Firmware Download For 8138 SIP Color Visual Alerter

This page provides the files necessary to upgrade your 8138 to Firmware Version 5.4

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WHAT’S NEW IN FIRMWARE VERSION 5.4:

  • Adds Microsoft Teams MWI (message waiting / voicemail) support
  • Improves Microsoft Teams pairing code
  • Adds InformaCast SIP configuration support

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

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-8138-5.4f.sfw   (132 MB)
    Note: Upgrade will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.

Version 3.0 to 3.2.6

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-8138-4.3.2f.sfw
    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 (v4.3.2):
    algo-8138-4.3.2f.sfw   (137 MB)
    Note: Upgrade will take approximately 10 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

    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-8138-5.4f.sfw   (132 MB)
      Note: Upgrade will take approximately 20 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 (contact Algo support for more information)
  • Improvements since v5.3.2: including provisioning, InformaCast compatibility, and Microsoft Teams SIP Gateway Region.

What’s new in Firmware Version 5.2:

  • Add API command to extract relay input status
  • Add configurable SNMP community string
  • Add DTMF selectable emergency alerts
  • Add configurable option for Check-sync reboot behaviour
  • Add option to reboot/sync by weekday
  • Compatibility with the ADMP (Algo Device Management Platform)
  • Fix provisioning upgrade issues
  • Fix web interface password issue
  • Improved logging for troubleshooting TLS handshake
  • Minor bug fixes
  • Zero Touch Provisioning (click here for more information) 
  • Update Linux system (includes all latest security patches)

What’s new in Firmware Version 5.1.2:

  • Add API command to extract relay input status
  • Add configurable SNMP community string
  • Add DTMF selectable emergency alerts
  • Add individual strobe pattern selection per group in receiver mode for Polycom Group Page
  • Add configurable option for Check-sync reboot behavior
  • Add option to reboot/sync by weekday
  • Compatibility with the ADMP (Algo Device Management Platform)
  • Improved logging for troubleshooting TLS handshake
  • Minor bug fixes
  • Update Linux system (includes all latest security patches)
  • Zero Touch Provisioning (click here for more information)

What’s new in Firmware Version 4.3.2:

  • NEW – Enable one-step upgrade capability from FW 1.7 and above
  • 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)
  • Update Syn-Apps code

What’s new in Firmware Version 3.4.4:

  • Add activation for fixed duration when triggered via the relay input
  • Add support for the 2507 Ring Detector
  • Add MED-Application Type extension to LLDP and other VLAN improvements
  • Add emergency announcement status to the status tab
  • Allow provisioning of trusted CA certificates
  • Fix CDP VLAN ID parsing
  • Fix Master Single Zone stuck at zone 1
  • Fix notification in web interface during firmware upgrades from URL
  • Fix ring extensions not holding secure passwords
  • Fix SRTP SDP negotiation issues
  • Increase priority of Poly priority and emergency groups
  • InformaCast module improvements
  • 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
  • InformaCast module improvements

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