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 7490
Version: FRITZ!OS 6.80
Language: English, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish
Release 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.
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Internet:
NEW - Display of Internet load from devices connected to the guest network
NEW - Support for IPv6-only devices in the Child Prorection
NEW - Reserved Bandwidth for the home network
NEW - Option for UPnP port forwarding on a per-device basis
NEW - Different port forwarding options integrated on a single site
NEW - Option to open up the firewall for IPv6 networks connected to a router
NEW - Static routes configurable now for IPv6
Fon:
NEW - Restrict number off international calls
NEW - Call forwarding now for all entries in a telephone book applicable
DECT:
NEW - Support for CAT-iq 2.0 capable DECT devices
NEW - 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 basis
NEW - 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 Performance
NEW - Delete all inactive WLAN devices without specific settings from the list of known devices at once
NEW - Added display of characteristics of WLAN devices in the user interface (Dual Band)
Smart Home:
NEW - Group based switching for radiator control devices
NEW - new options for switiching the smart home actor FRITZ!DECT 200 through noise activation like clapping of knocking
NEW - 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)