Wireguard support, mesh network enhancements, and more
With FritzOS 7.50, AVM has released a major update to its router operating system. It offers numerous new functions such as VPN connection with Wireguard and innovations for smart home systems.
AVM is distributing FritzOS 7.50 for the FritzBox 7590 starting December 1, while all of the company’s other current models, repeaters, and powerline products will receive the update gradually. Speaking of AVMs Over 150 new features and improvements. For example, the new version enables better stability and higher data throughput in mesh networks using dynamic smart repeating.
One of the highlights is the support for VPN technology Wireguard. It can be used to establish an encrypted VPN connection, for example for home office work or to stream series on Prime Video via Fritzbox at home while on vacation. However, this function does not exist for the FritzBox 6490 and 6590 and should only be of limited use on the FritzBox 7490. AVM has updated what was previously known as IPSec to now support both IPv4 and IPv6 connections.
Smart home automation and talking phones
FritzOS 7.50 also brings new smart home options. Different actions can now be performed simultaneously through situations and new routines take care of this Automatic scenario and device start Using an if-then link. If you use a FritzFon at home, you get a new appointment calendar and a Speaking function. The DECT telephone can then make announcements such as “calling from Claudia” or “departing station”.
However, one of the improvements to DSL FritzBoxes is that they can now more fairly distribute Internet bandwidth to all devices in the home and guest networks. The user interface design (fritz.box) has been refined for better readability. The overview page has been reorganized after installing the new FritzOS version. Updates are also included Support for exFAT formatted USB drives and other comfort improvements.
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