Firmware update: AVM FRITZ!Box 7581 152.07.13

AVM has released new firmware for its AVM FRITZ!Box 7581. The 7581 is a dsl/vdsl modem, gigabit router, access point up to 802.11ac and dect base station for up to six handsets in one. The device also has two USB 3.0 connections, with which a printer or external storage capacity can be shared on the network. Reverting to the original firmware is always possible; so make sure you have a backup. Updating the firmware can be done from the user interface self, but you can also download separately. The new firmware includes Fritz!OS 7.13 and brings the following improvements.

New Features:

• Over 50 new features and improvements: more performance and convenience in the wireless network, Mesh and Smart Home
• Seamlessly connected in the Mesh: Mesh WiFi steering, shared telephone book and Smart Home
• Well informed: Important information arrives simply and directly at the email address of your MyFRITZ! account
• New in the internet: more information on DSL, faster LTE and expanded VPN functions
• Added value for FRITZ!Fon: easy sharing of access to the wireless guest access, direct blocking of telephone numbers, and much more
• Practical to operate: quick overview of updates for FRITZ! products, LEDs can be switched off
• Stronger support for new products: FRITZ!Repeater 3000 and FRITZ!DECT 400 Smart Home switch