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OmniNervous v0.5.0 Upgrade
This release upgrades the core networking library OmniNervous from v0.4.0 to v0.5.0, bringing improved performance and laying the groundwork for future L2 VPN support.
What's New in OmniNervous v0.5.0
| Feature | Description | Status in OmniEdge |
|---|---|---|
| L2 VPN Transport | Ethernet-level bridging via TAP devices | Available (Linux-only, opt-in) |
| L2 Fragmentation | MTU-aware packet fragmentation/reassembly | Available with L2 mode |
| L2 Prometheus Metrics | Observability for L2 traffic | Available with L2 mode |
| Userspace WireGuard Improvements | Better handshake timing, memory efficiency | Automatic |
Compatibility
- 100% Backward Compatible: All existing L3 VPN functionality unchanged
- No Breaking Changes: All APIs used by OmniEdge remain identical
- Same Behavior: Default mode continues to use L3 (IP-level) transport
L2 VPN (Future Feature)
OmniNervous v0.5.0 introduces L2 VPN support for Linux systems. This enables Ethernet-level bridging useful for:
- Legacy protocol support (NetBIOS, ARP-based discovery)
- Network appliance virtualization
- VLAN bridging across sites
Note: L2 VPN is not supporting linux.
Technical Details
| Component | Change |
|---|---|
omninervous |
v0.4.0 → v0.5.0 |
| Crates updated | omni-tun, omni-proto, omni-core |
| New dependencies | None (L2 module is feature-gated) |
Compatibility
- OmniNervous: v0.5.0
- Existing Networks: Fully backward compatible with v2.4.x networks
- Mixed Versions: v2.5.0 clients work seamlessly with v2.4.x clients
