IPFire 2.29 - Core Update 203 has been released for testing, featuring a significant overhaul of the DNS system by replacing the old Unbound resolver with Knot Resolver, which provides encrypted upstream forwarding and a more efficient caching mechanism. The update also introduces 6 GHz WiFi support, fixing previous connectivity issues while enhancing performance in crowded environments. Additionally, it includes compatibility for AWS IMDSv2, Intel microcode updates, and resolves a Perl encoding bug that affected non-ASCII translations. Users are advised to test the update in a safe environment due to necessary configuration changes related to the new DNS features

IPFire 2.29 - Core Update 203 is available for testing

IPFire 2.29 Core Update 203 finally kicks the old Unbound DNS resolver to the curb and replaces it with Knot Resolver, which delivers encrypted upstream forwarding, a native DNS firewall, and a persistent cache that actually survives reboots. The wireless access point gets long awaited 6 GHz support and a proper fix for the stubborn 40 MHz channel width bug that kept breaking connections. Cloud deployments get IMDSv2 compatibility, Intel microcode patches roll out, and a Perl encoding glitch that routinely broke non ASCII translations finally gets squashed. Admins who skip checking the DNS forwarding page before rebooting will watch their firewall drop all traffic until those fully qualified domain names get swapped to IP addresses.

IPFire 2.29 - Core Update 203 is available for testing @ Linux Compatible