The manufacturer AVM has released a new update for three Fritz boxes and one repeater. In addition to bug fixes, the updated router software also offers some improved WiFi and security features.
Fritzbox: New laboratory update for three routers
For the Fritz boxes 7530, 7590 and 7590 AX as well as for the Repeater 2400, the Berlin manufacturer AVM has released a new laboratory version of its router software. As always with laboratory updates, these are not final versions. Accordingly, its use is only recommended for experienced users. Errors and crashes may occur.
If you are not put off by the warning, you can look forward to a few improved functions. Easier WiFi and more security for VPN connections are the focus of the update. For example, the setup of WireGuard connections has been improved to easily enable an encrypted VPN connection.
In addition, AVM has revamped the radar detection and promises a better one Fine tuning when choosing the WLAN auto channel. This should be particularly noticeable when there are many WLAN networks within range and there may be overlaps here. The result is fewer disruptions. When using the Fritzbox as a mesh repeater, there should also be “more performance”.
There are also smaller ones Changes to the Fritzbox user interface as well as in smart home routines and scenarios that can provide more comfort (source: AVM).
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Fritzbox: This is how the laboratory update is installed
Owners of a Fritzbox 7530, 7590 and 7590 AX as well as the Repeater 2400 can only install the new laboratory update manually. To do this, the update is first downloaded from AVM to your own computer. Then switch to the Fritzbox user interface and navigated to “System / Update” in the menu. Then the previously downloaded file can be selected and clicked on “Start update”.