5.06.0006

Released 10/24/2024

Important: For the best reader functionality, including improved EM reading, support for MIFARE DESFire EV3 and stability improvements, updating the VAKA readers' software is recommended. Read more and download the update here .

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

- Update must be done on site.

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

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

* For VAPI integrations against third-party systems, note that VAKA 5.06 requires at least VAPI 5.0.6.

What is new?

VAKA Admin

  • Added support for SimonsVoss Offline locks in the SmartIntego AX series. Read more here .
  • Moved menu item Calendars to under menu item Schedules.

VAKA Java/PC client

  • Improved user import (column order no longer matters).
  • Corrected problem with display of alarm settings in bistable mode.
  • Improved dialogues in case of failed login.
  • Improved user interface when creating Timeschedule .
  • Improved event texts for some events.
  • Fixed user interface where speed dial alerts were incorrectly displayed if the system did not have C10 connected, or had intercom set up for organization group.

Other

  • Stability and security improvements.

Compatibility

VAKA Admin

VAKA Admin is verified to work with the following browsers:

  • Apple Safari: 15.6.1
  • Google Chrome: 118.0.5993.71
  • Microsoft Edge: 117.0.2045.60
  • Mozilla Firefox: 118.0.2

Java/PC-client

The Java/PC client has been verified to work with these versions:

  • JRE 8: Eclipse Adoptium openjdk 1.8.0.272.
  • JRE 11: openjdk 11.0.20.1
  • Webstart alternatives (JNLP File): OpenWebStart 1.8.0 and 1.9.0

Update information

Before updating to VAKA 5.06, the system must be at least version 3.86, 3.87 or 3.88. In case the system is in older version, follow previous update instructions to upgrade to any of the 3.8 versions.

For questions and for help with updating, please contact technical support, +46 (0)8-722 34 40, button selection 2 or [email protected].

After upgrade, the following versions apply

 

Product Version Showed in
B60/VAKA Admin 5.06.0007 The System Diagnostics/About dialog box
B05, B06, B15, B16, B17, B17-R, B25, B26, B27, B27-R 5.06.0008 System diagnostics
B28, B18 5.06.0008 System diagnostics
PC-client 5.06.0005 (shown as 5.06.05) VAKA window
Info- and booking panel 5.06.0006 Configuration menu in panel
ClosedUpdate from minimum VAKA generation 4

To do before updating

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.

Back up relevant events

In the JAVA client, filter out relevant events and export these to CSV file..

Open port 443

After update, some communication will take place via 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

Follow the instructions for Manual update with the package vaka-mini-5.06.0006.vfp .

To do after update

Firmware A56

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

ClosedUppdate from 3.86, 3.87 or 3.88

To do before updating

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.

Back up relevant events

In the JAVA client, filter out relevant events and export these to CSV file..

Open port 443

After update, some communication will take place via 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-5.06.0006.vfp

System with B60

Follow the instructions for Manual update with the package vaka-maxi-5.06.0006.vfp .

To do after update

Set country- and area code

To prepare for future functions, the Country Code and Area Code for the intercom needs to be entered at the first login after updating. This is done in the dialog that is presented.

Associate email address with migrated administrators and installers

When updating 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.

 

Updated11/11/2024