This documentation applies to version 1.6.1 of Lights-Out for Windows Home Server v1.

• Improved communication between client tray app and service
• Added a workaround for resume issues on Windows 10
• Added support for MAC OSX 10.11 (El Capitan)

• Fixed: Overflow issue if clients has 10 or more network interfaces
• Fixed: Tooltip exceeds 64 characters on localized versions
• Fixed: Service dies under high CPU load (e.g. running Blender)
• Fixed: Problems with Lights-Out client UI and connected standby (e.g. Surface 3 Pro)
• Fixed: Automatic wake-up after network change
• Added: Support for Windows 10

• Fixed: Missing backup detection if "Always on during backup" is disabled

• Fixed: Calendar issue introduced in build 2136. Server goes into standby 3 minutes before a calendar entry starts if server is already active and calendar entry has a forced end action
• Fixed: Random silent service crash
• Fixed: Idle detection for Mac Agent running on a headless Mac Mini
• Fixed: Occasional crash in network scanner with multiple network cards
• Fixed: Log file write access issue
• Fixed: Domain user access detection
• Fixed: Missing clients if global monitoring is disabled
• Fixed: Unexpected client count down window
• Changed: Removed http prefix on wake domain to prevent a crash in windows store app
• Changed: Task scheduler tasks are no longer hidden
• Changed: Mobile web site shows active devices again
• Changed: Mac Agent does no longer display missing license if run outside home network
• Changed: Increased interval between pinging ip devices
• Added: LightsOutCleanup tool
• Added: Support for Windows 10
• Added: Support for Windows Server Technical Preview
• Added: Support for High-DPI Displays
• Added: Windows 8 icon set for client application
• Added: Support for Mac OS X 10.10 (Yosemite)
• Added: Command line option to trigger client action after backup
• Added: Popup message for new version information
• Added: Client wakes server 2-5 minutes before a WHS/WSE backup starts

• Added action timer on status tab, color change during count down
• Increased max. delay time limit to 240 minutes
• Standard action is now suppressed if backup or calendar tasks are scheduled within next 3 minutes
• Improved communication between WHS Console and Service
• Fixed a configuration issue for the Lights-Out Mac Agent
• Fixed a bug in ShareMonitor introduced in 1.5.4
• Fixed client About dialog, shows no longer licensed to <number> if server is not running
• Fixed managing computers and server via mobile app
• Fixed jumping mouse arrow on client

• Fixed a timing problem in command line application
• Fixed scrambled task editor dialog
• Fixed a deadlock condition in service
• Fixed a problem with MacAgent Installer on WHS v1
• Fixed delayed update of remote access user
• Fixed a bug in file monitor (reported activity while disabled)
• Split RDP and console monitoring into 2 options
• Added RDP and console monitoring to uptime chart
• Completely reworked wake-on-lan code to fix issues with changing network adapters (LAN -> WLAN -> LAN)
• Added task list cleanup for outdated calendar events (older than 2 months)
• Lights-Out client can now be operated in parallel with another Lights-Out server installation
• In place license upgrade (discount code)
• New 30 day evaluation period
• Client software can wake additional devices (registry key required)

• Fixed client backup problems if client is configured to not wake the server
• Fixed missing next calendar events for a task which spans midnight and runs every day
• Fixed high CPU load in client service if server is offline
• Fixed missing status for Apple Mac and mobile devices
• Fixed a problem with special characters in name of IP based devices
• Fixed a problem with identity mapping in Mac Agent
• Changed client standby action initiated from dashboard or Lights-Out Mobile App. Uses hibernation if configured as action after backup, standby otherwise.
• Changed network monitor to better handle pulsed transmission used for example by XBMC
• Added better support for mobile devices in computer properties
• Added detection for WebDAV issues in Mac Agent and Lights-Out Mobile
• Added different product titles
• Added backup command to client context menu (this combines wake-up, backup and action after backup)
• Added backup command to command line client
• Added correct sorting to all columns in computer tab

• Fixed MAC detection on server with bridged server NICs
• Fixed console crash after clicking on error link in monitored sources
• Fixed unwanted client standby when started from shutdown for backup
• Fixed problem with wake-up on client when no IPv4 route was available
• Fixed remote access detection after IIS restart
• Fixed handling of IP clients without a MAC
• Fixed problem with incomplete xml data files
• Fixed change of DST problem with WHS Connector
• Fixed wrong date formatting in calendar for some regions like Japanese
• Fixed wrong backup date when client backup is disabled
• Fixed problem with deleted tasklist (delete was not handled, tasks were not removed)
• Fixed bug in edit properties dialog
• Fixed wrong listing of next calendar events for tasks which span midnight
• Changed internal structure of services (both server and client) to fix start-up problems
• Added force option to action after backup
• Added new option for devices which work as router or repeater
• Added a user action to run a user defined command instead of standby
• Added handling of additional routers or gateways
• Added client command line application
• Added handling (starting) of dependent services on server resume
• Added Apple Mac OS X support (Mac Agent)

• Fixed a problem in file monitoring
• Fixed a problem in Backup/System monitoring
• Fixed a wrong backup time calculation
• Fixed a problem with missing updates on the Monitored Sources panel
• Added a message when user access to web site is denied

• Added client actions for shutdown, standby and reboot
• Added share monitor
• Added console session monitor
• Added display of active monitors
• Added day slider to uptime chart
• Added display of scheduled backup times to computer tab
• Added timer support for scheduled client wake-up
• Fixed distorted status page when DPI setting of display has been changed to a nonstandard value or when big fonts have been used
• Fixed missing timer reset when standard action or wait time has been changed
• Fixed bug in handling start/stop service names
• Changed background and font colours to allow high contrast themes

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