Firmware Download For 8201 SIP PoE Intercom
This page provides the files necessary to upgrade your 8201 to Firmware Version 5.4
WHAT’S NEW IN FIRMWARE VERSION 5.4:
- Improves Microsoft Teams pairing code
- Adds option for doorphones to play tone via multicast
- Adds option to play the message at the start of outbound call
FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE
Please select the current firmware version your device is running and follow the instructions in one of the sections below:
Version 3.2.7 or Higher
Method 1: Upgrade Using URL Link (Internet access required)
Recommended method if your device(s) can access the Internet
- Open the web interface, go to System > Firmware. Select the ‘From URL Method’. Copy and Paste the URL below and click Upgrade.
- Firmware Upgrade (v5.4): http://www.algosolutions.com/firmware/algo-8201-5.4f.sfw
Note: Upgrade will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Method 2: Upgrade Using Downloaded Files
Alternate method for devices that cannot access the Internet
- First, download the files from the links below, and save to your local computer.
- Next, open the web interface, and go to “System > Firmware”. In the Upgrade section, select the .sfw file in the “Signed Firmware File” field. Click Upgrade.
- Firmware Upgrade (v5.4): algo-8201-5.4f.sfw (132 MB)
Note: Upgrade will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Version 1.7 to 1.7.6
STEP 1 – Upgrade to 4.3.2 using either method below
Method 1: Upgrade Using URL Link (Internet access required)
Recommended method if your device(s) can access the Internet
- Open the web interface, go to System > Maintenance. Select the ‘From URL Method’. Copy and Paste the URL below and click Upgrade.
- Firmware Upgrade (v4.3.2): http://www.algosolutions.com/firmware/algo-8201-4.3.2f.fw
Note: Upgrade will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Method 2: Upgrade Using Downloaded Files
Alternate method for devices that cannot access the Internet
- First, download the files from the links below, and save to your local computer.
- Next, open the web interface, and go to “System > Maintenance”. In the Upgrade section, select the .fw file in the “Firmware Image” field, and the .md5 file in the “MD5 Checksum” field. Click Upgrade.
- Firmware Upgrade (v4.3.2):
algo-8201-4.3.2f.fw (136 MB :: June 2022)
algo-8201-4.3.2f.md5 (60 B :: June 2022)
Note: Upgrade will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
STEP 2 – Upgrade to 5.4 using either method below
Method 1: Upgrade Using URL Link (Internet access required)
Recommended method if your device(s) can access the Internet
- Open the web interface, go to System > Firmware. Select the ‘From URL Method’. Copy and Paste the URL below and click Upgrade.
- Firmware Upgrade (v5.4): http://www.algosolutions.com/firmware/algo-8201-5.4f.sfw
Note: Upgrade will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Method 2: Upgrade Using Downloaded Files
Alternate method for devices that cannot access the Internet
- First, download the files from the links below, and save to your local computer.
- Next, open the web interface, and go to “System > Firmware”. In the Upgrade section, select the .sfw file in the “Signed Firmware File” field. Click Upgrade.
- Firmware Upgrade (v5.4): algo-8201-5.4f.sfw (132 MB)
Note: Upgrade will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Version 1.6.5 or Lower
STEP 1 – Upgrade to 1.7.6 using either method below
Method 1: Upgrade Using URL Link (Internet access required)
Recommended method if your device(s) can access the Internet
- Open the web interface, go to System > Maintenance. Select the ‘From URL Method’. Copy and Paste the URL below and click Upgrade.
- Firmware Upgrade (v1.7.6): http://www.algosolutions.com/firmware/algo-8201-1.7.6-bundle.fw
Note: Upgrade will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Method 2: Upgrade Using Downloaded Files
Alternate method for devices that cannot access the Internet
- First, download the files from the links below, and save to your local computer.
- Next, open the web interface, and go to “System > Maintenance”. In the Upgrade section, select the .fw file in the “Firmware Image” field, and the .md5 file in the “MD5 Checksum” field. Click Upgrade.
- Firmware Upgrade (v1.7.6):
algo-8201-1.7.6-bundle.fw (101.8 MB :: 2019-May-09)
algo-8201-1.7.6-bundle.md5 (58 B :: 2019-May-09)
Note: Upgrade will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
STEP 2 – Upgrade to 4.3.2 using either method below
Method 1: Upgrade Using URL Link (Internet access required)
Recommended method if your device(s) can access the Internet
- Open the web interface, go to System > Maintenance. Select the ‘From URL Method’. Copy and Paste the URL below and click Upgrade.
- Firmware Upgrade (v4.3.2): http://www.algosolutions.com/firmware/algo-8201-4.3.2f.fw
Note: Upgrade will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Method 2: Upgrade Using Downloaded Files
Alternate method for devices that cannot access the Internet
- First, download the files from the links below, and save to your local computer.
- Next, open the web interface, and go to “System > Maintenance”. In the Upgrade section, select the .fw file in the “Firmware Image” field, and the .md5 file in the “MD5 Checksum” field. Click Upgrade.
- Firmware Upgrade (v4.3.2):
algo-8201-4.3.2f.fw (136 MB :: June 2022)
algo-8201-4.3.2f.md5 (60 B :: June 2022)
Note: Upgrade will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
STEP 3 – Upgrade to 5.4 using either method below
Method 1: Upgrade Using URL Link (Internet access required)
Recommended method if your device(s) can access the Internet
- Open the web interface, go to System > Firmware. Select the ‘From URL Method’. Copy and Paste the URL below and click Upgrade.
- Firmware Upgrade (v5.4): http://www.algosolutions.com/firmware/algo-8201-5.4f.sfw
Note: Upgrade will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Method 2: Upgrade Using Downloaded Files
Alternate method for devices that cannot access the Internet
- First, download the files from the links below, and save to your local computer.
- Next, open the web interface, and go to “System > Firmware”. In the Upgrade section, select the .sfw file in the “Signed Firmware File” field. Click Upgrade.
- Firmware Upgrade (v5.4): algo-8201-5.4f.sfw (132 MB)
Note: Upgrade will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
PAST FIRMWARE RELEASE NOTES
Past Release Notes
What’s new in Firmware Version 5.3.4:
- Microsoft Teams SIP Gateway in preview April 2023
- Add option to set a custom door unlock tone
- Allow certificate provisioning from a separate server
- Allow device certificates to be installed via provisioning
- Improvements since v5.3.2: including provisioning, InformaCast compatibility, and Microsoft Teams SIP Gateway Region.
What’s new in Firmware Version 4.3.2:
- Add support for additional 802.1x authentication methods
- Add volume control per group for Polycom Group Page
- Improve DNS SRV failure detection and failback feature
- Fix double LLDP parsing issue
- Remove quotes around system description for LLDP
- Update Linux system (includes all latest security patches)
What’s new in Firmware Version 3.4.4:
- Add MED-Application Type extension to LLDP and other VLAN improvements
- Allow provisioning of trusted CA certificates
- Automatic Gain Control improvement
- Fix CDP VLAN ID parsing
- Fix notification in web interface during firmware upgrades from URL
- Fix SRTP SDP negotiation issues
- Increase priority of Poly priority and emergency groups
- Minor bug fixes
What’s new in Firmware Version 3.3.3:
- Improve parsing of SIP Refer-To header
- Fix minor display issues in the web interface
What’s new in Firmware Version 3.2.1:
- Updated Linux system (includes all latest security patches)
- Added RESTful API support
- IPv6 support
- SNMPv3
- TLS/SRTP improvements (includes additional certificate support & improved SDP offer)
- Added support for Master Key Identifier (MKI) parameter in SRTP Crypto Line
- Support firmware bundle upgrade via provisioning
- Added support for signed firmware image
- LLDP/CDP switch port detection display option
What’s new in Firmware Version 1.7.8:
- Add support for SIP ‘BYE’ message authentication challenge
- Config file improvements to allow whitespace around “=” sign
- File Manager improvements
- Minor bug fixes
What’s new in Firmware Version 1.7.6:
- Add support for 802.1x network security
- Improve DNS Caching
- Improve compatibility with older firmware versions
- Corrected ‘rport’ header issue from v1.7.5 firmware
- Minor bug fixes
- Add “Display Name” field for Caller ID on outbound calls
What’s new in Firmware Version 1.6.2:
- TLS & SRTP (secure SIP signalling and media)
- SIP over TCP (allows increased packet size over UDP)
- DNS SRV Record
- CDP/LLDP automatic VLAN assignment
What’s new in Firmware Version 1.5.6:
- Correct reboot loop when using provisioning with old parameters
- Increase volume range (add new “negative” settings for softer audio)
- Disable Partial Provisioning by default for enhanced security
- Minor bug fixes
What’s new in Firmware Version 1.5:
- Support for partial provisioning (allows existing settings to be retained)
- Enhanced DHCP Option 66 support (full URL supported, including protocol & path)
- Support for DHCP Options 150, 160 & 42
What’s new in Firmware Version 1.3.2:
- Corrects important memory issue
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