KeeneticOS 5.2
KeeneticOS release notes for Keenetic Buddy 6 (KN-3411) in the Preview Channel
KeeneticOS releases in this channel provide the chance to be among the first to try the latest updates, performance improvements and new features, all with minimal risk. It is updated roughly every two weeks, with major updates about every two months. Releases here are typically more than a month in advance of release to the general audience in the Main Channel.
Keenetic Buddy 6 (KN-3411) is currently in the Standard Updates support period and receives regular software updates, including security enhancements, new features, operating system updates, and bug fixes.
KeeneticOS 5.2 Beta 3
05/11/2026
New
Implemented system backup creation and deployment. [NDM-4830]
system backup password generate— generate a security key for the backup file;system backup password set {password}— set a{password}security key to be used for creating a backup file;system backup password no set— clear the configured backup security key;system backup password validate {password}— validate the strength of a{password}security key;system backup commit— commit the deployed backup using configuration only and restart the device;system backup reset— reset the backup state and cancel current deployment;show system backup status— display the status of the currently deployed backup;copy flash:/backup {destination}— create a backup image containing device configuration and operating system at the specified{destination};copy {source} flash:/backup {password}— deploy an existing backup image from the specified{source}using the{password}security key.
Added a Back Up and Restore section on the Files tab in System Settings to manage encrypted backups of all device settings and the operating system. Backups can be used to restore your device to its previous state or to transfer your settings to another compatible device. [NWI-5129]
Improved
Fixed
KeeneticOS 5.2 Beta 2
27/10/2026
Improved
Fixed
KeeneticOS 5.2 Beta 1
19/10/2026
New
Added System Security page featuring a display of system events in the Security Log, brute-force protection settings for network services, and DoS attack mitigation controls. [NWI-5104]
Implemented the web-based command line system shell, accessible from the right slide-out menu after installing the Browser-based Command-Line Interface system component. [NWI-4900]
Improved
Updated SSL/TLS cipher suite configuration and added ML-KEM support for post-quantum cryptography. [NDM-4663]
The following improvements have been applied to the Web Interface.
Enhanced the Clients page on Extender devices by adding an option to hide offline clients and a tooltip to display the client count by status. [NWI-5051]
Upgraded the system authentication method for the HTTP suite to harden security. [NDM-4515]
Enabled post-quantum key exchange for the SSH protocol to comply with modern security standard. [NDM-4299]
The following improvements have been applied to the Web Interface.
Added access tokens information display on the Users and Access page. [NWI-4923]
Added a dedicated tab on the Diagnostics page showing system sessions information. [NWI-4924]
Improved the Wireless Access Control page operation when no changes are made to access list. [SYS-1808]
Enabled the inclusion of segments without an IP address on the controller node in the Wi-Fi System. [NDM-4443]