AVM launches FRITZ!Repeater 1700 (Wi‑Fi 7) and FRITZ!Mesh Set 1600
AVM has introduced two new products aimed at improving home WLAN:
- FRITZ!Repeater 1700 — Reported to support Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with potential peak speeds around 3.6 Gbit/s. Details on exact specs and availability are limited; AVM showcased Wi‑Fi 7 technology in its recent press coverage.
- FRITZ!Mesh Set 1600 — A Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) mesh pack that typically includes two or three FRITZ!Repeater 1200 AX units. Designed for seamless home coverage with dual‑band 2×2 MIMO, up to ~2400 Mbit/s on 5 GHz and ~600 Mbit/s on 2.4 GHz, and a Gigabit LAN port per unit.
Key points
- FRITZ!Repeater 1700: announced in AVM communications as part of the vendors Wi‑Fi 7 rollout; full specs and retail availability TBD.
- FRITZ!Mesh Set 1600: available in Europe via retailers and AVMs shop — practical option to extend coverage using FRITZ!Repeaters 1200 AX.
Where to find more info
- FRITZMesh Set 1600 product page: https://en.fritz.com/products/mesh-wi-fi/fritzmesh-set-1600-2-pack
- AVM press on Wi‑Fi 7: https://en.fritz.com/about-fritz/press/press-releases/2025/05/10g-fibre-optic-dsl-wi-fi-7-fritz-premieres-at-anga-com/
- Example EU retailer listings: MediaMarkt and bol.com (search for “FRITZMesh Set 1600”).
Availability and buying
At the time of writing, the Mesh Set 1600 is listed at European retailers. A dedicated FRITZ!Repeater 1700 Wi‑Fi 7 product has been referenced in AVMs communications but may not yet be widely available; check AVM’s site or major retailers for updates.
Will you upgrade?
Are you planning to move to Wi‑Fi 7, or is improving coverage with a mesh set enough? Share your setup (apartment, house, number of devices) in the comments.
Notes: This post avoids linking to the original ifun.de article and instead links to AVM and retailer pages for product and press information.