) and RPS
TLS connections to the panel. RPS v6.11 has been updated to accommodate this new B426
security certificate automatically.
IMPORTANT:
Customers upgrading or installing firmware v3.11 must upgrade RPS to v6.11, and review
other integrated applications (Bosch or 3rd Party) that need to use the new Bosch certificate,
in order to maintain TCP connections to the panel after March 2022.
Customers using RPS with B426 modules firmware v3.10 or older will not be affected by the
certificate expiration and operations will continue without interruption.

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3 Firmware version 3.10

What’s fixed
This firmware version addresses internal software performance improvements and
enhancements.

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4 Firmware version 3.09

What’s new
– California Security of Connected Devices Act

4.1 What's new

This section examines the new features of this firmware version.

4.1.1 California Security of Connected Devices Act

In order to comply with the California Security of Connected Devices Act (TITLE 1.81.26.
Security of Connected Devices) this product uses a unique connection password.
The “RPS Passcode” for the initial connection to this product must match the unique
passcode of the product.
Ensure your RPS Operator uses the unique passcode that is labeled on the product and
included on the card in the box of the product.

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5 Firmware version 3.08

What's fixed
– Updates to the bootloader, page 9
– Updates to TCP keep alive, page 9
– Updates to the web server, page 9

5.1 What's fixed

5.1.1 Updates to the bootloader
This firmware release contains updates to improve the performance of the bootloader.

5.1.2 Updates to TCP keep alive

This firmware release contains performance improvements related to maintaining connections
to the cloud.

5.1.3 Updates to the web server

This firmware release contains updates to improve the security/access of the webserver
during login. Improvements allow for one user to have access during the login process of the
webserver.

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6 Firmware version 3.06

What's new
– Incoming RPS connections
– Secure connections using TLS v1.1 and v1.2 now supported, page 10

6.1 What's new

This section examines the new features of this firmware version.

6.1.1 Incoming RPS connections

In addition to answering incoming calls from RPS using UDP (User Datagram Protocol),
incoming calls from RPS using TCP (Transfer Control Protocol) are also supported. RPS
version 6.07 is required for this modified connection method.

Notice!

i Only applicable when connected to a Bosch B Series, or G Series control panel with firmware
version 3.07 or higher.

6.1.2 Secure connections using TLS v1.1 and v1.2 now supported
The firmware now supports secure connections, including personal notification email servers,
using TLS v1.0 (strong ciphers only), v1.1, and v1.2. In previous versions of the firmware,
control panel TLS connections required TLS v1.0 support.

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7 Firmware version 3.05

What’s new
– Remote Connect Service support, page 11
Known issues
– Network Module Trouble with 2 modules, page 11
– IP address error on keypads, page 11

7.1 What's new

This section examines the new features of this firmware version.

7.1.1 Remote Connect Service support

Remote Connect Service enables a secure control panel connection to mobile apps and
remote programming software using Bosch Cloud services. The service allows a secure TLS
connection to a control panel without specific port and router settings and without a static IP
or DNS.

Notice!

i North America only

Remote Connect Services and Bosch Cloud services are currently available in North America
only.

7.2 Known issues

This section examines the known issues of this firmware version.

7.2.1 Network Module Trouble with 2 modules

A Network Module Trouble might occur on a B9512G/B8512G system with two B426 modules
when changing the Route Group information for the module through which RPS is connected.
If the Trouble does not clear within a short period of time, reconnect with RPS. If
reconnecting to the system with RPS does not clear the problem, restart the system. You can
restart the system when connected to it using RPS by clicking the Reset checkbox.

7.2.2 IP address error on keypads

The B9512G/B8512G and B6512/B5512/B4512/B3512 control panels might show an incorrect
error.
If the keypad shows "IP Address Error" in the display, RPS might still be capable of connecting
to the control panel using direct connect with a B426.

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8 Firmware version 3.04.001

What’s new
– Configuration using option bus control panels , page 12
– SIA DC09 event reporting support for AMAX control panels, page 12
Corrections
– Configuration pages , page 12
Known issues
– Network Module Trouble with 2 modules, page 11
– IP address error on keypads, page 11

8.1 What's new

This section examines the new features of this firmware version.

8.1.1 Configuration using option bus control panels

The module now supports configuration programming using an option bus connection with the
control panel.

8.1.2 SIA DC09 event reporting support for AMAX control panels
AMAX control panels now support SIA DC09 event reporting.

8.2 Corrections
This section examines the corrections made in this firmware version.

8.2.1 Configuration pages

Minor bugs found in the configuration web pages have been fixed.

8.3 Known issues

This section examines the known issues of this firmware version.

8.3.1 Network Module Trouble with 2 modules

A Network Module Trouble might occur on a B9512G/B8512G system with two B426 modules
when changing the Route Group information for the module through which RPS is connected.
If the Trouble does not clear within a short period of time, reconnect with RPS. If
reconnecting to the system with RPS does not clear the problem, restart the system. You can
restart the system when connected to it using RPS by clicking the Reset checkbox.

8.3.2 IP address error on keypads

The B9512G/B8512G and B6512/B5512/B4512/B3512 control panels might show an incorrect
error.
If the keypad shows "IP Address Error" in the display, RPS might still be capable of connecting
to the control panel using direct connect with a B426.

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9 Revision history
This section examines the notable features of previous revisions of this firmware.

9.1 Version 3.03.009 firmware

Notable features
– Security protocol support, page 13
– TCP connection timeouts, page 13

9.1.1 Security protocol support

For increased security, the B426 no longer supports SSL3.0 and cipher suites with known
vulnerabilities.
The B426 continues to support TLS1.0 with the following cipher suites:
– TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA
– TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA

9.1.2 TCP connection timeouts

For increased security, the B426 now includes a 10 second timeout. The B426 closes a TCP
connection if the module does not receive a message within 10 seconds of establishing a
connection.

9.2 Version 3.03.007 firmware

Notable features
– High traffic network enhancements, page 13

9.2.1 High traffic network enhancements

This firmware version enhances the performance of the module on Ethernet networks with
high volumes of broadcast and multicast traffic.

9.3 Version 3.03 firmware

Notable features
– Solution 2000/3000 control panel support, page 13
– Email notifications, page 13
– Increased IPv6 compatibility, page 13
– Event reporting using CSV-IP protocol, page 14

9.3.1 Solution 2000/3000 control panel support

The module now supports the Solution 2000/3000 control panels. The control panels replace
the Solution Series control panels.

9.3.2 Email notifications

The module now supports personal notifications using email on control panels that support
email; control panels B9512G/B8512G, B6512/B5512/B4512/B3512 v2.03 and higher, and
Solution 2000/3000.
To enable the email notification option in the module, use remote programming software.
Web-based configuration does not support programming of email server options with this
version of firmware.

9.3.3 Increased IPv6 compatibility

This version includes modifications to the module that make it more compatible with IPv6.

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9.3.4 Event reporting using CSV-IP protocol

The module now supports event reporting using CSV-IP protocol on the ICP-SOL2-P/ICP-
SOL3-P (Solution 2000/3000) control panel.

9.4 Version 3.02 firmware

The module hardware includes additional memory to support the new v3.02 firmware features.

Notice!

i Firmware v3.02 and higher require the new module hardware to operate. Modules with v3.01
firmware cannot update to newer (higher) firmware version. Refer to Requirements, page 4.

9.5 Version 3.01 firmware

This initial release of the B426 Conettix Ethernet Communication Module includes
enhancements over its predecessor, the B420. Most notably, the B426 supports IPv6.

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