Socket Version 6.0 Release Notes

These are the features that are included in Socket version 6.0. Some of the features are scheduled as part of a future release, see the Cato Networks Release Notes for when a feature is released.

• Improved Socket Resiliency:Infrastructure enhancement - if there are connectivity issues with the Cato Cloud, the Socket reconnects to the same PoP more quickly.
• Recovery via Internet:If there are connectivity issues with the Cato Cloud, Internet traffic is recovered using the ISP links and bypasses the Cato Cloud. This feature is available as a Global Setting or for individual sites.

• This feature is enabled by default.
• Disable this feature to prevent connections to the Internet during recovery.

• Enhanced Messages for Connectivity Events Alerts:We enhanced the wording of connectivity alerts to provide more information for Reconnect events and alerts.
• Socket High Availability Enhancements:

• Support virtual MAC address with VRRP.
• Select the dedicated interface on each Socket for the VRRP heartbeat.

• (Future release) Recovery via Alt. WAN: If there are temporary connectivity problems to the Cato Cloud or ISP, this feature provides resiliency.
• (Feature deferred and in development) Socket Monitoring: Provides direct read-only access to the Socket, and shows extensive monitoring and health data.
• (Future release) Last-Mile Monitoring: Monitor and report on the ISP performance and status.
• (Future release) IP Overlapping between Sites: Adds more flexibility to the customer’s network design.
• Stability improvements.
• Bug fixes.