The Berlin router manufacturer AVM regularly releases updates for its Fritz boxes and other Fritz devices. These include, for example, repeaters, powerline adapters, but also Fritz phones. TECHBOOK has the information about the latest updates.
AVM has a whole range of different devices on offer, most of which are supplied with new firmware updates over the years. The updates bring numerous innovations for the Fritz boxes, repeaters and powerline adapters, but often also solve minor problems. In advance, the company usually prepares the so-called release candidates in a laboratory for the current major Fritzbox update. New features will also continue to be tested through minor updates from the Fritz lab. Here you can find out for which devices AVM is currently offering an update.
Please note:
In the list we include updates to the official Fritz!OS as well as the latest laboratory versions. Since AVM first tests new functions in the Fritz laboratory, the software can lead to minor problems during operation. Therefore, note our comments that we give about the installation of a Fritz laboratory.
Current Fritzbox updates at a glance
Update for powerline adapters
After the updates for various Fritz boxes, AVM is currently focusing on the Powerline adapters. New firmware is available for the Fritz!Powerline 1000E (v2), 1220E and 1220 models. The innovations are identical for all four adapters and include various improvements. With all of them, the manufacturer increases the security and stability of Internet connections.
The current updates have the version number 2.11.0.0-xx, each with a different last digit. All are officially approved by AVM, so users receive full support from the manufacturer. The changelog contains the following changes:
- Increased security in the powerline network
- Determining network utilization enables better mesh steering
- More reliable topology information in the case of network loops allows network loops to be automatically resolved by the mesh
- More detailed information about neighboring devices in the network (LLDP protocol) ensures a more precise mesh topology
- Long-term stability increased
Fritzbox 4060 gets Fritz!OS 7.30, cable Fritzboxes a new laboratory
AVM has officially rolled out the current update for the Fritzbox 4060. The DSL router has been upgraded to Fritz!OS 7.30 and, with it, smaller improvements and optimizations that benefit security and system stability. For example, AVM has increased compatibility with DECT phones from other manufacturers.
New software is also available for the cable Fritz boxes 6690, 6591 and 6660 Cable. However, this comes from the laboratory, so it can contain minor errors that users can report to AVM. The updates have the version numbers 07.39-96594, -96595 and -96596, but the content does not differ. The changelog of the current laboratory is extensive and includes adjustments in the areas of Internet, WLAN and home network as well as in the system as well as in USB and the cooperation with repeaters. AVM lists the following innovations in detail:
Internet:
- Fixed IPv6 was active for older mobile phone sticks and therefore no internet connection was possible
- improvement An existing WireGuard VPN client can be expanded to include new connections
- improvement Android 12 VPN user dial-in supported over IPSec IKEv2
- improvement Random selection of the port used for WireGuard VPN connections and extension of the selection range
WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS:
- Fixed The “WLAN / Wireless Network” page was not fully visible when using the “Safari” web browser in MacOS/iOS/ipadOS
- improvement Radar detection improved (5 GHz band)
- improvement Improved WiFi auto channel function
home network:
- Fixed Missing display of the frequency spectrum for devices in the powerline network that were connected to the FRITZ!Box via powerline
- modification Revision of the “Detail” pages for Fritz Powerline devices
System:
- improvement WireGuard setup improved
usb:
- Fixed Folder selection for the media server was not possible because the “OK” button remained grayed out
repeaters:
- Fixed Under certain conditions, the WLAN channel in the 2.4 GHz band was changed too frequently
- Fixed Turning off Wi-Fi was not propagated to mesh repeaters when mesh settings inheritance was turned off
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The innovations in the current FritzOS
With the current Fritz!OS, AVM is delivering numerous new functions and optimizations for its Fritz devices. These should not only increase the performance of the Fritz boxes, but also improve WLAN connections from mobile devices, enable faster and more stable connections via VPN networks and ensure more security in the home network. Overall, AVM is introducing innovations in all core areas such as the Internet, telephony, smart home and home network.
Read in the linked message which adjustments and functions the update to Fritz!OS 7.25 and higher includes.
Fritz-Labor: That has to be considered
If an update comes from the Fritz laboratory, other conditions apply compared to the official updates. Because with the laboratory firmware, AVM is testing new functions that will later become part of the major, official firmware update at the end of August or beginning of September. It therefore has beta character. The manufacturer also points out that problems can arise when operating the software.
Users can try out a Fritz laboratory if the current FritzOS is installed on their Fritzbox. Before installing the software, however, the data and settings on the router should be backed up to be on the safe side. Once this is done, users can install the laboratory firmware in the Fritz laboratory on the AVM website Download and save to your computer as a ZIP file. After unzipping the file, the following steps are necessary for installation:
- Call up the Fritzbox interface in the browser with http://fritz.box and, if necessary, enter the password for your Fritzbox
- At the bottom of the menu you will find the “View: Advanced” footer that you need to enable
- You will now find the “FritzOS file” tab under “System / Update”
- In the input field, select the path to the previously downloaded and unzipped ZIP file and click on “Start update”
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If laboratory firmware is already installed on the Fritzbox, a new update will be offered automatically. Note that the update process may take a few minutes. Meanwhile, the router’s info lamp is flashing. When the update is complete, the Fritzbox restarts automatically. Data and settings are not lost, so the router is ready for use again as usual.