FRITZ!OS 6.80 released for Fritz!box 7490

Just released:

The update file "FRITZ.Box_7490.113.xx.xx.image" on ftp.avm.de contains the latest FRITZ!OS (Firmware) for the FRITZ!Box 7490.

Attention: This update file is only intended for use with FRITZ!Box 7490!

Product: FRITZ!Box 7490Version: FRITZ!OS 6.80Language: English, French, Italian, Spanish, PolishRelease date: 31.01.2017

New features: - NEW - wifi Band Steering- Reserved Bandwidth for the home network- improved Smart-Home-functions und more MyFRITZ!- FRITZ!Fon: Neue start screens and nightmode- improved security and network features

Below you find a complete list and descriptions of the new functions in the latest FRITZ!OS, along with a list of further improvements in this version._________________________________________________________

Internet:NEW - Display of Internet load from devices connected to the guest networkNEW - Support for IPv6-only devices in the Child ProrectionNEW - Reserved Bandwidth for the home networkNEW - Option for UPnP port forwarding on a per-device basisNEW - Different port forwarding options integrated on a single siteNEW - Option to open up the firewall for IPv6 networks connected to a routerNEW - Static routes configurable now for IPv6

Fon: NEW - Restrict number off international callsNEW - Call forwarding now for all entries in a telephone book applicable

DECT: NEW - Support for CAT-iq 2.0 capable DECT devicesNEW - In FRITZ!Fon, folders may now be added to playlists (support for one folder level)NEW - FRITZ!Fon screen "Smart Home" with an overview und fast access to connected Smart Home devices (like FRITZ!DEDCT 200).

Homenetwork:NEW - Option for port forwardings via UPnP on a per device basisNEW - IP address of a DHCP client may now be configured directly in the device settings

WLAN: NEW - Band Steering: The FRITZ!Box will shift selected devices to the other WLAN band (3.4 or 5GHz) to improve PerformanceNEW - Delete all inactive WLAN devices without specific settings from the list of known devices at onceNEW - Added display of characteristics of WLAN devices in the user interface (Dual Band)

Smart Home:NEW - Group based switching for radiator control devicesNEW - new options for switiching the smart home actor FRITZ!DECT 200 through noise activation like clapping of knockingNEW - Display of temperature course if the last 24h for smart home devices with temperature sensor

Security: NEW - Passwords for IP Phones must at least be 8 digits long. Shorter passwords will be deactived by the update!NEW - certain settings require a local action on the FRITZ!Box to be actived

USB/NAS: NEW - FRITZ!NAS-interface now optimized for Smartphones and tablets

USB/UMTS: NEW - Received SMS on usb connected mobile network dongles are displayed in the FRITZ!Box events

The release document is here, with lots more information (and German)