Netrinos Client v1.2.6 Release Notes

Release Date: 2026-01-09

Overview

Version 1.2.6 dramatically improves startup speed. Peers are now detected in seconds instead of minutes, thanks to a new WebSocket-based coordination system.

What’s Improved

Real-Time Peer Discovery

A new WebSocket-based signal channel coordinates peer discovery in real-time. After logging in, your peers are detected and connected within seconds. When other peers come online, you’re notified immediately.

Result: Peers detected in ~2 seconds instead of up to 2 minutes.

Improved NAT Traversal

Peers known to be offline are now skipped during connection tests. This reduces load on router NAT tables, improving reliability on consumer routers and other low-end network equipment.

Windows ACL Connection Tracking

Windows Access Control now tracks outbound connections, allowing return traffic even when the remote peer is not in the ACL. This matches the Linux/macOS behavior using nftables/pf connection state tracking.

Fixes

• Fixed edge case where Windows gateway failed to connect on cold starts
• Fixed edge case where Windows gateway didn’t route to local network devices
• Fixed rare connection delays when testing peers running older versions
• Fixed rare timeout when two peers tested each other simultaneously
• Fixed Windows NodeID case sensitivity causing peer discovery failures
• Added relay command to CLI help output

Compatibility

• Works with v1.2.4 and v1.2.5 clients
• Mixed-version networks supported
• No configuration changes required

Updating

Use your normal update process. No special steps required.