Teradek, Serv 4K: Firmware Version 2.21 Update with WiFi Hotspot and Bug Fixes

This update introduces new features, enhances existing functionalities, and addresses several bugs.

New Features

• WiFi Hotspot: The update enables Wi-Fi to be used as a hotspot, allowing the device to share its Internet connectivity.
• Sidecar Metadata File: Users can now enable a sidecar metadata file with their recordings.
• AWS S3 Cloud Service: The update adds the ability to sync recording file uploads with the AWS S3 cloud service.

Changes and Improvements

• Fan Control: The fan now turns off while recording in camera-triggered mode.
• License Entry: The license entry field now supports right-click to paste.
• Network Interface Support: There is added support for multiple network interfaces connecting to the same subnet.
• Remote App Access: Remote app access can now be disabled through system settings.
• Security Updates: Various security updates and improvements have been implemented.
• Ethernet Configuration: Ethernet static IP can now be configured via the front panel on devices with a directional joystick.

Bug Fixes

• Failover Generator: The failover generator did not start if the encoder booted with no video, and resolution/bitrate were set to Auto.
• Video Encoder: The video encoder failed to start if the source was connected after bootup and resolution/bitrate were set to Auto.
• Front Panel Freeze: The front panel interface could freeze if recording was enabled without media selected.
• Audio Stream Drops: Audio stream drops were fixed when the Audio Bitrate was configured at or above 512kbps.
• WebUI Audio Bars: The audio bars on WebUI were not updated based on audio channel selection.
• File Downloads: The recorded file browser was creating file downloads with the names of other clips.
• Deinterlacer Issues: The deinterlacer could cause poor video quality, which has been resolved.
• HEVC Encoding: Improvements were made to interlaced HEVC encoding for better video quality.
• Wi-Fi Network Switching: Switching between saved Wi-Fi networks did not always work correctly.
• Wi-Fi Connection Dialog: The Wi-Fi connection dialog did not always disappear after connecting to a network.
• Name Server Configuration: Name server and domain were sometimes not configured when connecting to Wi-Fi.
• Wi-Fi AP Advertisement: The Wi-Fi AP advertisement was publishing an incorrect security mode.
• Core Firmware Check: The core firmware check would display “Checking” until the device’s local web UI was loaded.
• RED Clipnames: A “0” in the wildcard of RED clipnames was saved as an open bracket “[“.
• Recording Trigger: Stopping a recording from a camera while recording is “Waiting” would trigger another recording.
• Device Name Display: Serv 4K V2 was incorrectly showing up as Prism Flex in Frame.io.
• Modem APNs: Custom modem APNs were not being saved correctly.
• Stream Preset Accounts: The add account button for stream presets was displayed even after the account was configured.