================================================================================ LAN Bridger Changelog ================================================================================ 0.9.10b (17 Jun 2010) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Fixed problem with internationalized versions of Windows XP and non-ASCII Windows account names on all versions of Windows. * Fixed problem with connection port settings being forgotten after restarts. 0.9.9b (08 Jun 2010) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + UPnP and NAT-PMP support have been added. LAN Bridger will attempt to communicate with your router to forward the appropriate port when you host and join networks. + IP address lookups when hosting networks are now always performed. + Networks are now automatically synced with lanbridger.com. Accessing networks via lanbridger.com links still requires the profile ID and the network password. + The installed size of LAN Bridger has been reduced by 2MB. + Added 'Report problem...' tool to the help menu. If you encounter an error when using LAN Bridger, please use the tool to send us a report. + Added verbose logging option to application preferences. + Moved connection settings from edit network window to application preferences. * Fixed several issues with non-ASCII network names. * Fixed problems with the virtual network adapter when repairing an existing LAN Bridger installation. 0.9.8b (23 Mar 2010) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * The UI no longer crashes when attempting to host a network on Windows XP. * LAN Bridger protocol URLs (lb:) now work on Windows XP. * Problems with auto-hosting networks on system start have been fixed. * The UI no longer crashes when closing and disconnecting at the password prompt. * An error downloading web profiles when attempting to join networks has been fixed. 0.9.7b (17 Mar 2010) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Shell integration has been added. Double-clicking on a .pub_profile launches LAN Bridger and attempts to join the network, and double-clicking on a .priv_profile launches LAN Bridger and attempts to host the network. + Network sharing is now available. When you host a network, a share icon appears in the upper right corner of the window. Clicking it will allow you to share your network via e-mail, IM, Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, and any other social network. + Context menus have been added for peers. When you right click on a peer in a network, you will be given a list of actions. In this release, actions consist of: copy virtual IP address, browse shares, and ping. + LAN Bridger can now automatically host networks on system start. This option can be configured in preferences, on the service tab. + The LAN Bridger installer now automatically uninstalls previous versions of LAN Bridger when upgrading. + Logging is less verbose, is capped at a maximum size, and is cleared every time the system is restarted. * Numerous minor UI problems have been fixed. * Several application logic errors have been fixed. * File names with invalid characters are now more concise. * Fixed a protocol version bug that allowed older versions of LAN Bridger to inappropriately connect to newer versions. 0.9.6b (24 Feb 2010) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Windows 7 32-bit is now fully supported. + Windows 7 64-bit is now fully supported. + Completely re-architected LAN Bridger into a client and service. As a result, LAN Bridger no longer runs as administrator and UAC elevation prompts should be a thing of the past. Additionally, LAN Bridger can now run without a UI, freeing up memory and CPU usage. + Completely re-designed the UI to be more concise and user-friendly. The UI now makes use of WPF and is written in .net, enabling greater flexibility and reducing rendering quirks. + Moved to Windows Installer based installation mechanism. LAN Bridger now installs using an MSI, making it more friendly for automated deployments. + Unified network state control in the host, reducing the frequency of inaccurate network lists for peers. + LAN Bridger now automatically adds an exception for itself to Windows Firewall. 0.9.5b (02 Mar 2009) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Fixed bug that caused LAN Bridger to fail to host and join networks on Windows Server 2003. 0.9.4b (08 Dec 2008) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Windows XP 64-bit is now fully supported. + Windows Vista 64-bit is now fully supported. + Windows Server 2003 64-bit is now fully supported. + Windows Server 2008 64-bit is now fully supported. + Driver, application, and installer are now digitally signed. * Fixed critical bug in packet receive path. * Fixed a version mismatch bug in connection handshaking. * Fixed a version mismatch bug in update check. * Prevent setting preferred subnet to a subnet that is in the exclusions list. * Fixed issue in network settings that prevented setting a preferred subnet. * Fixed issues with joining networks. Joining users should experience fewer problems when attempting to join a properly configured network. * Enforce a maximum length on packet queues, reducing congestion-related problems. * Fixed additional minor bugs. 0.9.3b (05 Aug 2008) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Windows Vista 32-bit is now fully supported. + Added context menu to tray icon. + If an invalid password is entered when joining a password-protected network, you are now re-prompted for the correct password. + Added ability to check for newer versions of LAN Bridger from within the application. + The LAN Bridger virtual network connection is now clearly labeled "LAN Bridger Connection" rather than the more obtuse "Local Area Connection #" + Added basic support for command line options. See documentation for details. + Wizards have been greatly improved. + The welcome screen has been greatly improved. + Presence of the virtual network driver is now checked on application launch. + The network protocol has been greatly improved. + LAN Bridger now creates a default configuration file if no configuration file is present. + Detailed descriptions of error messages have been added to the LAN Bridger website. The application links to these errors when appropriate. * Fixed issue with disappearing selection of peers in network browser. * Fixed several stability issues. * Fully fixed broadcast issues in XP & Vista. * Fixed issue with multiple IP addresses being assigned to the network adapter. 0.9.2b (21 Sep 2007) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Using SHA-256 rather than MD5 for password hashes. Older network profiles are no longer valid. + Upgraded network profile RSA keys to 2048 bit. + Added port testing. As part of the network creation/hosting process, ports are now tested to ensure connectibility. + The port LAN Bridger listens on is now determined by network profiles when creating a virtual network. This port can be changed in Network Settings. + The password for a virtual network can now be changed in Network Settings. + Enhanced UI slightly. + Added tooltip information to tray icon. * Fixed several stability issues. 0.9.1b (19 Aug 2007) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + First public release.