KeeneticOS 5.0
KeeneticOS release notes for Keenetic Buddy 4 (KN-3211) 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 4 (KN-3211) is currently in the Standard Updates support period and receives regular software updates, including security enhancements, new features, operating system updates, and bug fixes.
What’s new?
Welcoming the KeeneticOS next major release 5.0! This long-awaited upgrade introduces numerous enhancements to our beautiful and user-friendly web interface, along with a comprehensive list of improvements under the hood. We’ve prepared a range of new features, including a powerful DNS-based routing capability, a simple and effective WireGuard VPN server application, enhanced IPv6 support, and a smart Internet backup solution using a built-in 5G/4G modem on mesh extenders. You also get flexible and trustworthy application filtering for your home devices and VPN users, a web UI for a versatile iPerf3 speed tester, and easy eSIM management. Your router is now faster, more reliable, and more enjoyable to use and set up, whether from a PC or mobile device.
Welcome to the future of Keenetic!
Web Interface & Ease of Use:
New look of the Internet card on the System Dashboard page. The updated design and functionality make it easier to read and monitor traffic stats, providing a cleaner and more intuitive interface.
The Diagnostics page now features an iPerf3 tool in the Network Connection Test section, allowing you to measure bandwidth and network performance directly from the web interface. To get started, install the iPerf3 system component on your device.
Alert pop-ups got a makeover! They are now more readable and visually appealing, contributing to consistency throughout the entire interface.
Automatic light/dark colour scheme — the web interface can now follow the theme of your browser or device.
We’re introducing a new wave of IPv6 enhancements to make your network more flexible and adaptable.
KeenDNS service now features uniform IPv4/IPv6 support, offering direct IPv6 access over the device’s domain name.
Network & Advanced Features:
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Dummyvirtual interface is now available for routing tests and experimental setups.A new Limited rights admin (
manager) role with a privilege level that allows restricted permissions is ideal for devices maintained by ISPs.The import/export operation for static routes now preserves your comments, so the file remains readable by humans.
Security Improvements:
Update of the kernel and internal OS services closes freshly discovered CVE vulnerabilities.
Public web access is blocked if the device administrator password is weak.
The system prevents users with read-only access from viewing sensitive data.
We greatly appreciate your continued support and engagement. Your feedback helps us make Keenetic even better. For any questions, discussions, issue reporting, or contacting our development team, please visit our forum. Thank you for choosing Keenetic!
KeeneticOS 5.0.4
16/01/2026
Improved
Fixed
KeeneticOS 5.0.3
18/12/2025
Fixed
KeeneticOS 5.0.2
05/12/2025
New
Improved
Fixed
KeeneticOS 5.0.1
14/11/2025
Improved
The following improvements have been applied to the Web Interface.
Redesigned alert pop-ups in the Web Interface for clearer interaction, better readability and a more consistent visual style. [NWI-4469]
Improved detection and error messaging for outdated browsers when opening the Web Interface. [NWI-4273]
Fixed
KeeneticOS 5.0.0
29/10/2025
Improved
Fixed
KeeneticOS 5.0 Beta 3
10/10/2025
Fixed
KeeneticOS 5.0 Beta 2
26/09/2025
New
Introduced a new design for the Internet card on the System Dashboard page, featuring an updated layout and buttons to manage the display of connection statistics and traffic chart blocks. [NWI-4377]
Fixed
KeeneticOS 5.0 Beta 1
11/09/2025
New
The Diagnostics page now includes an iPerf utility in the Network Connection Test section, enabling bandwidth and performance testing directly from the web interface. To use it, install the iPerf3 system component on your device. [NWI-4371]
The new iperf3 system component has been implemented, enabling the measurement of bandwidth of a specified network connection via the command line interface (CLI). However, test speeds may be constrained by the performance of specific router models. [NDM-3785]
tools iperf3 {host} [ipv4 | ipv6] [tcp | udp] [port {port}] [bitrate {bitrate}] [time {time} | bytes {bytes}] [source-interface {source-interface}]
Example command:
tools iperf3 ping.online.net port 5202 time 10
Improved
The client part of the iperf3 system component has been extended to support the
reverseandstreamsarguments, enabling download bandwidth testing and the use of parallel network streams. [NDM-3963]tools iperf3 {host} [ipv4 | ipv6] [tcp | udp] [reverse] [port {port}] [bitrate {bitrate}] [streams {streams}] [time {time} | bytes {bytes}] [source-interface {source-interface}];
Example command:
tools iperf3 ping.online.net reverse port 5202 streams 2 time 5.