# Spark Firewall - Releases R82.00.X

## Product
**Product**:
- Spark Firewall  
**Version**:
- R82.00.X  
**OS**:
- Gaia Embedded  
**Platform**:
- 1575R, 1595R, 15x5, 1600, 1800, 1900, 2000, 2500  
**Last Modified**:
- 2026-07-20

## Solution

### Introduction | Information per Release | Management Server Software Requirements | Notes | Documentation | Revision History

## Introduction to R82.00.X Spark Firewall
With the release of our new Spark Firewall R82.00.X version, Check Point introduces code alignment between our Spark Firewall product line with the Quantum R82 Security Gateway release. This major Spark Firewall release adds many new capabilities, as well as a wide range of stability and performance improvements.

Spark Firewall R82.00.X releases are supported on the new 2530 / 2550 / 2560 / 2570 / 2580 2590 appliances. Starting in R82.00.10, Spark Firewall R82 releases are also supported on all Pro appliance 15x5 models, in addition to 1600, 1800, 1900, and 2000.

These management modes are supported:
- Locally Managed (Optionally store logs and events in the Spark Management cloud service)
- Central Management  
For more information about Spark Firewall Appliances, refer to:
- [sk183193](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk183193) - 2530, 2550, 2560, 2570, 2580 Security Gateways
- [sk181080](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk181080) - 1900 / 2000 Series Security Gateways
- [sk168880](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk168880) - 1600 / 1800 Series Security Gateways  
- [sk157412](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk157412) - 1500 Pro Series Security Gateways (1535 / 1555, 1575 / 1595)  
- [sk181492](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk181492) - 1595R Security Gateway

Check Point is committed to providing the best and most up-to-date security for all deployments including small businesses, medium businesses, and branch offices.

**R82 Code Alignment**  
Embedded Gaia software inherits its code base from the latest R82 version of enterprise appliances. Therefore, although not specifically mentioned, the R82.00.X Spark Firewalls inherit all maintrain limitations (see [sk181128](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk181128)).
- As the majority of R&D efforts now focus on R82 code base, we encourage our customers to start evaluating and migrating to the new code base.  
- **Upgrade restrictions**: Only Pro models (1535 / 1555 / 1555 / 1575 / 1575R / 1595R / 1600 / 1800 / 1900 / 2000) can upgrade to R82.00. Other models (for example, 1530 / 1550 / 1570 / 1590) are blocked from this upgrade by default. For more information, see [sk184492](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk184492).

## Information per Release

(Refer to [sk183400](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk183400) for all R82.00.X Known Limitations and Resolved Issues.)

Last updated on 06 July 2026:

**Latest / General Availability (GA) Firmware**: [R82.00.10](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk184357) Build 998002242. This GA Replacement includes code and functionality hardening changes and also code fix for VPN CVEs:  [CVE-2026-50751](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185033) and [CVE-2026-50752](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185035).

**Recommended Firmware***: [R82.00.10](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk184357) Build 998002242

**Latest Firmware** - Check Point latest release. **Includes urgent fixes**.

**General Availability (GA) Firmware** - Check Point feature-complete widely available firmware release.

**Recommended Firmware** - Check Point recommended, most widely deployed.

* **Note** - In R82.00.X, these appliances can only run version R82.00.10 and higher:
- 15x5 Pro
- 1600
- 1800
- 1900
- 2000

**15x0 are not supported.**

### R82.00.10

**Release Date**: **06 July 2026** Release of Build 998002242. This GA Replacement includes code and functionality hardening changes and also code fix for VPN CVEs:  CVE-2026-50751 and CVE-2026-50752.

- **Platform**: 2530 / 2550 / 2560 / 2570 / 2580 / 2900, 15x5 Pro models, 1600 / 1800 / 1900 / 2000
- **Release Highlights**:
  - HTTPS inspection enhancements / bypass under load  
  - Zero Phishing  
  - IoC feeds  
  - Quantum encryption  
  - WiFi Band Steering  
  - SD-WAN enhancements  
  - IPv6 enhancements
- **Management Server version**: See "Management Server Software Requirements"

### R82.00.05

**Release Date**: 05 October 2025
- **Release Home page**: [sk184063](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk184063)
- **Platform**: 2530 / 2550 / 2560 / 2570 / 2580
- **Release Highlights**:  - Supports both Locally and Centrally Managed modes.  
  - Supports SD-WAN in Central Management
- **Management Server version**: See "Management Server Software Requirements"

### R82.00.00

**Release Date**: 28 July 2025
- **Release Home page**: [sk183407](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk183407)
- **Platform**: 2530 / 2550 / 2560 / 2570 / 2580
- **Release Highlights**: The new 2500 appliance series represent a significant upgrade over the 1500 PRO series (15x5), featuring advanced capabilities such as WiFi 7, 5G cellular on entry model (roadmap), 10GbE ports, dual power supply, and greatly improved performance.
- **Management Server version**: See "Management Server Software Requirements"

## Management Server Version Requirements

To manage Spark Firewalls that run R82.00.X releases with an on-premises Management Server:

| Spark Firewall Model | Spark Firewall runs these versions | Software Requirement for an on-premises Management Server |
| --- | --- | --- |
| R82 | - [2530](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk183193)<br>- [2550](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk183193)<br>- [2560](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk183193)<br>- [2570](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk183193)<br>- [2580](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk183407) | R82.00.05 and higher<br>- [R82 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator - Take 36 and higher](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R82/R82.00/R82-List-of-all-Resolved-Issues.htm?tocpath=_____4)<br>- [R82 SmartConsole - Build 1057 and higher](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R82_SC/R82.00/R82-List-of-all-Resolved-Issues.htm) |
| - [2590](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk183193) (in EA)<br>- [15x5 Pro models](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk157412)<br>- [1600](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk168880)<br>- [1800](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk168880)<br>- [1900](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk181924)<br>- [2000](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk181924) | R82.00.10 and higher<br>- [R82 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator - Take 36 and higher](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R82/R82.00/R82-List-of-all-Resolved-Issues.htm?tocpath=_____4)<br>- [R82 SmartConsole - Build 1057 and higher](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R82_SC/R82.00/R82-List-of-all-Resolved-Issues.htm) |

## Notes

> - Refer to [sk183400](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk183400) for all R82.00.X Known Limitations.
> - Refer to [sk183419](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk183419) for all R82.00.X Resolved Issues and Enhancements.
> - Refer to [sk178604](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk178604) for all R81.10.X Known Limitations and Resolved Issues.
> - Refer to [sk179615](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk183400) for information regarding R81.10.X Releases.
> - Refer to [sk165734](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk165734) for information regarding R80.20.X releases.
> - Refer to [sk97766](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk97766) for information regarding R77.20.X releases.
> - See [Support Life Cycle Policy](https://www.checkpoint.com/support-services/support-life-cycle-policy/) for the End-of-Support dates and successor appliance series.

## Documentation

- [Spark Firewall R82.00.X Release Notes](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/Quantum_Spark_R82.00.X/RN/EN/Default.htm)
- [Spark Firewall R82.00.X Locally Managed Administration Guide (English)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/Quantum_Spark_R82.00.X/AdminGuides_Locally_Managed/EN/Default.htm)
- [Spark Firewall R82.00.X Locally Managed Administration Guide (Japanese)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/Quantum_Spark_R82.00.X/AdminGuides_Locally_Managed/JP/Default.htm)
- [Spark Firewall R82.00.X Locally Managed Administration Guide (Simplified Chinese)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/Quantum_Spark_R82.00.X/AdminGuides_Locally_Managed/zh-CN/Default.htm)
- [Spark Firewall R82.00.X Locally Managed Administration Guide (Traditional Chinese)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/Quantum_Spark_R82.00.X/AdminGuides_Locally_Managed/zh-TW/Default.htm)
- [Spark Firewall R82.00.X Centrally Managed Administration Guide (English)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/Quantum_Spark_R82.00.X/Help_Centrally_Managed/EN/Default.htm)
- [Spark Firewall R82.00.X Centrally Managed Administration Guide (Japanese)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/Quantum_Spark_R82.00.X/AdminGuides_Centrally_Managed/JP/Default.htm)
- [Spark Firewall R82.00.X Centrally Managed Administration Guide (Simplified Chinese)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/Quantum_Spark_R82.00.X/AdminGuides_Centrally_Managed/zh-CN/Default.htm)
- [Spark Firewall R82.00.X Centrally Managed Administration Guide (Traditional Chinese)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/Quantum_Spark_R82.00.X/AdminGuides_Centrally_Managed/zh-TW/Default.htm)
- [Spark Firewall R82.00.X CLI Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/Quantum_Spark_R82.00.X/CLI/EN/Default.htm)
- [Spark Firewall R82.00.X Dynamic Routing CLI Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/Quantum_Spark_R82.00.X/Dynamic_Routing/EN/Default.htm)
- [Spark Firewall FAQ](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/Quantum_Spark_FAQ/Default.htm)

## Revision History  
| Date | Description |
| --- | --- |
| 06 July 2026 | Release of Build 998002242. This GA Replacement includes code and functionality hardening changes and also code fix for VPN CVEs:  CVE-2026-50751 and CVE-2026-50752. |
| 04 March 2026 | Release of:<br>- Build 998002112 for 1600/1800/1900/2000 Appliances<br>- Build 998002110 for:<br>  - 1595R Appliances<br>  - 2560/2570/2580/2590 Appliances<br>  - 2530/2550 Appliances<br>  - 15x5/1575R Appliances |
| 02 March 2026 | Release of Build 998002107 for Pro Appliances (15X5 Appliances) only |
| 22 January 2026 | Release of Build 998001564 for Pro Appliances (15X5 Appliances) only |
| 15 January 2026 | Updated R82.00.10 release to GA replacement Build 998001562 |
| 31 December 2025 | Added R82.00.10 release |
| 05 October 2025 | Added R82.00.05 release |
| 28 July 2025 | First release of this document |

### NOTE
This solution has been verified for the specific scenario, described by the combination of Product, Version and Symptoms. It may not work in other scenarios.

## Article Properties
**Access Level**: General
**Status**: Approved by TAC
**Date Created**: 2025-04-29
**Last Modified**: 2026-07-20