Modena firmware release notes

4.0.28

Released December 2023

Updates:

• Upgraded TLS support to version 1.2 and disabled TLS version 1.1 for enhanced security

Resolved Software Issues:

• Fixed SSL certificate not loading correctly on a Modena Hub connected and managed by a Modena Server
• Fixed welcome screen slideshow skipping some loaded images or showing them in the wrong order

4.0.26

Released January 2023

Updates:

• Compatibility with the latest MacOS app

4.0.24

Released December 2022

Resolved Software Issues:

• Fixed web browser clients not joining rooms when clicking on the room name
• Fixed discovery and access issue for users connecting to Modena onboard Wifi

4.0.22

Released November 2022

Updates:

• Improved framerate and reduced latency in presentation
• Small and Large Room operation modes now included in a single profile
  (see Modena Hub operation modes on Cornerstone)
• Improved QR code on welcome screen

Resolved Software Issues:

• Fixed web browser clients not joining rooms configured without a passcode
• Fixed “Reset USB” function not working correctly with some camera models
• Fixed presenter limit not working correctly in specific cases

4.0.20

Released August 2022

Updates:

• Extended compatibility with touch displays
• Enabled receiving presentation with browser on Android (version 10+) and iOS (version 15+)
• Improved audio quality when presenting from the browser without BSDP drivers
• Added QR code to the Welcome screen, allowing devices to automatically join a session
• Compatibility with newer Aver cameras (including Aver VB520 Pro and Aver VB130)
• New cameras added to the Auto reset USB option: Biamp VBC 2500, Jabra Panacast 50, Huawei  HW-100
• Improved handling of default settings on firmware updates
• Logs from the last session are now preserved after reboot

4.0.18

Released March 2022

Resolved Software Issues:

• Added "Reset USB connection after each session" and “Reboot hub on USB connection” options in the admin/USB page, to ensure broader compatibility with USB devices (default value Auto: the reset or reboot is performed only with devices that are known to require it)
• Fixed background set to URL causing unexpected disconnection of the Welcome Screen page
• Implemented full compatibility with Parlé SBC 2 conferencing speaker bar, Vidi 250 camera, Huddly IQ camera
• Reduced initialization sound when a Devio unit is connected

4.0.14

Released October 2021

Resolved Software Issues:

• Fixed Modena Server locking in unresponsive state
• Fixed internal crash due to increased memory usage
• Fixed deadlock when multiple hubs reboot and change IP on DHCP
• Fixed weather widget not showing in welcome screen
• Updated internal JQuery library
• Hidden “Share Audio” on Chromium-based browsers if the BSDP is connected
• HDMI output resolution now defaults to manual / 1080p
• “Reboot on HDMI” option now defaults to False
• “Audio on Presentation only” now defaults to False
• Improved and optimized internal logs
• Fixed links to online help

4.0.12

Released April 2021

Updates:

• Added the option to send audio to the USB speakers only when a user is presenting.
  With previous versions, audio was always sent on the Modena-connected speakers as soon as a user was connected to a session, even when not presenting.

  • Setting: Modena web admin > USB > “Play audio on speaker only when presenting”

  • Default: True (audio only during presentation)

• Added an optional boot delay at startup. This delay ensures Modena starts only after other USB devices with a longer startup time, as Modena should always be the last device to boot up.

  • Setting: Modena web admin -> Advanced -> “Additional delay when switching on the system”

  • Default: 0 (no delay)

• Added an automatic unit reboot when a new HDMI display is connected or switched on, to ensure maximum compatibility.

  • Setting: Modena web admin -> HDMI -> “Reboot hub on HDMI connection”

  • Default: True (reboot on HDMI change)

Resolved Software Issues:

• Fixed pixelation/artifacts when presenting from the Web browser app

4.0.10

Released February 2021

Updates:

• "TV" mode is now known as "Room" mode

Resolved Software Issues:

• Fixed issue where USB device speaker level is not retained correctly
• Fixed issue that can cause Welcome page to crash

4.0.8

Released November 2020

New Features:

• Added support for 802.1x network authentication protocol

Updates:

• Full compatibility with Biamp Devio SCR-20/25, TesiraFORTÉ, and Tesira EX-UBT
• Improved compatibility with third-party USB devices
• Removed USB 2.0/3.0 selection (USB 3.0 is always used)
• Selecting USB device or adjusting volume on the configuration page now occurs in real-time (no need to apply changes)
• Moved “Operation Mode” settings from Advanced to Room admin page
• Changed maximum number of participants and presenters in operation modes
• Added unit model and firmware version to welcome screen
• Added Auditorium and Multicam icons in the web app room list

Resolved Software Issues:

• Fixed issue that prevented room name changes in Modena Server
• Fixed issue with numbers 0 and 255 at the end of IP addresses
• Fixed message about maximum number of participants in web app

4.0.3

Released September 2020

New Features:

• None

Updates:

• None

Resolved Software Issues:

• Fixed custom images loading for the Welcome Screen 

4.0.2.1

Released August 2020

New Features:

• None

Updates:

• General rebranding from “HRT Huddle Hub” to “Biamp Modena”
• Possibility to save/load configuration settings
• New reboot scheduling system
• Added possibility to ignore the power-off button
• USB 2.0 used as default, for improved compatibility
• New troubleshooting options:
  • Added a Check network connection button
  • Added a Speaker, microphone, and camera test
  • iPerf3 server available for network bandwidth measurement
  • Added the possibility to preview the welcome page in the browser

Resolved Software Issues:

• Fixed CPU high usage when web admin pages are open
• Fixed Default button settings not working in admin room pages
• Fixed weather widget not updating after system reset
• Fixed compatibility with Logitech ConferenceCam
• Fixed compatibility with Marshall CV610-U3W-V2 cameras
• Fixed automatic app updates when firmware is updated
• A warning is shown when AP is enabled in Meeting operating mode

Known Issues:

• Low audio quality from microphone, when Modena is connected to Devio SCR-20/25, Tesira EX-UBT, Crestron UC SB1, and Yamaha CS-700
• Reduced framerate when presenting from Firefox on MacOS

4.0.0.11

• Added the possibility to control the Wifi transmission power
• Added compatibility with Behringer U-Phoria UM2 audio device
• Removed Station mode from network wifi connections, to ensure best network performances
• When updating to a new major version, the onboard Apps now update automatically
• Minor bug fixes

IMPORTANT: Version 4.0 unifies all existing Huddle Hub One SRE (Single Room Edition) and Huddle Hub One MRE (Multi Room Edition) units into a single Huddle Hub product. On Huddle Hub One MRE units this update can only be installed manually. 

3.3.4.9

• Added compatibility with Behringer U-Phoria UM2 audio device
• Huddle Hub SRE units can now upgrade to version 4.0 from the admin configuration pages 
• Minor bug fixes

3.3.4.6

• Fixed Web App bug when switching presenters within Chrome browsers
• Fixed broken transitions with image slideshow on the welcome page
• Fixed seldom pixelation/artifacts on web browser presentation

3.3.4.4

• HDMI-sleep implemented also when "passcode for the first user" is enabled
• Fixed bug on weather widget when the NTP server is not reachable
• Fixed bug on setting primary hub IP address

3.3.4.3

• Web App: fixed a bug that prevented presentations in Smart Rooms
• Web App: fixed an issue on sending audio to Android devices

3.3

New major release:

• Stand-alone Wireless USB drivers (use the Wireless USB feature with just the browser+drivers, no need to install any app)
• Custom HTTPS certificates (secure the connection with your custom certificate and avoid the warning from the browser)
• Updates scheduler
• HDMI sleep mode (option to turn HDMI off when session is not running)
• Support for Proxy server
• Custom NTP server
• Install app and drivers with a single setup
• Select the room and start presenting with the same click
• New status bar that shows the number of connected users
• Improved audio compatibility on peripherals
• Support for large Android tablets
• Better website compatibility on URL welcome screen

3.0.4.13

• Web App: fixed issue on Smart Rooms presentation from Chrome
• Web App: fixed issue on presentation from different subnets

3.0.4.9

• Fixed an issue when presenting from iOS devices

3.0.4.8

• Web App: improved keyframe handling on slow/poor bandwidth networks
• Web App: fixed a bug on entering main room after disconnecting from a smart room
• Web App: fixed a possible hang after closing a session on Chrome browsers
• Added optional flag to skip double confirmation after changing hub settings
• Minor bug fixes

3.0.2.12

• Static non-private address for ethernet and wifi station interface are now allowed
• Fixed USB device choice menu bug
• Fixed a bug that appeared when switching presenter in the Web App

3.0.2.6

• Languages update 
• Fixed weather widget location bug
• Fixed bug with Edge browser tabs
• Internal bug fixing

3.0.2.3

• Front-end improvements
• Fixed bug on "check for updates"
• Changed some default settings
• Show room name and passcode in Seb App browser title

3.0

New major release:

• New Web Client (present and receive directly from the browser, no app installation required)
• Increased number of Smart Rooms (3 additional virtual rooms, for a total of 1+6 rooms)
• New "operating mode" setting (huddle room / meeting room / auditorium)
• Improved presentation quality
• Improved Wireless Camera features
• Improved Wireless Camera devices compatibility
• Full support for personal rooms
• Mic/speakers settable sound level
• Improved USB 2.0/3.0 compatibility 
• New web admin and management system

2.3.6.16

• Support for “Personal Rooms”, rooms that are always reserved for users or users groups
• Added possibility to force a USB 2.0 connection
• Added support for Panacast cameras
• Improved automatic choice of audio and video devices
• Improved the Hub logging system, for troubleshooting
• Fixed bug on manually setting the TV resolution

2.3.6.7

• Added support for Microsoft cameras
• Fixed bug on showing the time, when time server couldn't be reached
• Fixed possible crash with welcome screen slideshow
• Fixed bug on USB devices names in web admin

2.3.6.1

• Smoother start of presentations
• Support for more webcam models in the Wireless Camera feature
• Zoom feature (up to 200%) for better welcome page URLs visualization
• Adjustments to the web admin interface

2.3.4.9

• Fixed minor bug on presentation

2.3.4.8

• Added the possibility to select Mic / Speaker / Webcam when more than one source is available
• Presentation and webcam parameters optimized

2.3.4.2

• Fixed a possible connectivity issue with some specific webcams
• Fixed an issue with display rotation on iPad

2.3.2.1

New major release:

Hub features

• Turn any webcam into a Wireless camera (with full AV support)
• Up to 6 concurrent presenters
• Up to 150 participants per room
• Quality parameters selection

Desktop and mobile apps

• Smoother presentation on Windows (8 and 10) and MacOS
• Improved quality and layout of iOS and Android presentations on HDMI TV
• Presentation from inside the iOS app (iOS 12)
• Consistent experience between mobile and desktop clients
• Powerful auto-search and room list filter
• New single file setup with launch/install option, without the need for admin rights
• Easier driver installation (from within the app at any time, with admin rights)
• New web interface

Networking and Security

• Independent dual network configuration (simultaneous use of wireless “station” mode and wired interface, for maximum separation between guests and corporate users)
• Internet access for guest users, when using the HHO+ as an access point
• Passcode for the first user in the room
• Multi-hub admin configuration
• Hub advanced discovery on network (for complex networks, with subnets)

Redesigned HDMI welcome screen

• More customization possibilities
• Photographic backgrounds with slideshow capabilities
• Weather widget
• Basic digital signage support (via URL)

2.0.2.58

• fixed quality and resize bugs in when presenting from iOS and Android devices

2.0.2.54

• improved webcam video quality with higher bitrate
• fixed bug that caused delay when presenting on a 4K TV
• added and updated WiFi country settings (HHO+)

2.0.2.41

• several minor bug fixes on presentation

2.0.2.34

• better compatibility with different TV resolution

2.0.2.30

• increased TV output resolution to 4K

2.0.2.25

• improved browsers backward compatibility
• improved compatibility with older iOS systems
• improved web viewer responsive design

2.0

New major release:

• Up to 4 concurrent sessions per Huddle Hub unit
• Up to 64 connected users in each session
• Up to 4 presentations on the screen at the same time
• Present and receive your screen also with iOS
• Receive the presentation on any web browser, no installation required
• Receive the presentation on Android smart TV
• New 1-click user interface
• Customizable welcome screen