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AVM FritzBox hardware evolution and FRITZ!OS 8.50 rollout

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AVM FritzBox hardware evolution and new naming logic FRITZ!OS 8.50 rollout

Following the hardware refresh unveiled at IFA 2026, AVM has expanded its Wi-Fi 7 offerings with the market launch of the FRITZ!Box 6690 Pro. As Pro, a cable router, the 6690 Pro is the manufacturer’s first to support Wi-Fi 7 across router supporting three frequency bands (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz). While it retains physical connectivity standards such as DOCSIS 3.1 bands. The company also introduced a new generation of hardware, headlined by the FRITZ!Box DSL/Fiber 7-90. This model features a minimalist, angular design and a 2.5 Gbit/s LAN port, it utilizes new naming convention that prioritizes connection types (e.g., DSL, Fiber, Cable). However, the 7-90 faces significant availability challenges because an updated internal chipset to support Multi-Link Operation (MLO). undisclosed buyer secured the entire production capacity for the first several months. Consequently, it will be distributed exclusively through 1&1 as the ‘1&1 HomeServer Pro’ for at least six months, with direct AVM sales expected in early 2027. In tandem with hardware releases, hardware, AVM has deployed software updates via its Fritz-Labor program. Recent laboratory firmware updates, providing a preview of is rolling out FRITZ!OS 8.50, include a critical fix for 8.50. After extensive testing in the FRITZ!Box 7690, 7590 AX, and 7590 to address a FRITZ!Lab—which addressed PPPoE-Passthrough bug. Newer updates for the upcoming FRITZ!OS 8.50 aim to further automate performance by automatically identifying bugs and prioritizing time-critical introduced automated traffic prioritization for gaming and video conferencing data. AVM conferencing—the update has now begun the entered a wider rollout phase. As of FRITZ!OS 8.50, entering a beta phase with late October 2026, the update is available for models such as including the FRITZ!Box 7690 7690, 5630, 5690, and 5630. This major update introduces 7530 AX. Key software features include a new DNS filter to block advertisements, trackers, malware, phishing sites, and botnets. It also features a ‘Smart Check’ function in the MyFRITZ!App for network security recommendations, malware; ‘FRITZ! Failsafe’ for automatic mobile internet failover on 4G/5G models, models; and telephony improvements enhanced smart home capabilities, including Matter standard support via the FRITZ!Box 5690 Pro acting as a ‘Simple Mode’ and an SOS function. Matter bridge. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, AVM launched an continues its ‘Old for New’ promotion running until September 30, 2026. The company also introduced the FRITZ!Box DSL/Fiber 7-90, signaling promotion, offering a shift in model numbering logic. However, this device faces significant availability challenges because an undisclosed buyer has secured the entire production capacity for the first several months. Consequently, the router will be distributed exclusively through the provider 1&1 under the name ‘1&1 HomeServer Pro’ 40 Euro cashback voucher for at least six months, with direct sales returning qualifying older devices through the FRITZ! September 30, 2026.

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  1. 2026-10-25 03:05 UTC AVM FritzBox hardware evolution and FRITZ!OS 8.50 rollout
  2. 2026-10-09 19:39 UTC AVM FritzBox hardware evolution and new naming logic
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