New Features in 25.5.1-15

New Features in 25.5.1-15 lists the new features introduced in ExtremeCloud IQ 25.5.1-15.

Device OS Support
This release supports the following device operating systems.
Table 1. EXOS/Switch Engine Support Matrix
XIQ Release 25r4VersionHardware/ModelXIQ Onboard / Monitor / Config / Local Image MgmtGlobal Download Image
IQAgent Version0.9.22/1.9.22 ​ (0.9.22 for NOS versions <= 33.2 1.9.22 for NOS versions >= 33.2)
5120 Universal HW
5320-16P-2MXT-2X Universal HW
Latest Supported GA Patch32.7.2.19-patch1-32
Latest Supported GA Image33.3 GAX465
Previous Supported GA Patch31.7.4.2 GA
Previous Supported GA Image33.3.1.12
Table 2. VOSS Fabric Engine Support Matrix
XIQ Release 25r4VersionHardware ModelXIQ Onboard / Monitor / Config / Local Image MgmtGlobal Download Image
IQAgent Version9.2.25
Latest Supported GA Patch9.2.0
Previous Supported GA Patch9.1.1
Previous Supported GA Image8.10.7

IQ Engine

  • IQ Engine 10.8.4
New Hardware Support
No new hardware in this release.

Table 3. New Features in 25.5.1-15
Feature IDFeatureDescription
XIQ-43805AP5050: AFC Support for Canada Added AFC (Automated Frequency Coordination) support for Canada on AP5050. Enables outdoor AFC functionality in Canadian deployments with proper certification and regulatory compliance through WFA Production Canada AFC Server integration.
XIQ-43785WBA OpenRoaming Support in XIQ Enhanced WBA OpenRoaming support by adding AP4020X platform compatibility. Provides seamless wireless connectivity across OpenRoaming enabled networks while maintaining support for CWP (Captive Web Portal) functionality for terms and conditions acceptance.
XIQ-43670Fabric Attach Redundancy Support Implemented Fabric Attach Redundancy Support to enable failover between Eth0 and Eth1 interfaces. Allows VLAN to I-SID mapping configuration on redundant pairs, ensuring continuous service when primary backhaul connections fail.
XIQ-43313Draw Perimeter Button Removed Removed the Draw Perimeter button from New Maps interface. Perimeter is now automatically drawn around imported floorplans, with users able to adjust by dragging the existing perimeter as needed.
XIQ-42997Indoor/Outdoor Configuration Option for AP4060 and AP4060XAdded Indoor/Outdoor configuration options for AP4060 and AP4060X devices. Includes dropdown selection in both Device360 and device templates, with AP4060 supporting both vertical and horizontal orientation settings.
XIQ-42454Spanning Tree Configuration for AP302W Added Spanning Tree configuration support for AP302W in both Device360 and device templates. Configuration options now match those available for AP150W, providing consistent spanning tree management across wall-plate access points.
XIQ-40692Primary Default IQ Engine Public DNS ChangeUpdated primary default DNS server configuration from OpenDNS (208.67.222.222) to Cloudflare (1.0.0.1) to address OpenDNS service unavailability in France, French territories, and Portugal. Change applies to both factory shipping images and existing deployments.
XIQ-39768AFC Mobile App Support for Indoor SP Platforms Introduced AFC Mobile App support for indoor SP platforms. Enables GPS coordinate setting for indoor APs where GPS lock is unavailable, with mobile app querying ExtremeCloud IQ for AP data and reporting location information back to ExtremeCloud IQ.
XIQ-36151Solum Dongle Support for WiFi 7 APsAdded Solum dongle support for WiFi 7 access points (AP4020, AP5020, AP4202X, AP4020FX). Enhances Electronic Shelf Label (ESL) capabilities for retail and industrial applications.
XIQ-36150Hanshow Dongle Support for WiFi 7 APs Added Hanshow dongle support for WiFi 7 access points (AP4020, AP5020, AP4202X, AP4020FX). Provides comprehensive ESL vendor support across latest generation wireless platforms.
XIQ-35545Support for IQ Engine 10.8r4 Updated supported IQ Engine version to 10.8r4, enabling latest access point firmware features and performance improvements across all compatible platforms.
XIQ-35212AP5020 and 4020: Support for UL OFDMAImplemented UL OFDMA (Uplink Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access) support for AP5020 and AP4020 platforms. Improves wireless network efficiency and capacity in high-density deployments.
XIQ-27616Broadcast/Multicast Control for Tunnel Concentrator Added Broadcast/Multicast control functionality for Tunnel Concentrator services. Administrators can configure allowed multicast IP addresses and CIDR blocks through dedicated configuration interface with predefined well-known multicast address options.
XIQ-27405IQ Engine Support for WPA3 Personal Transition Mode Introduced WPA3 Personal Transition Mode support across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands. Enables single SSID operation with PMF optional for 2.4/5 GHz and mandatory for 6 GHz, ensuring compatibility with both WPA2 and WPA3 capable devices.
XIQ-16899WiFi Interface Statistics Display Issues Resolved Resolved WiFi interface statistics display issues for AP3000, AP5020, AP4020, and AP4020X devices. Statistics now correctly reflect on appropriate WiFi interface columns in N360, D360, ManageDevice, Maps, and Dashboard views across different operating modes.