Release notes for Taurus UCX

v2.16.1b2
Release date: 2026-02-25
Bugfix:
  • This release supersedes v2.16.0b3 (withdrawn on 2026-02-12 due to a regression in the DHCP/Static settings).The regression is resolved and additional safeguards were added.
  • Fixed a critical security vulnerability that allowed unauthorized access to the device by bypassing password authentication.
    • v2.16.0b3
    Release date: 2026-02-10
    New feature:
  • HDMI Output 5V , New "Follow Signal Present" option is available now. It does only provide HDMI 5V signal when there is an active video signal.
  • Introducing LARALone: LARA now supports independent upgrade and downgrade processes, separate from the device firmware.
  • Major LARA update: LARA 1.3.2 integration.
  • Factory default 5K EDIDs are available now.
  • New Buildroot version: 2025.02.
  • Remote System Logging functionality is available now under the V1/MANAGEMENT/LOG/REMOTE LW3 path.
  • Network separation for HC30 series. Introduced a dedicated Room LAN interface on Taurus standalone devices, available under VLAN ID - 2000 assignment, static MAC allocation, and configurable static IP addressing via API without UI exposure.
  • Main_2, Main_3, and Main_4 MAC addresses are now automatically generated for every device. These MAC addresses are utilized when multiple VLANs are configured, simplifying network integration.
  • Updated Factory Default Settings. Password protection and HTTPS are now enabled by default. After the first factory reset, users must log in using the default credentials (see User Manual) and are strongly encouraged to change the password during initial setup.
    • Bugfix:
  • Resolved critical issue: Support Package optimization: Improved resource usage during Support Package download.
  • Resolved a critical issue where network-related memory leaks caused performance degradation and could render the device inaccessible.
  • Resolved a critical issue where UCX devices could, in very rare cases, enter a frozen state after approximately ten days of inactivity.
  • Dozens of minor/cosmetic fixes from the previous year.
    • v2.13.0b4
    Release date: 2024-12-18
    New feature:
  • Major update on LARA is here: LARA 1.3 integration. Detailed LARA change log is available on the LARA portal.
    • v2.12.0b2
    Release date: 2024-08-08
    New feature:
  • LARA 1.2.0b41 integration.
  • Stability, security and UX improvements.
    • v2.11.0b3
    Release date: 2024-06-03
    New feature:
  • USB access is available via service port for demonstrating and piloting the StreamDeck device support in LARA.
  • Password history is now maintained on web authentication. The past ten passwords are no longer available to used.
  • Critical issues have been fixed at the launch of the LARA configurations.
  • LARA 1.2.0b40 integration.
  • New experimental LW3 node is available for testing now: EXPERIMENTAL/MEDIA/USB/Service.Enabled.
  • FlowControl handling on serial port is now supported.
  • Two lane DisplayPort alternate mode is now available as well in case the four lane alternate mode setting is not supported.
    • v2.9.0b6
    Release date: 2024-01-16
    New feature:
  • Complete redesign of the WebLDC's session management A new logout button has been introduced for logging out from the session. After 120 minutes the session will be closed and the user is going to be logged out automatically. After 15 minutes of inactivity the session will be closed also. 2 minutes prior to the inactivity logout the user has to option to confirm the willingness to keep using the system.
  • Disabled USB-C Ethernet ports are also disabling the ethernet bridge now.
  • LARA 1.2 integration.
  • Time zones are available option now for timed events. A new optional NTP service has been introduced. A new LW API has been introduced for date/time settings. The device does observe now both the UTC and both the local times.
    • v2.7.1b1
    Release date: 2023-11-22
    New feature:
  • LARA 1.1.11 version update. For details please check the LARA release notes.
    • v2.6.0b1
    Release date: 2023-09-21
    New feature:
  • LARA 1.1.10 version upgrade
    • v2.5.0b5
    Release date: 2023-08-15
    New feature:
  • 100W charging settings are available now on the user interface
  • LARA v1.1.9 has been integrated. For more information please read the LARA release notes.
    • v2.4.0b1
    Release date: 2023-07-03
    Bugfix:
  • Fixed device freeze during boot time caused by less than ~2sec power outages.
    • v2.3.0b1
    Release date: 2024-02-07
    New feature:
  • Example for the presentation purposes
    • v2.2.3b4
    Release date: 2023-05-09
    Bugfix:
  • Fixed unintended loss of configuration settings caused by non-standard (non-RFC) hostname.
  • Fixed uncertainties in Welcome Screen provisioning.
    • v2.2.0b4
    Release date: 2023-03-30
    New feature:
  • Unique SSL certificate management has been added to Network/Services page.
  • Service settings have been separated from network setup.
  • The admin password with the allowance of special characters must be at least 10 characters long.
  • Stability improvements.
  • LARA v1.1.6 has been integrated into Taurus v2.2.0. For more information please read LARA release notes. https://go.lightware.com/lara-release-note-v2.2
    • v2.1.1b3
    Release date: 2023-03-09
    Bugfix:
  • Improved reliability of WelcomeScreen in case of running for more than 24 hours.
  • Not allowing to restore from different hardware variant backups.
  • Fixed LIVE LED functionality in DARK_MODE on HC40 hardware variants.
  • Stability improvements.
    • v2.1.0b2
    Release date: 2023-02-20
    New feature:
  • From this version on UCX-4x3-HC40 is supported
  • LARA v1.1.5 has been integrated into Taurus Firmware v2.1.0. Cisco RS232 communication is available and Room Kit Mini is supported. For more information please visit: https://go.lightware.com/lara-release-note-v2.1
    • v2.0.0b5
    Release date: 2023-02-06
    New feature:
  • 802.1X authentication protocol gives the Taurus UCX access to the protected network after authentication using EAP-MD5 or EAP-TLS.
  • Taurus UCX can preserve device configuration after the firmware upgrade from v2.0.0 and above. Downgrading to Firmware version < v2.0.0 is not supported.
  • Sensitive data (eg. passwords, certificates, etc.) are not included in the Taurus UCX configuration backup. New file format for backup/restore/bulk configuration functionalities.
  • Hardening the password change functionality by enforcing to enter the old password.
  • LARA v1.1.4 has been integrated into Taurus Firmware v2.0.0.
    • Known issue:
  • Soft reboot of the Taurus / MMX2 takes longer by 2 minutes than usual. Hard reboot (e.g. a power cycle) is faster than the soft one
    • v1.6.2b2
    Release date: 2022-12-08
    Bugfix:
  • Client OS no longer detects the disabled ethernet connection on USB-C port as an active network.
  • Port Power Role settings are preserved in case of overcurrent or when disconnecting the USB-C cable.
    • Known issue:
  • Soft reboot of the Taurus / MMX2 takes longer by 2 minutes than usual. Hard reboot (e.g. a power cycle) is faster than the soft one
    • v1.6.1b2
    Release date: 2022-11-10
    New feature:
  • Advanced Ethernet configuration supports separate User/Control LANs and dedicated ports for BYOD devices.
  • Basic authentication flow improvement
  • Optimized log message flow
    • Bugfix:
  • In overcurrent condition notebook charging is disabled only, all other functions are maintained.
    • Known issue:
  • Soft reboot of the Taurus / MMX2 takes longer by 2 minutes than usual. Hard reboot (e.g. a power cycle) is faster than the soft one
    • v1.6.0b3
    Release date: 2022-10-27
    New feature:
  • Advanced Ethernet configuration supports separate User/Control LANs and dedicated ports for BYOD devices.
  • Optimized log message flow
    • Bugfix:
  • In overcurrent condition notebook charging is disabled only, all other functions are maintained.
    • Known issue:
  • Soft reboot of the Taurus / MMX2 takes longer by 2 minutes than usual. Hard reboot (e.g. a power cycle) is faster than the soft one
    • v1.5.1b2
    Release date: 2022-09-15
    Bugfix:
  • LARA v1.1.1. has been integrated into Taurus v1.5.1. For more information please visit: https://go.lightware.com/lara-release-note-v1.1.1
    • Known issue:
  • Soft reboot of the Taurus / MMX2 takes longer by 2 minutes than usual. Hard reboot (e.g. a power cycle) is faster than the soft one
    • v1.5.0b7
    Release date: 2022-08-31
    New feature:
  • UserScripts can not be used from Firmware version 1.5.0, use LARA (Lightware Advanced Room Automation) configurations instead LARA v1.1.0. has been integrated into Taurus v1.5.0 For more information please visit: https://go.lightware.com/lara-release-note-v1.1.0b28
  • Packages for Taurus UCX and Taurus MMX2 are separated from Firmware version 1.5.0. Please download the specific firmware package for your product.
  • Device label will not be overwritten when cloning configuration. Please ignore the warning in LDC / Bulk Management
  • Stability improvements have been added
    • Known issue:
  • Soft reboot of the Taurus / MMX2 takes longer by 2 minutes than usual. Hard reboot (e.g. a power cycle) is faster than the soft one.