Before installing this firmware update, make sure one of the following Vocera products is installed:
This section summarizes the new features in this release.
Support for 802.11r/k/w standards.
Support for the 802.11k standard allows the badge to obtain a list of access points (the "Neighbor List") that are roaming candidates prior to actually roaming. The "Fast Transition" roaming support defined in 802.11r allows the badge to perform an initial handshake with the new access point, again before the roaming has commenced. Together, 802.11k and 802.11r support provide a significant optimization for access point transitions that occur while the B3000n badge roams.
Support for the 802.11w standard allows the badge to recognize management frames that are protected from forgery to help prevent attacks to the wireless network. Management frames must be recognized by all wireless devices and so cannot be encrypted; support for this standard helps to protect the badge from an attacker that spoofs management frames (forges them) in an attempt to attack a wireless client.
FIPS 140-2 support.
FIPS 140-2 support establishes a hardware security module within the badge for the purposes of the U.S. government or other vendors that require it.
Updated power and transmit tables for ETSI WiFi regulations. (US7161)
New policies for WPA and WPA2 mixed mode operation.
The Wi-Fi Alliance has mandated new policies for WPA and WPA2 mixed mode operation with regard to the use of TKIP and CCMP. This release of firmware conforms to those Wi-Fi alliance regulations on WPA/WPA2 mixed mode operation. (US8895)
Easier access to badge configuration menus.
With this release there are now several methods to access the detailed badge menus in the B3000n: (US10219)
Login reminder.
With this release, the B3000n will prompt an end user to log into the badge when the badge is connected to the Vocera Voice Server. The B3000n halo will periodically flash white to remind the end user that the B3000n badge is not currently logged in. (US7519)
Radio with 802.11a/b/g/n support
802.11a/n support allows the B3000n to operate in the higher 5GHz frequency range, avoiding the congestion and interference in the 2.4GHz range of 802.11b/g. The radio allows use of either or both frequencies, as desired.
Call button halo
The B3000n uses an LED-lighted Call button to indicate the status of the badge, allowing other people to see if you are in a call.
Color |
Meaning |
---|---|
Green |
On an active call |
Amber |
In DND mode or on hold |
Cycle through colors |
Off network |
Orientation sensor
The B3000n badge display contains an orientation sensor that automatically inverts the text on its display when you tilt up the bottom of the badge, making it easy to read the screen. To conserve power, the display is activated only when you press buttons, use menus, or are on a call; otherwise, the display is powered off.
xxx This is a temporary rollup of 4.0.2 issues and 4.2.0 issues for review purposes.
xxx The following list provides information about known product issues: (Conrad, please provide a user-facing description and workaround)
xxx The following list provides information about known product issues in the 4.0.2 code branch (Conrad, please review to find out if these defects exist in 4.2.0):
If the BCU computer is set to a date prior to 1 April 2011, the badge will not download a configuration from it.
Workaround: set the BCU computer to the current date/time. (23661)
Pressing the Call button may result in a mild "popping" sound from the badge speaker.
The sound occurs just before the beginning of the chime, after the Call button is pressed. (22902)
Using the badge in handset mode results in excessive background noise.
The background noise may be as much as 3-4dB higher than the B3000. (21988)
The badge wakes up too slowly from its low power "sleeping" state.
The initial audio may be lost while the badge transitions from sleep. Workaround: pause 1-2 seconds before initiating conversation. (21944)
When using Opportunistic Key Caching (OKC), the B3000n may not roam optimally, possibly resulting in audio gaps during a call.
Roaming will be optimized in a future firmware release. (23086, 23261)
The badge does not fully support 802.11n HT protection mechanisms.
Support will be provided in a future firmware release. (21441)
If you are using UAPSD, the badge may restart while scanning wireless channels, resulting in a dropped call.
Enabling Active Power Save can result in the badge using less power during calls, but it also increases the likelihood that the badge will encounter an error and restart. To enable Active Power Save, set the following property in the badge.properties file: B3N.EnableActiveRadioPowerSave true (22395)