WiFi4 might not be so bad.

Unless you live in a block of flats with 30+ WiFi-4 networks blocking the airwaves.

Half decade is not so bad.

The 7530 is half-decade old. Older junk would be a full decade old.

Shows that integration of too much functionality into the router has a distinct downside

I don't consider it "too much". Also, having more devices causes way more compatibility problems. Besides, it's like comparing a laptop with an assembled desktop computer: some people love having separate monitor, keyboard, mouse, sound card, graphics card, etc., while others prefer a single device. Sure, having all in one device has a distinct downside; having many devices has many more downsides, though.

In reply to a post by Ornette:

Message from Zen (on Twitter - I always DM them if I have an issue):

Thank you for reaching out. Yes, the latest update has been temporarily blocked as it was causing issues for a percentage of Fritz!Boxes. This will be unlocked again once AVM has the latest update.

I hope this helps.

Thanks - Gavin

Sadly this appears to be wrong.
My 7530 upgraded '01.11.2024 2:27' - I have had around 10 reboots since 7am.

2 online chats with Zen and they are sending me a replacement router (after a factory reset).
I suspect it won't be the AX model and sadly I suspect I'll end up leaving Zen.

The inability of Zen and/or AVM to pause the faulty upgrade after several weeks of issues is very concerning especially from an ISP that prides themselves on stability, customer service, etc.

It's such a shame as the line has been great for years and the FRITZ!Box router has been exceptional, especially as AVM support the devices for years (unlike others e.g. TP-Link).

Two lines - 7530AX on ZEN with 8.00 completely fine for a couple of weeks now.

7530 on PlusNet upgraded early Thursday morning... been rebooting like a mad thing ever since.

I will try and put 7.59 on it, but it appears to have gone missing from the AVM website, will check the alternative link (OtterTel?).

Try this procedure.

What's the minimum spec Windows machine ...ie cheapest secondhand..to run that exe, please ?

Anything. It has no requirements. I'm sure it'd run on Windows 95.

Thanks for that

I'm guessing I should change the IP details for the subnet I use - will give it a crack when I can get a Windows machine and the router in close proximity.

I have read here that Zen are terminating their relationship with AVM. Is this the case?

This may be one reason why they are loath to buy all their existing Fritzbox 7530 customers a brand new 7530AX.

Does anyone know which router or manufacturer they are proposing as a replacement?

My hunch is that they are possibly not quite ready to go with the new company - or router, but also don't want to invest in huge numbers of the 7530AX if they are soon going to be switching. And are just praying that AVM will soon come up with a firmware patch.

As I have mentioned, Zen did send me a 7530AX, and everything is now working absolutely fine.

To any Zen customers who have contacted Zen customer service and NOT been offered a 7530AX, I'd strongly recommend getting back to them and telling them that they had better send one out right away, or one of their new recommended routers, if such a thing exists. And if they don't that you will be switching your ISP forthwith.

Edited by MightyTharg (Sat 02-Nov-24 11:37:11)

Be careful what you wish for.
So far the likely change looks like the offering for their 2.5G service. They show two eero routers: a Wifi 6 model that has only one multi-gig port, so is useless for an ethernet 2.5G connection, and a Wifi 7 model that costs an extra £10 pm. Neither has a USB 3 port, and both require a sign-uo with Amazon to configure the router. The latter is very limited compared to most devices' web-based setup. Definitely not for me, and a major downgrade from my present 7530AX.

Doesn't sound good.

I take it this is Amazon's EERO router? Couldn't find any info on Zen's website, but Googling turned up this:

Do you know if Zen are moving away from AVM altogether, as was suggested by another post on this thread? Or only on the higher speed stuff. I'm still on vDSL FTTC at 40 Mbps, although I guess I'll have to take the plunge to direct FTTP fairly soon.

Whether this will be with Zen remains to be seen.

A shame, as I've been very satisfied with their performance and customer service over many years. But it really does look like things are going downhill...