BERLIN, June 28 /PRNewswire/ --

- New Update for FRITZ!Box

- Child Lock and Eco Mode for FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7140

- Free Firmware Update for FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7140

    - Save Power With the New FRITZ!Box Eco Mode

    - Child Lock - Customise Surf Times and Lengths

    - WMM for Optimum Transmission of Multimedia With WLAN



The FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7140 from AVM is a telephone for Internet and
landline telephony, ADSL modem, and WLAN router in one. AVM's free update
package adds countless new functions to its popular FRITZ!Box. The latest
firmware is available for immediate download at www.avm.de/en. With the
practical child lock, energy-saving Eco Mode, and improved ease-of-use and
performance, the software update offers considerable additional functions and
features.

Child Lock: Customise Surf Times and Lengths

The child lock easily lets you define the hours and the amount of time
your children are allowed to use the Internet. The lock lets you restrict
Internet usage based on your child's age and define different surfing times
for weekdays and weekends.

Eco Mode: Save Energy with the FRITZ!Box

The Eco Mode helps reduce FRITZ!Box power consumption. Various features,
such as automatic reduction of processor power when FRITZ!Box is idle or an
energy-saving mode for unused LAN ports, reduce overall power consumption
significantly. With the familiar WLAN sleep mode or WLAN switch, users can
customise their units to save even more energy. The energy monitor provides
an overview of the current and average energy savings for FRITZ!Box. Thanks
to this feature, AVM already meets the EU Commission's current draft on
broadband device energy efficiency.

WLAN: Multimedia Data Streaming and Power Saving Options with WMM Support

FRITZ!Box uses WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) for optimum wireless data
streaming. WMM also lets you use new power-saving options, important for
portable devices.

Additional Functions of the Firmware Update

The free firmware update for FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7140 offers even more
functions. A complete list of new functions and the download are available at
www.avm.de/en. Visit www.fritzbox.eu for dedicated information about the
different FRITZ!Box versions available. There you can also select the 
appropriate model to meet your needs.

About AVM

AVM develops and manufactures products for your broadband connection. The
Berlin-based communication specialist has received numerous awards for its
innovative FRITZ! family. FRITZ! enables fast, user-friendly ADSL access,
easy networking, inexpensive Internet telephony and versatile multimedia
applications. Founded in 1986 in Berlin, AVM is one of the top three
providers of ADSL devices in Europe. With over 50 percent of the market
share, it is the leading manufacturer in Germany, Europe's largest market.
AVM has 460 employees and generated a turnover of EUR 240 million in fiscal
2006.

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