Summary
Effective in July 2025, NetModule will enhance the NetModule Router Software (referred to as 'NRSW' hereafter) release cadence by adopting to a quarterly major release cycle, resulting in four releases per year, starting with the publication of NRSW version 5.0.0.100 in July 2025. This adapted release model is so called rolling-release.
Affected Products
The change will affect all NetModule products based on NRSW, including the following series and models:
- NB800
- NB1601
- NB1800, NB1810 series
- NB2800, NB2810 series
- NB3701
- NB3800
Affected Software
- NRSW 4.8.0.x
- NRSW 4.9.0.x
Product Change
The current NRSW software paths 4.8.0.x and 4.9.0.x are discontinued.
From Q3 2025, onwards we will switch to rolling-release mode, i.e., a continuous work on current path, the first rolling-release will be version 5.0.0.100, to be released in Q3 / July 2025.
The cadence changes to rolling-release with quarterly release publication, each quarterly release (Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4) will include the latest functions, performance improvements, cybersecurity patches and other improvements.
The following diagram provides an overview of this current software release practice:
Of course, we as Belden are committed to providing the most reliable, secure solutions to ensure peace-of-mind for our customers, we continually review our products for issues arising from global security attacks. We remain committed to addressing potential security vulnerabilities (CVEs) as quickly as possible. In some cases, this may require an added, unscheduled release. For example, a dedicated cybersecurity patch.
Here’s what we have planned for the current release paths:
Version 5.0 is based on the previous versions 4.9 and 4.8 release. Version 4.8 has been fully integrated into version 4.9, including an updated kernel within version 4.9. This integration enables seamless further development and ensures that all improvements and security updates from version 4.8 are included in version 4.9. This then formed the basis for version 5.0, which builds on these optimized and updated functions. With this release cadence rolling-release, we will have no more sub-paths, this 5.0 version will be continuously evolved afterwards.
To ensure the security of your devices and data, it is crucial to always install the latest updates. With each updated version, you receive important security improvements and customizations that protect your devices from the latest threats.
Previous
In recent years, we have followed the release cadence outlined below,
- Major Release (LTS), April: Long Term Support, End of Support and Repair 3 years after General Availability (GA)
- Major Release (STS), October: Short Term Support, End of Support and Repair 1 year after General Availability (GA)
Description: LTS stands for Long-Term Support Release, and STS stands for Short-Term Support Release.
The following diagram provides an overview of this previous software release practice:
Continuous improvement is a core value of Belden. We would now like to provide you with the availability and improvement of functions four times a year. This shift comes in response to tighter cybersecurity regulations in Europe and to give you better visibility into upcoming features, so they can be planned and delivered more predictably.
Additional Information
Thank you very much for your trust in our company and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your local Belden sales representative belden.com/support/contact-us or NetModule support at netmodule.support@belden.com or by phone our Frankfurt office P. +49 6196 779979 0 / Bern office P. +41 31 985 25 10