KeeneticOS 5.1
KeeneticOS release notes for Keenetic Buddy 5 (KN-3311) 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 5 (KN-3311) 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?
The next KeeneticOS version 5.1 release is out, bringing substantial improvements to usability along with modern networking features. The web interface now provides convenient dedicated Wi-Fi settings and Storages & Devices pages, a redesigned Firewall with IPv6 support, and usability improvements to Client Lists and Traffic Monitor pages. Mesh Wi-Fi System capabilities have been expanded for extenders that support mobile network connectivity. Networking and connectivity receive numerous updates, including an upgrade to ZeroTier implementation that now supports custom server configurations. A comprehensive update has been applied across a wide set of key security components, and guest Wi-Fi networks now receive stronger protection against malicious AirSnitch attacks.
Web Interface and Usability:
A dedicated page now lets you manage all your Wi-Fi networks from a single location, centralizing Wi-Fi settings and consolidating common radio interface options. All local networks are now logically grouped on the Segments page, reducing the need to navigate multiple menus.
Mesh Wi-Fi System
Detailed connection information is now available for wired clients connected via Wi-Fi system extenders, making it easier to devise the position of each device on your network and its use of network capacity.
Security Improvements:
Updated key system components, including OpenSSL, curl and libevent, providing protection against multiple newly discovered vulnerabilities.
Improved security for guest and isolated Wi-Fi networks. KeeneticOS now provides enhanced protection against the AirSnitch attack by strengthening the Wi-Fi Client Isolation mechanism, helping prevent isolated wireless devices from communicating with the rest of your network.
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 5.1.2
22/07/2026
Improved
Fixed
KeeneticOS 5.1.1
08/07/2026
Improved
Fixed
KeeneticOS 5.1.0
19/06/2026
Improved
Fixed
KeeneticOS 5.1 Beta 4
28/05/2026
Maintenance release
This maintenance release for Keenetic Buddy 5 (KN-3311) has only minor changes.
KeeneticOS 5.1 Beta 3
20/05/2026
Maintenance release
This maintenance release for Keenetic Buddy 5 (KN-3311) has only minor changes.
KeeneticOS 5.1 Beta 2
14/05/2026
Improved
Fixed
KeeneticOS 5.1 Beta 1
23/04/2026