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
Laboratory update for DSL and cable Fritzbox
AVM is rapidly approaching the release of the next big Fritz!OS. However, until 7.50 is ready, the router manufacturer will test the new functions in various laboratory updates. Such is currently available for numerous DSL and cable Fritz boxes. The update this time is very extensive and includes numerous adjustments and optimizations.
A total of six different Fritzboxes get the update – the DSL models Fritzbox 7590 AX, 7590 and 7530 and the cable routers Fritzbox 6690 Cable, 6660 Cable and 6591 Cable. The same points can be found in the changelog, which lists all the new features of the Fritzbox update. Accordingly, there are not only adjustments to the system, AVM has also updated the VPN connections and fixed data throughputs for WLAN connections. These are the innovations in detail:
System:
- improvement Initial setup wizard with option to send faxes or send and receive faxes
- improvement The email address stored in the user account can be deleted
- improvement Larger text in many tables
- improvement Changed the behavior of the buttons at the bottom of the page
broadband:
- improvement Display of the sync data rate instead of the available data rate on the “Overview” and “Online Monitor” pages
Internet:
- Fixed Failed ISP logins were not listed in the event log
- Fixed In rare cases, the e-mail notification of a successful update via the MyFritz! platform was not sent
- Fixed NTP time determination was not possible without a DNS server provided by the Internet provider
- Fixed Under certain circumstances, the update of the filter of the “Federal Inspection Office for Media Harmful to Young People” (BPjM) failed.
- Fixed WireGuard VPN connection between dual-stack and DS-Lite connection sometimes broke permanently
- Fixed “Internet address of this Fritzbox” was sometimes not displayed for WireGuard connections
- Fixed In very rare cases, there was no longer a request for an update and the information on the Mesh Master was not transferred to MyFritz!Net
- improvement With VPN connections, Internet access may have been prevented by parental controls
WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS:
- Fixed Fixed throughput problems with 160 MHz channel bandwidth (5 GHz band) with some Huawei devices (including Mate 20 Pro, P30) – this innovation relates to the Fritzbox 6591 Cable and 7590
- Fixed The “Start WPS” button on the “WLAN / Security / WPS Quick Connection” page had no function
- Fixed In certain scenarios, WLAN could sporadically not be activated or deactivated via Fritz-Fon
- improvement improved automatic channel selection on the 5 GHz band in the event of interference from RADAR (7530)
repeaters:
- Fixed Multiple DFS waits after initial setup
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
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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.