4/28 April 28 - Windows Roaming Client 2.0.8 Production

A new version of the

Windows Roaming Client

is now available via the

Production

channel for new installations.

This version can be downloaded from the dashboard Deployments → Roaming Clients → Install Guide, or by selecting the Install Guide from the Control Center in the Roaming Client Management dashboard.

For more details on Release Channels and the current versions available for both Beta and Production channels, check out our help docs.

Cumulative updates spanning the Beta versions, 2.0.3 through 2.0.8 Beta, include the following enhancements over the previous Production version:

🖧 Connectivity Improvements

Reliable Wake/Sleep Reconnection:
RC resumes filtering and connectivity correctly after waking from sleep.
Static IP Conflict Fix Post-Wake/Boot:
Restores valid network settings after wake/boot, preventing offline states.
Persistent Static IP Loss Resolved:
Static IP workstations maintain uninterrupted network access.
USB Ethernet Disconnection Fix:
Handles USB Ethernet adapter and docking station disconnections gracefully.
Improved DNS Settings Restoration:
Correctly restores DNS settings across Wi-Fi profiles and hardware settings.
Enhanced Sleep Handling on Windows 11:
Modern sleep mode improvements and delayed startup for stable reconnection.

🌐 DNS Handling Enhancements

IPv6 DNS Leak Prevention:
Corrected behavior during IPv6/IPv4 network switches, avoiding DNS leaks.
Network Switching DNS Fallback Improvement:
Fallback DNS now correctly set when switching networks.
Instant VPN Local Domain Resolution:
Immediate local domain resolution on VPN connection without fallback delays.
Improved Local Domain Resolution Error Handling:
Prevents errors when cycling through local resolvers during resolution attempts.
Network Backup Settings Synchronization:
Ensures memory and registry DNS backups sync properly to maintain connectivity.

🛠️ Recovery & Stability

RC Recovery Enhancement:
Handles no-network scenarios at restart, ensuring stable recovery once connectivity returns.
Improved Restoration of Interfaces:
Correctly restores multiple interfaces after shutdown while asleep.
Enhanced RC Status Display in Portal:
Status indicators update reliably, even without a user logged in.

⚙️ Maintenance, Installation, and Usability

Software Packaging Optimization:
Enables smoother upgrades from older RC versions.
Registry Clean Option Fixed:
REGCLEAN now successfully removes registry values during white label uninstalls.
Simplified Version Display:
Cleaner and easier-to-read RC version formatting.