New functions for many routers

FritzOS 7.20 is in the starting blocks

At Shopping Mall a major firmware update is pending for Fritz boxes on. The last beta versions are being released almost every day, which is a strong indication that the final version will soon be officially distributed to customers. FritzOS 7.20 is a big leap forward, even if the version number is only slightly changed. Customers of various Fritz boxes can look forward to DVB-C streaming, more secure WiFi and better VPN connections.

When exactly AVM will distribute the update to FritzOS 7.20 has not yet been announced. In the “Fritz Laboratory”, where interested parties can test the latest software in advance, the wires are running hot. It shouldn’t be long until the final version.

New to FritzOS 7.20 is the support of WPA3, the successor to the aging security standard WPA2, which does its job with almost every WLAN. When activating WPA3, however, it should be noted that the WLAN connection is set up in all WPA3-compatible devices. In addition, only the latest operating systems (such as Windows 10 version 1903, May 2019) understand the new standard. WPA3 is only supported for Android from version 10 and for iOS from version 13.

You should know these Fritzbox functions:

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FritzOS 7.20: More stable VPN connections

VPN connections should become more stable and faster with the update. This should be particularly noticeable in the home office if the internal company network is accessed via VPN. The improvements should be noticeable even if the VPN connection was not set up in the Fritzbox itself.

Fritzbox customers also had to wait a long time for DVB-C streaming. Now get that Fritzbox 6591 Cable the possibility of streaming free-to-air television programs via DVB-C.

There are more tips on Fritz boxes in our video:

FritzOS 7.20: is the higher channel bandwidth coming?

There is still a question mark behind the increase in channel width for the top models. In the last beta version there was permanently activated 160 megahertz, which may make the connection faster, but also more prone to failure. Accordingly, it is still unclear whether the function will also be activated by default in the final version.

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