yihua.chen Staff
We are excited to announce the release of the latest PhotonicatWrt r7854 firmware for Photonicat 2.
This update brings a large number of improvements across system performance, networking, modem stability, power management, and user experience.
Major highlights include:
- Faster boot time — reduced from 17.4s to 7.2s with optimized boot process and filesystem improvements.
- Improved WAN management — new WAN priority system with faster failover between Ethernet, WiFi WAN, PPPoE, and Cellular.
3.Better 5G modem experience — redesigned FM350-GL modem management with improved stability, network mode control, LTE fallback, and modem diagnostics.
4.Enhanced battery management — more accurate battery level reporting, improved charging control, and lower standby power consumption.
5.New diagnostics tools — device orientation display, battery information, modem logs, and hardware testing utilities.
6.System optimization and security improvements — reduced background services, lower CPU usage, improved flash lifetime, and enhanced web interface security.
7.Mini display improvements — new animations, better system information display, and improved user interaction.
The MCU firmware has also been updated with improved battery calibration, standby power efficiency, LED behavior, raise-to-wake detection, and startup stability.
Download:
https://dl.photonicat.com/images/photonicat2/openwrt/photonicatwrt-26.04.1-r7854-bb41828a57
Please follow the official upgrade guide before updating.
Thank you to all Photonicat users for your feedback and support. We will continue improving Photonicat 2 with more features and optimizations.