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AT&T Global Network Client Changelog

What's new in AT&T Global Network Client 10.9.0.2325

Apr 8, 2024
  • Make the client 64 bit
  • LPE Enhancements
  • Allow the LPE rule number to not be sequential
  • Update SQLite to version 3.45.0
  • Update OPSWAT OESIS to version 4.3.3923.0
  • Address concerns, including all discovered by Veracode scan
  • Bug fix: Various minor bugs addressed

New in AT&T Global Network Client 10.8.2.2090 (Oct 16, 2023)

  • Remove focus reporting
  • Log system cleanup
  • Update System.Data.SQLite to 1.0.118
  • Update OPSWAT OESIS to version 4.3.3714.0
  • Updated the system to use the ISO 639 language names
  • Detect if the client is running on a virtual machine
  • Address concerns, including all discovered by Veracode scan
  • Bug fix: Various minor bugs addressed
  • Bug fix: Sometimes the client is not always creating a backup of the database

New in AT&T Global Network Client 10.8.1.1950 (May 12, 2023)

  • Add the ability to lock the account in the login dialog
  • Update SQLite to 3.41.2
  • Address concerns, including all discovered by Veracode scan
  • Bug fix: Problem with hard token
  • Bug fix: When creating a support log the last part of the net client log is missing
  • Bug fix: VNIC is not getting an IP address assigned when using fixed IP and dual access
  • Bug fix: Various minor bugs addressed

New in AT&T Global Network Client 10.8.0.1862 (Feb 28, 2023)

  • Enhancements in recent releases include:
  • Add DH14 for Cisco Firepower ASA IPSec proposal
  • Add the ability to run LPE elevated
  • Add the ability to verify the product and the products version for Is Running rule
  • Address Veracode Issues
  • Prevent the client from installing on Windows 10 1703 and older.
  • Replace RSA BSAFE library with Windows Crypto Next Generation API
  • Replace the Entrust certificates with OpenSSL certificates
  • Update OPSWAT OESIS to version 4.3.3314 – 2023.1.3.29
  • Update SQLite to 3.40.1
  • Bug fix: Client crashes while trying to create a support package
  • Bug fix: Getting an Error using fenced firewall rules
  • Bug fix: Select the last used certificate by the user
  • Bug fix: Various minor bugs addressed

New in AT&T Global Network Client 10.7.3.1799 (Sep 8, 2022)

  • Enhancements in recent releases include:
  • Add capability to allow configuration settings to be applied at the root level, impacting all profiles
  • Added the ability for customer to modify setting for all customization profiles (root profile) instead of individually
  • Improved certificate handling when multiple certificates shared the same expiration date
  • Improve Registry updates to display timestamps in an easier to read manner
  • Update .NET Framework to 4.8
  • Update .NET SQLite to 1.0.116
  • Enhance the authentication information passed to SMx/Service Manager to allow for more flexible AGN Client version control
  • Bug fix: Add a new user without copying sometimes would copy existing profile data anyhow
  • Bug fix: Lightweight Policy Enforcement would not complete the validation steps in certain cases
  • Bug fix: Crash occurred when closing and then restarting the application within 5 seconds
  • Bug fix: Clean up reporting by removing unnecessary data in the version number field
  • Bug fix: Lightweight Policy Enforcement validation was not working correctly in some cases, requiring a change in the logic
  • Bug fix: Change to use a different Windows time zone function to avoid dependency on a function that was made available with a 2019 Windows update

New in AT&T Global Network Client 10.7.2.1777 (Aug 8, 2022)

  • Improved certificate handling when multiple certificates shared the same expiration date
  • Update .NET Framework to 4.8
  • Bug fix: Add a new user without copying sometimes would copy existing profile data anyhow
  • Bug fix: Lightweight Policy Enforcement would not complete the validation steps in certain cases
  • Bug fix: Crash occurred when closing and then restarting the application within 5 seconds
  • Bug fix: Clean up reporting by removing unnecessary data in the version number field
  • Bug fix: Lightweight Policy Enforcement validation was not working correctly in some cases, requiring a change in the logic

New in AT&T Global Network Client 10.7.1.1770 (Jul 30, 2022)

  • Update OPSWAT Lightweight Policy Enforcement (LPE) to provide support for new applications and new versions of existing applications
  • Added: Improved logging capability
  • Added: Logic for more reliable connections to AT&T authentication and reporting servers
  • Added: Added customization option to allow a change to the IKE rekey interval
  • Added: New option for 5Mb for threshold disconnect logic
  • Added: Improved security with HTTPS for the updates of dynamic customization and Wi-Fi access point databases
  • Added: Improve the update processing for the dynamic customization and Wi-Fi access point databases
  • Added: Updated Lightweight Policy Enforcement
  • Added: Upgrade to SQLite 3.38.2w
  • Added: Improve the update processing for the dynamic customization and Wi-Fi access point databases
  • Bug Fix: Activity threshold timeout
  • Bug Fix: Item added to auto start section could get stuck at bottom of list
  • Bug Fix: Command line connect operation has been fixed
  • Bug Fix: Connections through a proxy were not working correctly
  • Bug Fix: Corrected the Lightweight Policy Enforcement message for customized clients

New in AT&T Global Network Client 10.6.0.1490 (Dec 16, 2021)

  • Update OPSWAT Lightweight Policy Enforcement (LPE) to provide support for new applications and new
  • Versions of existing applications
  • Change the file system directory used for OPSWAT LPE for better organization
  • Update registry search for Outlook path to allow for emailing of support logs
  • Update localization code to allow AGN Client to continue support for Spanish, German, French, and
  • Japanese language
  • Disable IPSec DES and MD5 algorithms in the interest of enforcing better security. These algorithms
  • Have been previously disabled in the AT&T configuration servers.
  • Enhance logs to clearly indicate when Windows 11 is used
  • Enhance LPE logging to provide more detail to assist support teams with troubleshooting
  • Bug Fix: When an incorrect password was entered followed by entry of a valid password the valid
  • Password was still showing as an incorrect password
  • Bug Fix: Login Properties did not display correctly when using Secure Desktop (PLAP)
  • Bug fix: Update SMRS report data feed to reflect correct service type when using TLS VPN

New in AT&T Global Network Client 10.5.0.1325 (Jun 25, 2021)

  • Enhancements included in recent releases include:
  • Completed moving all remaining databases to SQLite
  • Address security and vulnerability concerns, including all discovered by Veracode scan
  • Updated OPSWAT Lightweight Policy Enforcement to provide support for new applications and new versions of existing applications
  • Update SQLite to version 3.35.5
  • Bug fix: Deleting of saved certificate was not working correctly
  • Bug fix: Translation to non English languages was not always accurate
  • Bug fix: VIG/SIG VPN endpoint selection algorithm logic
  • Bug fix: Client was incorrectly creating multiple profiles when using certificates as primary authentication

New in AT&T Global Network Client 10.2.2.736 Beta (Apr 4, 2020)

  • Bug fix – Login prompt graphics issue resolved
  • Bug fix – Protocol used with AT&T authentication servers was changed to https for better security
  • Bug fix – Command line processing option fixed to allow password to be passed correctly
  • Bug fix – Session history logs were fixed to show complete session information

New in AT&T Global Network Client 10.1.0 Beta (Apr 4, 2020)

  • Added SHA2 support and Diffie-Hellman groups 14 and 15
  • Improved display of certificates related to smart card authentication
  • Updated OPSWAT version and Lightweight Policy Enforcement data
  • Updated cellular connectivity handling of connections

New in AT&T Global Network Client 10.0.0 Beta (Apr 4, 2020)

  • Added SHA2 support and Diffie-Hellman groups 14 and 15 support to provide better security options
  • Improved display of certificates related to smart card authentication. Certificates are now sorted in order of time remaining before expiration.
  • Updated OPSWAT version and Lightweight Policy Enforcement database to ensure compatibility with the latest software releases
  • Added tunnel server ping results when Error 119 occurs with VPN connection to assist AT&T support teams with troubleshooting
  • Removed password “change” option for RADIUS authentication
  • Updated cellular connectivity handling to allow Windows to manage the connection instead of the AGN Client
  • Removed logging of certain session information for better security
  • Bug fixes – Client crashed in certain cases when using RSA to login two times on consecutive connections

New in AT&T Global Network Client 9.9.1 (Jan 23, 2019)

  • Updated Lightweight Policy Enforcement
  • Updated WISPr probe URL (changed to eaccess-cdn.att.com) used for hotspot authentication
  • Bug Fix to prevent crash when changing password
  • Bug fix for “do not allow save password” which allows Administrators to prevent users from saving passwords

New in AT&T Global Network Client 9.8.3 (Jan 9, 2019)

  • Updated Lightweight Policy Enforcement
  • Improved hotspot directory update process by replacing a single server
  • accessed by IP address with multiple servers accessed using a URL.
  • Remove dial options as dial access is being sunset.
  • Bug Fix: Prevent crash found during some password change scenarios.

New in AT&T Global Network Client 9.5.1.3002 (Jul 5, 2014)

  • Bug Fix: Upload logs issue causing a potential client hang issue.

New in AT&T Global Network Client 9.5.0 (Jul 5, 2014)

  • Support for Windows XP has been removed
  • Client will no longer install on Windows XP
  • Add support for Gobi 5000 embedded devices
  • Remove the splash screen (originally added due to long initial launch times on Windows XP)
  • PD logs can now be uploaded to cloud
  • Change mobile service selection 3G menu item to 3G/4G (as opposed to LTE)
  • When users add Access Point Regions, do not force the user to download all the database files again if they are current
  • Include support for latest 3rd party software in LPE
  • Consolidate mobility driver installations
  • Support program updates from IPv6 FTP server
  • Bug Fix: Fix packet loss issue seen with 3DES encryption and heavy outbound, fragmented VPN traffic
  • Bug Fix: Fix issue with displaying incorrect encryption method for SSL-T connections
  • Bug Fix: Fix mobility driver upgrade installer so it properly installs the current mobility device drivers

New in AT&T Global Network Client 9.3 (Sep 14, 2013)

  • Added support for mobile device GPS features
  • Enhanced support for the AT&T Beam (Sierra Wireless 340U)
  • Enhancements to the Lightweight Policy Enforcement feature
  • Enhancements to the use of digital certificates for authentication
  • Enhancements for Wired Ethernet support
  • Added the ability to suppress program updates
  • Changed ephemeral source ports option to be enabled by default
  • Bug Fix: Correct usage of third party authentication providers when do not prompt option is selected

New in AT&T Global Network Client 9.2.1 (Sep 14, 2013)

  • Corrected issue running client on workstations in some countries

New in AT&T Global Network Client 9.2 (Sep 14, 2013)

  • Added support for the Sierra Wireless 340U (Windows 8 not supported)
  • Using .Net 4.5 on Windows 8 devices
  • Added the ability to clear the message log using Alt-C on the keyboard
  • Added ability to customize help desk support countries and numbers in a drop down.
  • Re-architected the Access Point databases for fast updating:
  • Remove cellular credential information from access points
  • Add new dialog that allows the user to download new AP database files.
  • Added ability to export all access points from the database.
  • Change the Access Point default sorting to show loc al first, nationwide second when searching by area code or location.
  • Allow the user and administrators to select geographic regions for which to install access point databases for browsing.
  • Add login preference to select between Yahoo maps and Google maps when viewing Access Points
  • Added Public Property (LOCK_TO_3G=1) to set Mobility Device to 3G only when using a 3G based Custom APN
  • Updated to version 3.5.3633.2 of OPSWAT for Lightweight Policy Enforcement
  • Added logging tool for Lightweight Policy Enforcement troubleshooting
  • Added reset to LPE compliance when LPE_COMPLIANCE_T
  • HRESHOLD is used
  • Option Mobility drivers no longer installed by default
  • Remove cellular credential information from access point database
  • Bug fix for Persistent connections when used with VPN mobility

New in AT&T Global Network Client 9.1.1 (Sep 14, 2013)

  • Re-architect Custom APN to handle all user scenarios
  • Set NetClient to foreground on Windows 8 after connecting to a preferred hotspoy
  • Customization: Allow Window Icon customization
  • Bug Fix: Fix crash related to Bluetooth adapter ID

New in AT&T Global Network Client 9.1 (Sep 14, 2013)

  • Add support for Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro (see web site for limitations)
  • Create Focus records for auto-connected mobility connections
  • Add ability to show technical details of the mobility connection
  • Add ability to show technical details of VPN connections
  • Implement the dynamic update interval value from Service Manager
  • PLAP feature is no longer installed by default
  • Add the ability for customers to add Custom APN information via the installer's public properties (details found in the Admin Guide)
  • Add ability to use a wildcard with Trusted Domains
  • Additional customization enhancements (details found in the Admin Guide)
  • Simplify implementation of VPN Client adapters for customers implementing Multi-homing prevention
  • Update the names of the Mobility (Cellular) technology we're using in our drop-down list of providers
  • Add robustness to the installer to ensure none of the client services and components are running
  • Focus records can now be uploaded to IPv6 collectors
  • Get Focus Collector addresses from Service Manager
  • Include support for the latest firewall, anti-virus and anti-malware products in Lightweight Policy Enforcement (3.5.3633)
  • Improve the performance of Lightweight Policy Enforcement
  • Display a meaningful status when connect button is disabled
  • Use a protected config.xml when the zip file has been deployed
  • Convert CERT_SHOW, CERT_SHOW_SET, DISABLE_CELLULAR_
  • SDK from config.ini to config.xml
  • Bug Fix: Investigate and fix a specific mobility issue with mobile where VPN tunnel doesn't get moved to an existing internet connection
  • Bug Fix:
  • Investigate client hung (or) crash during its shutdown after leaving it running for couple of days
  • enter incorrect PIN unlock code on WMB

New in AT&T Global Network Client 9.0.2 (Sep 14, 2013)

  • Fixed INTERNET_ONLY=1 public property
  • Corrected security flaw

New in AT&T Global Network Client 9.0.1 (Sep 14, 2013)

  • Update OPSWAT to latest SDK.
  • Correct screen display for usage meter in localization languages
  • Make necessary VPN driver change to get the right media disconnect notifications on Vista/Win7
  • Make sure Internet Edition writes the default firewall settings to the registry just like managed/laptop connect editions
  • Fix the service so the Hotspot list matches WZC when laptops come out of sleep mode
  • Correct anatomy in profile names
  • Added XML validation for customer driver customizations
  • Add package ID to the Help About dialog
  • Enable the new LPE feature to show AV/AS products that are detected by the Windows Security Center
  • Make the Mobility Information dialog more readable.
  • Verify that new firmware for the 313U (Momentum) and the MC7700 (Sierra Gobi 3000) Sierra LTE phone number not showing
  • Added ability to not display the Yes/No prompt for soft token use
  • Added migrate log to logs menu