4.18.0022

Released 2023-24-11

- Updating must be carried out by an installer with knowledge of the particular VAKA system.

- Updating must not be done over the internet.

- Before upgrading to a new VAKA version, it is important to ensure compatibility with third-party integrated solutions * . Examples of such solutions are Renz mail boxes and Amido Alliera. To avoid operational disturbances, check with respective party that applicable versions are compatible.

- After updating, it can take up to 45 minutes before the system is fully operational.

- Before upgrading make sure the system security is set to default level (Settings->System->Security).

*VAKA 4.18 requires at least VAPI 4.2.2.

What is new?

Booking

• Added function for language selection so that the user can choose the language at the time of booking. Available languages are Swedish and English. The booking portal can be accessed either via a booking panel or a web browser.

VAKA Admin

• Added function to remotley unlock doors. The function is available in door tab. Read more here.
• Added function to show door status. Door status is presented in Door tab.
• Extended period for displaying events in the log. It is now able to display events for periods longer than two weeks.
• Fixed problem with administrator being logged out when viewing events for users.
• Fixed problem with deleting files in information center. Previously, the "three-point menu" was not displayed on all occasions.

Java/PC-Client

• Fixed problem when logging in to PC/Java client. Added functionality to detect and automatically delete corrupt event files.

Other

• Fixed Let's Encrypt certificate update issue.

Update information

Berfore upgrading to VAKA 4.18, the system must run at least 3.86, 3.87 or 3.88. In the event that the system is in an older version, follow previous upgrade instructions to upgrade to any of the 3.8 versions.

For help with upgrading, please contact the local distributor or the Axema support department, +46 (0)8-722 34 40 (keypress 2) or [email protected].

After upgrade, the following versions apply

Update inside VAKA generation 4

Follow the instructions for Manual update with the package vaka-mini-4.18.0022.vfp.

To do after upgrade

Firmware A56

A56 readers in the system should have at least firmware-t1.06.06r.vfp. Update if needed.

Uppdate from 3.86, 3.87 or 3.88

To do before upgrade

Configure system security

Ensure that the system security is set to the default level (Settings->System->Security).

Create a backup of system data

Create a backu by following the instructions in the Java-client in Settings -> Backup.

Open port 443

After the upgrade, some communication will be done over HTTPS. Therefore port 443 must be open where system parts communicate between network segments and where connection for remote administration is needed.

If there is at least one B60 in the system

Restart a B60 by:

1. From Main Menu in B60, navigate to Tools and press return.
2. Navigate to Restart Device and press return.

Update

System without B60

Follow the instructions for Manual update with the package vaka-mini-4.18.0022.vfp.

System with B60

Follow the instructions for Manual update with the package vaka-maxi-4.18.0022.vfp).

To do after upgrade

Set country- and area code

In order to prepare for future functions, the country code and area code for the intercom must be entered at the first login after upgrading. This is done in the dialog that is presented.

Associate email address with migrated administrators and installers

When upgrading to VAKA 4 or later, former administrators and installers are migrated to users/persons with roles (and rights) to interact with VAKA. Theese users should be given valid e-mail addresses. Please note that, when an e-mail address is specified, this is used as the username when logging into VAKA.

Change playlists from HTTP to HTTPS

If there are playlists where HTTP is used, these must be changed to HTTPS.

Firmware A56

A56 readers in the system should have at least firmware-t1.06.06r.vfp. Update if needed.