AVM is about to release the function update to other FritzBoxes – now the time has come for the fiber optic model 5530. The new FritzOS 7.50 was already available for the first router last year, and now owners of the fiber optic FritzBox 5530 can also get the announced new features.
What’s new?
FritzOS 7.50 starts with a variety of new functions that optimize the home network, bring new extras for smart home and telephony and implement new security standards. The most important changes include dynamic smart repeating for WLAN mesh, VPN with WireGuard support, improvements for FritzFon and new smart home options such as ready-made scenarios, routines and light sequences. We have added an overview of the changes at the end of this article.
The update for users of the FritzBox 5530 Fiber is now available via the user interface (fritz.box) and on the Manufacturer’s website ready. Tips for the update and information about the new version are available directly from AVM and in the update notifications. The update is recommended for all users.
Start online update
The update is automatically offered gradually, but can also be triggered manually. Updates can easily be carried out via the online user interface. To do this, call up “fritz.box” in the web browser. There you will find the menu item Assistants/ “Update” or “Update firmware” and follow the instructions. AVM writes that the security functions are always updated with every new FritzOS update, and it is therefore best to carry out available updates as quickly as possible.
New features:
- WLAN mesh home network now with dynamic smart repeating for more performance in the connected network
- VPN with WireGuard technology: dial into your home network easily, quickly and securely from anywhere
- More telephone convenience: New FritzFon ringtone for “speech” and functions such as blocking unknown callers
- Lots of new, interesting smart home options: manage and automate scenarios, routines and light sequences
- The user interface has been refined and rounded off with extensive help and information
- Numerous new functions for the MyFritzApp and FritzApp Smart Home (iOS/Android) in connection with the latest app versions
- Updates for the FritzBox 5530 Fiber are available via the AVM user interface or website
- AVM: FritzOS 7.50 for FritzBox 5530 Fiber
- Mesh WiFi: dynamic smart repeating
- VPN: WireGuard support
- Telephone convenience: new ringtone, block unknown callers
- Smart Home: scenarios, routines, light sequences
- Improved user interface, extensive help
- MyFritzApp/FritzApp Smart Home: new functions
- Updates via user interface or website
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