AVM has released the FRITZ!OS 8.07 beta to twelve Fritz! Box router models, the FRITZ! Repeater 1700 and 2700, and select Powerline adapters. The update brings core stability fixes, refines mesh hand‑off performance, and adds early Wi‑Fi 7 MAC‑layer support, giving current hardware a smoother experience and preparing it for the next‑gen wireless standard.
What’s Inside the Beta
Stability and Bug Fixes
The beta patch addresses kernel‑level glitches that caused occasional DHCP lease renewals to drop and web‑interface freezes to occur. It also improves IPv6 prefix delegation handling, reducing connectivity hiccups for power users.
Improved Mesh Interoperability
For the FRITZ! Repeater 1700 and 2700, the firmware fine‑tunes the mesh‑handshake protocol. Test results show up to a 15 % reduction in latency during device roaming, delivering a more fluid experience for gamers and remote‑work professionals.
Pre‑Wi‑Fi 7 Readiness
Although the repeaters still use Wi‑Fi 6E radios, the update embeds the necessary MAC‑layer extensions to recognize Wi‑Fi 7 frames. This prepares the devices for future hardware revisions that will feature 802.11be chips.
Scope of the Rollout
AVM’s beta reaches the following router models:
- FRITZ!Box 7590
- FRITZ!Box 7530 AX
- FRITZ!Box 4020
- Other legacy models covering the full twelve‑device set
The FRITZ! Repeater 1700 and 2700, along with several Powerline adapters, also receive the firmware simultaneously, marking a unified codebase across AVM’s product line.
Benefits for Home Users
- Reduced downtime: Stability fixes lower the chance of unexpected router reboots that interrupt video calls and streaming.
- Smoother mesh performance: Faster, more reliable hand‑offs improve connectivity in larger homes or multi‑floor offices.
- Future‑ready networking: Early Wi‑Fi 7 support ensures existing repeaters can be upgraded via firmware when next‑gen hardware becomes available.
Future Outlook
The FRITZ!OS 8.07 beta signals AVM’s roadmap toward a full FRITZ!OS 8.1 release that will integrate a complete Wi‑Fi 7 stack for newer devices and may introduce AI‑driven traffic prioritization. As the beta phase progresses, AVM will refine the code before a public rollout later this spring, reinforcing its reputation for responsive firmware updates and long‑term device support.
