The update file "FRITZ.Repeater.xx.xx.image" on ftp.avm.de contains the latest FRITZ!OS (Firmware) for the FRITZ!Powerline 1260E. **Attention:** This update file is only intended for use with FRITZ!Powerline 1260E! Please follow the instructions at the end of this file to install the update. ``` Product: FRITZ!Powerline 1260E Version: FRITZ!OS 7.21 Language: English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish Release date: 28/01/2021 ``` #New Features and improvements in FRITZ!OS 07.21: - **Improved** Stability - **Fixed** An unvalid IP address was provided occasionally after restart for a Repeater connected to a FRITZ!Box via LAN - **Fixed** In rare situations there was a sustained loss of the 5-GHz connection to the FRITZ!Box - **Fixed** During Wi-Fi integration with a Telekom router Speedport Smart 3 with WPS, sometimes the FRITZ!Repeater was temporarily only connected via 2.4 GHz - **Fixed** No reliable execution at activating or deactivating Powerline in the user interface --- --- # Improvements in FRITZ!OS 07.20 ## WLAN: - **Improved** When FRITZ!Powerline 1260E (dual-band 2.4 and 5 GHz) is connected on only one band, the connection of the other band is completed automatically - **Improved** Event messages added for WPA3 - **Improved** Better compatibility with Sonos speaker systems - **Improved** Support for configuration at the touch of a button (WPS) with access points that only use 5 GHz Wi-Fi - **Improved** Improved messages on Wi-Fi ("System / Event Log") - **Change** Outdated WPA/TKIP encryption removed ## Mesh: - **Change** FRITZ!Powerline 1260E enabled for Mesh without a password assigned request user name and FRITZ!Box password when the user interface is opened ## Powerline: - **Improved** Automatic switching for an energy-saving powerline connection optimized to the required transmission rate (MIMO/SISO) - **Improved** Stability of transmission for video streaming - **Improved** General improvement to stability of powerline connections - **Fixed** Avoidance of rarely observed losses in speed and even disconnections ## System: - **Improved** Simplified login with the FRITZ!Powerline 1260E user interface (drop-down menu and pre-assigned user name) - **Change** FRITZ!Powerline 1260E not enabled for Mesh without a password assigned request you to assign a password when the user interface is opened - **Change** Option for saving and restoring settings removed --- # New features and improvements for Use with a FRITZ!Box with FRITZ!OS 7.20 - **NEW** Performance Mesh Steering improves Wi-Fi connections for terminal devices that are used from on the go - **NEW** Mesh auto-channel: Accounts for the Wi-Fi environment of the Mesh Repeater in selecting the best Wi-Fi channel for the entire Mesh - **NEW** Automatic detection and configuration of "LAN bridge" operating mode for FRITZ!Powerline 1260E in the factory settings and active LAN connection to the FRITZ!Box - **Improved** Mesh steering improved for terminal devices that do not fully support the 802.11v/k protocol - **Improved** Better detection of terminal devices that cannot be rerouted via Mesh steering - **Improved** Mesh steering evaluates and accounts for connection type and the speed of different connection paths in steering decision - **Improved** Notification in FRITZ!Box event log when a network loop is created (for instance, simultaneous LAN and Wi-Fi connection to the same FRITZ!Powerline) --- --- # Improvements in FRITZ!OS 07.12 ## Mesh: - **NEW** WiFi Mesh Steering: devices (e.g.: smartphones or computers) are automatically connected to the best WiFi Mesh Repeater (Access Point Steering) - **Fixed** Mesh WiFi steering for devices on the wireless guest access improved - **Improved** Stablity ## WLAN: - **Fixed** Mesh WiFi steering for devices on the wireless guest access improved - **Fixed** Time display for scan of wireless environment (5-GHz band) corrected ## System: - **Fixed** Push Service could not be disabled - **Fixed** Push Service for saving settings deleted the sender settings - **Improved** Stability - **Improved** Browser compatibility optimized for saving table renderings locally --- **Enabling the Mesh Function** To check whether a FRITZ! product is enabled for Mesh, see the Mesh Overview of the FRITZ!Box (the Mesh Master) under "fritz.box -> Home Network -> Mesh". Here the products in the Mesh are designated with a corresponding "Mesh active" symbol. A FRITZ!WLAN Repeater or FRITZ!Powerline Adapter with FRITZ!OS 6.90 or higher installed can be enabled for Mesh in various ways: - If the product has the ex works settings configured and is being connected with the FRITZ!Box for the first time, it will be automatically enabled for Mesh. - If the product is already connected, but not enabled for Mesh, it is added to the Mesh by pressing a button on the product to be integrated and a button on the FRITZ!Box. On the FRITZ!Box, use the button that initiates WPS (depending on the model, press the "Connect" or "WPS" button briefly, or the "WLAN/WPS button for 6 seconds) If you've received the second FRITZ!Box from your internet provider this feature may not work in some cases. Please configurate this FRITZ!Box as a mesh repeater by visit the FRITZ!Box GUI manually. Instructions for configuring a FRITZ!Box connected via wireless LAN as a Mesh Repeater are presented at en.avm.de/mesh-faq --- (c) AVM GmbH 2004-2021. All rights reserved. This AVM firmware package contains files that are propagated under different licenses, in particular under a license held by AVM or under an open-source license (namely the GNU General Public License, GNU Lesser General Public License or FreeBSD License). For details on the various licenses, see the "license.txt" file (https://download.avm.de/fritzbox/license.txt). The source code of the files propagated as open source files can be obtained upon a written request to fritzbox_info@avm.de. AVM grants the non-exclusive right to use this AVM firmware package, which is supplied exclusively in object code format. The licensee may create only one copy of the software, which may be used exclusively for backup use. AVM reserves all rights that are not expressly granted to the licensee. Without previous approval in writing, and except for in cases permitted by law, it is particularly forbidden for this AVM firmware packet to be - copied, propagated, or in any other manner made publicly accessible, or - processed, disassembled, reverse engineered, translated, decompiled or in any other manner "opened" and subsequently copied, propagated or made publicly accessible in any other manner. GHA 28/01/2021