New Fritzos laboratory version: AVM fixes WLAN and system bugs

AVM starts a new experimental laboratory update. For three routers there is a new beta firmware for testing, which should prepare the devices for Fritzos 8.20. A number of errors are remedied and improvements are introduced.

It continues in the Fritzos 8.20 laboratory

AVM has released a new Fritz Labor update for various Fritzbox models. The experimental update mainly focuses on error fixes and minor improvements in the areas of internet, WLAN and system. The update is available for the Fritzbox 6690 Cable, 6660 Cable and 6591 Cable. The laboratory for these three routers had recently started.

Start these optimizations

Several display and functional problems have been remedied in the area of ​​the Internet. This includes that in the overview of the network connections “Online” was displayed in the properties of network devices that were blocked by child protection. Other faulty ads have also been changed.

Note on the use of laboratory versions

In addition, the stability of the WLAN network was increased and the changes to the LED brightness was designed so that they are better visible. So far, there have been no major problems with the experimental updates. The Fritzo’s laboratory update is available for the models mentioned and can be installed via the settings of the FritzBox. Owners of a non-provider-bound Fritzbox can now install the update via the online update function of your devices. Alternatively, AVM also offers the update for manual download on its special laboratory website to.

Changelog (example Fritzbox 6690 Cable)

• system
• Fixed: preview of the personal regarding the push service only indicates the proposed brackets if they have actually been entered
• Improvement: Stability increased
• Improvement: Changes to the LED brightness are more clearly visible
• Internet
• Fixed: In the summary of individual access profiles, “no restriction” was displayed despite the restrictive settings
• Fixed – In the overview of the network connections, “Online” was displayed in the properties of network devices that were blocked by the child locking

AVM has the release notes and update packages on the website for the other two cable routers fritz.com/labor provided for download. Users should note that Fritz laboratory updates are experimental versions and AVM cannot offer support if there are any problems. The versions can be unstable or unexpected behavior. It is therefore advisable to only install such updates on devices that are not used for critical applications. Before installation, a backup of the current configuration should be created.