AVM has released a new software update for several Fritz boxes. This is intended to increase the stability of WLAN connections. According to the German router manufacturer, the setup wizard has also been revised and a telephony error has been eliminated.
Fritzbox: New router update is here
AVM has released its latest lab update for multiple models. owner of one Fritzbox 6690, 6591, 6660 Cable, 7530 (AX) and 7590 (AX) This gives you the opportunity to test new functions in advance. Since this is not the final release of the software, minor bugs are to be expected here and there. As usual, the use of the latest update is only recommended for experienced users.
In addition to many smaller improvements, the new laboratory software brings a increased stability of WLAN connections With. In addition, the setup assistant was taken care of and a few problems were solved there (source: AVM).
There is also an improvement in the area of telephony. The manufacturer was able to fix the bug where a phone number could not be added from the call list to the phone book or to the block list. Also fixed is the bug where after a Radar detection of the Fritzbox the 160 MHz channel bandwidth was no longer available.
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Fritzbox: This is how you install laboratory updates
The new laboratory version FritzOS 7.39 can be downloaded from the AVM website. Then switch to the Fritzbox user interface and select “System / Update” in the menu. It is advisable, make a backup before installing the update. Once that is done, the previously downloaded firmware file can be found and then click on “Start update”. After the update, the Fritzbox restarts.