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==Issues with LAN mode requiring authorization== | ==Issues with LAN mode requiring authorization== | ||
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[[File:Bambu Connect App - Lan Device Discovery without Bambu Login.png|thumb|Bambu Connect App - Lan Device Discovery without Bambu Login]] | [[File:Bambu Connect App - Lan Device Discovery without Bambu Login.png|thumb|Bambu Connect App - Lan Device Discovery without Bambu Login]] | ||
Bambu Lab printers have the ability to be controlled over both cloud and LAN. This allowed users to integrate their printers into private networks and maintain full control without having to rely on the manufacturer's server while also allowing cloud access. The new authorization system mandates that even LAN-based operations must go through an authentication process using Bambu Connect to retain full control.<ref name="bambu-connect">{{Cite web |[email protected] |title=Bambu Connect (beta) |url=https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/software/bambu-connect |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/CVCtK |archive-date=2026-03-30 |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=[[Bambu Lab]] Wiki}}</ref> Full local access is still possible and unchanged for those not using the cloud. | Bambu Lab printers have the ability to be controlled over both cloud and LAN. This allowed users to integrate their printers into private networks and maintain full control without having to rely on the manufacturer's server while also allowing cloud access. The new authorization system mandates that even LAN-based operations must go through an authentication process using Bambu Connect to retain full control.<ref name="bambu-connect">{{Cite web |[email protected] |title=Bambu Connect (beta) |url=https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/software/bambu-connect |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/CVCtK |archive-date=2026-03-30 |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=[[Bambu Lab]] Wiki}}</ref> Full local access is still possible and unchanged for those not using the cloud. | ||
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==Implementation timeline and requirements== | ==Implementation timeline and requirements== | ||
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The authorization system will be rolled out in phases, starting with the X1 series printers. A beta firmware (version 01.08.03.00) was released on January 17, 2025, with the full release scheduled for late January 2025.<ref name="firmware-update-introducing-new-authorization-control-system-2" /> The P and A series printers will get similar updates at an unspecified future date. | The authorization system will be rolled out in phases, starting with the X1 series printers. A beta firmware (version 01.08.03.00) was released on January 17, 2025, with the full release scheduled for late January 2025.<ref name="firmware-update-introducing-new-authorization-control-system-2" /> The P and A series printers will get similar updates at an unspecified future date. | ||
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==Impact on functionality== | ==Impact on functionality== | ||
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While some functionality remains unauthenticated like in previous firmware versions (sending status information from the printer over the network, starting a print job using SD cards), the most important features now require authentication through a closed-source client called Bambu Connect<ref name="bambu-connect" />. These restricted features include: | While some functionality remains unauthenticated like in previous firmware versions (sending status information from the printer over the network, starting a print job using SD cards), the most important features now require authentication through a closed-source client called Bambu Connect<ref name="bambu-connect" />. These restricted features include: | ||
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==Community-driven workarounds and technical alternatives== | ==Community-driven workarounds and technical alternatives== | ||
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Community members have published workarounds for the firmware restrictions. | Community members have published workarounds for the firmware restrictions. | ||