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Follow up on the latest improvements and updates.
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Mac Roaming Client
RC Release Channels
Beta
11/25 November 25 - MacOS Roaming Client v2.0.0 Beta
A new version of the macOS RC is now available via the Beta channel.
This version can be downloaded from the dashboard
Deployments → Roaming Clients → Install.
Auto-update will push out the new release to RCs in the Beta Release Channel within the next 24-72 hours. Please refer to our release status page for the latest available versions in both Beta and Production channels.
New / Enhanced Features
System Extension Mode
Ahead of the production release of MacOS Roaming Client v2.x where this will be the standard mode of operation, the beta version can be shifted over to operate as a System Extension instead of a daemon. As this is a beta, this functionality may vary in performance - we encourage feedback.
More Information here.
Improved Captive Portal Performance
Improved reliability when connecting to networks leveraging a captive portal for Wi-Fi access.
Bug Fixes
Auto Update
Fixed an issue preventing users on macOS 15 (Sequoia) from auto-updating.
Installation Fix for macOS Sequoia (macOS 15)
Resolved an application integrity verification error that occurred during installations on macOS 15 using the documented process.
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Mac Roaming Client
RC Release Channels
10/10 October 10 - MacOS RC v1.8.6 Production Channel
A new version of the macOS RC is now available via the Production channel. This version can be downloaded from the dashboard Deployments → Roaming Clients → Install.
For more details on Release Channels and the current versions available for both Beta and Production channels, check out our help docs.
Included in macOS v.1.8.6
Updates
- Fixed an issue that would have prevented auto upgrade for users running MacOS 15 Sequoia*
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For users who have already upgraded to Sequoia with v.1.8.4 previously installed prior to the OS update, v1.8.6 will need to be installed over v1.8.4 manually or via RMM/MDM to restore auto update capabilities. It's important to note that due to changes in MacOS Sequoia, the endpoint will prompt for credentials on installation.
Please share any feedback you have while running v1.8.6.
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Mac Roaming Client
RC Release Channels
09-23 September 23 - MacOS RC 1.8.4 Production Channel
A new version of the macOS RC is now available via the Production channel. This version can be downloaded from the dashboard Deployments → Roaming Clients → Install.
For more details on Release Channels and the current versions available for both Beta and Production channels, check out our help docs.
Included in macOS v.1.8.4
Bug Fixes 🪲
- TLS for local domains/failover
Please share any feedback you have while running v1.8.4.
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Mac Roaming Client
RC Release Channels
09-12 September 12 - macOS RC 1.8.4 Beta Channel
A new version of the macOS RC is now available via the Beta channel. This version can be downloaded from the dashboard Deployments → Roaming Clients → Install. Additionally, your existing RCs can be configured to receive the Beta release via auto-update by modifying its Release Channel from Roaming Clients → Manage.
For more details on Release Channels and the current versions available for both Beta and Production channels, check out our help docs.
Included in macOS v.1.8.4
Bug Fixes 🪲
- TLS for local domains/failover
Please share any feedback you have while running v1.8.4.
fixed
Mac Roaming Client
RC Release Channels
July 9th, 2024 macOS RC v1.8.3 Production Release
A new version of the macOS RC is now available via the Production channel. This version can be downloaded from the dashboard
Deployments
→ Roaming Clients
→ Install.
Included in macOS v.1.8.3
Bug Fixes 🪲
- This version improves the reliability of restoring previous DNS/network settings when the RC is uninstalled or stopped. This includes successfully restoring static addresses (both IPv4 or IPv6 addresses) and DHCP settings.
For more details on Release Channels and the current versions available check out our help docs.
fixed
Mac Roaming Client
RC Release Channels
June 18th, 2024 macOS RC v1.8.3 Beta Channel Release
A new version of the macOS RC is now available via the Beta channel. This version can be downloaded from the dashboard
Deployments
→ Roaming Clients
→ Install.
Additionally, your existing RCs can be configured to receive the Beta release via auto-update by modifying its Release Channel from Roaming Clients
→ Manage
.Included in macOS v.1.8.3
Bug Fixes 🪲
- This version improves the reliability of restoring previous DNS/network settings when the RC is uninstalled or stopped. This includes successfully restoring static addresses (both IPv4 or IPv6 addresses) and DHCP settings.
Please share any feedback you have while running v1.8.3.
For more details on Release Channels and the current versions available for both Beta and Production channels, check out our help docs.
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Mac Roaming Client
RC Release Channels
April 22, 2024 macOS RC 1.8.2 Production Release
A new version of the macOS RC is now available in Production release channel for New Installs. This version can be downloaded from the dashboard
Deployments
→ Roaming Clients
→ Install.
Auto-update rollout will begin this week with 5% rollout, please refer to our release status page for the latest available versions in both Beta and Production channels.
Included in macOS v.1.8.2
Improvements 🛠️
- After an extensive beta period aimed at improving compatibility with Captive Portal networks macOS RC v1.8.2 is now able dynamically handle all known types of captive networks. If the portal is not automatically opened you can use this new option in the menubar icon when connected to a captive portal that will trigger the page to open in a browser.
- A new configuration setting has been added to macOS RC to support excluding EDNS records for configured local domains. By default macOS RC does include EDNS records when resolving queries to local domains. However if these are creating conflicts for your users you can modify the behavior by installing v1.8.2 with this parameter set to false in the config file IncludeLocalResolversEdnsRecords=false
Bug Fixes 🪲
- Fixed issues affecting the Diagnostic Tool in previous versions that could result in the menubar icon crashing and/or incomplete log collection in the output zip file.
- Fixed an issue that could cause the roaming client to crash when attempting to sync local domains from the Dashboard that include capital letters.
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Mac Roaming Client
RC Release Channels
Apr 4, 2024 - macOS RC 1.8.2 Beta Release
A new version of the macOS RC is now available via the Beta channel. This version can be downloaded from the dashboard
Deployments
→ Roaming Clients
→ Install.
Additionally, your existing RCs can be configured to receive the Beta release via auto-update by modifying its Release Channel from Roaming Clients
→ Manage
.
For more details on Release Channels and the current versions available for both Beta and Production channels, check out our help docs.
Included in macOS v.1.8.2
Improvements 🛠️
- Continuing our improvements for captive portal compatibility, v1.8.2 is now able to more accurately detect when a network is preventing HTTP/S connections while not affecting DNS traffic. This should improve compatibility on the networks that still faced connectivity issues on v1.8.0 and earlier. Additionally, a new option in the menubar icon is now shown when connected to a captive portal that will trigger the page to open in a browser if the automatic mini browser does not open.
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Mac Roaming Client
RC Release Channels
February 29, 2024 - macOS RC v1.8.0 Beta Release
A new version of the macOS RC is now available via the Beta channel. This version can be downloaded from the dashboard
Deployments
→ Roaming Clients
→ Install.
Additionally, your existing RCs can be configured to receive the Beta release via auto-update by modifying its Release Channel from Roaming Clients
→ Manage
.
For more details on Release Channels and the current versions available for both Beta and Production channels, check out our help docs.
Included in macOS v1.8.0
Improvements 🛠️
- Support for Captive Portals has been improved in this version with more intelligent handling of fallback to local network resolution to access the captive portal site and accept terms. Networks that previously required manually navigation to captive.apple.com should now reliability forward to the captive portal without specific user action.
Bug Fixes 🪲
- Resolved a reporting issue that could display "127.0.0.1" instead of hosthame for queries generated after connecting to a Captive Portal
We are continuing to gather feedback from the wide variety of captive portals and have have included additionally logging via the Diagnostic Tool to assist with further investigations if have you experience difficulties connecting. Please share any feedback you have while running v1.8.0
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Mac Roaming Client
Beta
December 19, 2023 macOS RC v1.7.0 Beta Release
Multiple Release Channels 🔔
A new version of the macOS RC is now available via the Beta channel. This version can be downloaded from the dashboard
Deployments
→ Roaming Clients
→ Install.
Additionally, your existing RCs can be configured to receive the Beta release via auto-update by modifying its Release Channel from Roaming Clients
→ Manage
.
For more details on Release Channels and the current versions available for both Beta and Production channels, check out our help docs.
Included in macOS v.1.7.0
Improvements 🛠️
- macOS RC has been updated with improved compatibility when joining networks that utilize Captive Portals that require logging in or accept terms before granting access to the Internet (commonly seen with hotels, airlines, coffee shops).
Previously these networks could prevent DNSFilter from operating as excepted as resolution of the captive portal was intercepted. The RC should now intelligently notice when connected to such a network and allow local resolution to the captive portal and then redirecting back to DNSFilter resolution once the connection is established.
We are continuing to gather feedback from the wide variety of captive portals and have seen some cases where the user needs to open the Safari browser and navigate to before successfully redirecting. Please share any feedback if you experience difficulties connecting while running v1.7.0
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