Updating firmware
Which Internet-Box are you using?
Swisscom regularly updates the Internet-Box with the latest firmware so you continue to benefit from new functions and improvements after purchase. Updates are automatic, usually at night.
We call the software which provides all the Internet-Box functions firmware. This web page provides details of the current firmware versions, improvements and new functions.
Current firmware for Internet-Box light (July 2020)
08.06.06
All Internet-Boxes will be automatically updated to the new version in the upcoming weeks.
Currently installed firmware version
You can check which firmware version is currently installed on your Internet-Box on the Internet-Box web portal at any time. Select “Expert mode” and click on “Internet-Box” > “Firmware” on the menu. Please note that you only have access to the web portal when your home network is connected to your Internet-Box.
Installation
If you don’t want to wait until your Internet-Box is updated automatically, you can download and install firmware manually.
- Download the latest firmware version
- Open the Internet-Box web portal at http://internetbox.home. Please note that you only have access when your home network is connected to your Internet-Box.
- Switch to “Expert mode”.
- You will find the “Firmware page” in the “Internet-Box” menu.
- Now select the locally stored firmware file and launch the update.
(Release Notes) Older Firmware versions
Router Firmware June 2018 (08.04.36)
- Automatic telephone directory backup
- Complete support from MWI (Message Waiting Indicator)
- Various stability improvements
Router Firmware November 2017 (08.04.26)
- Automatic telephone directory backup
- Complete support from MWI (Message Waiting Indicator)
- Various stability improvements
Swisscom regularly updates the Internet-Box with the latest firmware so you continue to benefit from new functions and improvements after purchase. Updates are automatic, usually at night.
We call the software which provides all the Internet-Box functions firmware. This web page provides details of the current firmware versions, improvements and new functions.
Current firmware for Internet-Box standard (July 2020)
10.04.40
All Internet-Boxes will be automatically updated to the new version in the upcoming weeks.
You can check which firmware version is currently installed on your Internet-Box on the Internet-Box web portal at any time. Select “Expert mode” and click on “Internet-Box” > “Firmware” on the menu. Please note that you only have access to the web portal when your home network is connected to your Internet-Box.
If you don’t want to wait until your Internet-Box is updated automatically, you can download and install firmware manually.
- Download the latest firmware version
- Open the Internet-Box web portal at http://internetbox.home. Please note that you only have access when your home network is connected to your Internet-Box.
- Switch to “Expert mode”.
- You will find the “Firmware page” in the “Internet-Box” menu.
- Now select the locally stored firmware file and launch the update.
(Release Notes) Older Firmware versions
Router Firmware November 2019 (10.03.50)
- Further development of the Smart Home component to support functions of the Swisscom Home app
- Many stability optimisations in telephony, WLAN, web portal and Internet
- Various bug fixes and security improvements
Router Firmware july 2019 (10.02.46)
- Support for up to five DECT handsets
- Optimisation of WLAN Steering algorithm for improved control and shorter interruptions
- Option to prioritise data transmission for specific devices
- Further development of the Smart Home component to support new devices, such as the Gigaset elements alarm system. Lighting and music can now be automatically faded in and out slowly. Combine all of your integrated sensors to create your own, sensor-based rules.
- A number of stability optimisations for telephony, WLAN, web portal and Internet
- Various bug fixes and improved security
Router Firmware april 2019 (10.01.42)
- Support for new DECT repeater (launch in first quarter of 2019)
- Further development of the Smart Home components to support new functions in the Swisscom Home app.
- Various improvements to the Web portal, such as RAM usage information and Internet diagnostic data on the login pageV
- Various WLAN, telephony and Internet-related stability and security improvements.
Swisscom regularly updates the Internet-Box with the latest firmware so you continue to benefit from new functions and improvements after purchase. Updates are automatic, usually at night.
We call the software which provides all the Internet-Box functions firmware. This web page provides details of the current firmware versions, improvements and new functions.
The Internet-Box plus is operated by two firmware packages. One package is responsible for standard router functions (connection to the Internet, WLAN, IP and telephony); the other is responsible for the additional built-in application processor. Swisscom can offer additional useful functions on this application processor without impacting on Internet performance. Swisscom currently provides the central storage function on the application part. Other functions can be added with simple firmware updates.
Current firmware for Internet-Box plus (July 2020)
10.04.40
All Internet-Boxes will be automatically updated to the new version in the upcoming weeks.
Current application firmware for Internet-Box plus (March 2020)
10.04.68
All Internet-Boxes will be automatically updated to the new version in the upcoming weeks.
You can check which firmware version is currently installed on your Internet-Box on the Internet-Box web portal at any time. Select “Expert mode” and click on “Internet-Box” > “Firmware” on the menu. Please note that you only have access to the web portal when your home network is connected to your Internet-Box.
If you don’t want to wait until your Internet-Box is updated automatically, you can download and install firmware manually.
- Download the latest firmware version
- Open the Internet-Box web portal at http://internetbox.home. Please note that you only have access when your home network is connected to your Internet-Box.
- Switch to “Expert mode”.
- You will find the “Firmware page” in the “Internet-Box” menu.
- Now select the locally stored firmware file and launch the update.
Release notes for older firmware versions
Application firmware November 2019 (10.03.48)
- Support for Gigaset DECT repeater
- Support for up to five DECT handsets
- Optimisation of WLAN Steering algorithm for improved control and shorter interruptions
- Option to prioritise data transmission for specific devices
- Further development of the Smart Home component to support new devices, such as the Gigaset elements alarm system. Lighting and music can now be automatically faded in and out slowly. Combine all of your integrated sensors to create your own, sensor-based rules.
- A number of stability optimisations for telephony, WLAN, web portal and Internet
- Various bug fixes and improved security
Router Firmware November 2019 (10.03.50)
- Further development of the Smart Home component to support functions of the Swisscom Home app
- Many stability optimisations in telephony, WLAN, web portal and Internet
- Various bug fixes and security improvements
Application firmware february 2019 (10.01.50)
- Further development of the Smart Home components to support new functions in the Swisscom Home app.
- Support of SMB3 for main memory
Router Firmware july 2019 (10.02.36)
- Support for Gigaset DECT repeater
- Support for up to five DECT handsets
- Optimisation of WLAN Steering algorithm for improved control and shorter interruptions
- Option to prioritise data transmission for specific devices
- Further development of the Smart Home component to support new devices, such as the Gigaset elements alarm system. Lighting and music can now be automatically faded in and out slowly. Combine all of your integrated sensors to create your own, sensor-based rules.
- A number of stability optimisations for telephony, WLAN, web portal and Internet
- Various bug fixes and improved security
Swisscom regularly updates the Internet-Box with the latest firmware so you continue to benefit from new functions and improvements after purchase. Updates are automatic, usually at night.
We call the software which provides all the Internet-Box functions firmware. This web page provides details of the current firmware versions, improvements and new functions.
Current firmware for Internet-Box 2 (July 2020)
10.04.40
All Internet-Boxes will be automatically updated to the new version in the upcoming weeks.
You can check which firmware version is currently installed on your Internet-Box on the Internet-Box web portal at any time. Select “Expert mode” and click on “Internet-Box” > “Firmware” on the menu. Please note that you only have access to the web portal when your home network is connected to your Internet-Box.
If you don’t want to wait until your Internet-Box is updated automatically, you can download and install firmware manually.
- Download the latest firmware version
- Open the Internet-Box web portal at http://internetbox.home. Please note that you only have access when your home network is connected to your Internet-Box.
- Switch to “Expert mode”.
- You will find the “Firmware page” in the “Internet-Box” menu.
- Now select the locally stored firmware file and launch the update.
Release notes for older firmware versions
Router Firmware November 2019 (10.03.50)
- Further development of the Smart Home component to support functions of the Swisscom Home app
- Many stability optimisations in telephony, WLAN, web portal and Internet
- Various bug fixes and security improvements
Router Firmware july 2019 (10.02.36)
- Support for Gigaset DECT repeater
- Support for up to five DECT handsets
- Optimisation of WLAN Steering algorithm for improved control and shorter interruptions
- Option to prioritise data transmission for specific devices
- Further development of the Smart Home component to support new devices, such as the Gigaset elements alarm system. Lighting and music can now be automatically faded in and out slowly. Combine all of your integrated sensors to create your own, sensor-based rules.
- A number of stability optimisations for telephony, WLAN, web portal and Internet
- Various bug fixes and improved security
Router Firmware april 2019 (10.01.42)
- Support for new DECT repeater (launch in first quarter of 2019)
- Further development of the Smart Home components to support new functions in the Swisscom Home app.
- Various improvements to the Web portal, such as RAM usage information and Internet diagnostic data on the login page
- Home network speed test removed from Internet-Box Web portal. The home network speed test can be accessed on the Swisscom Home app.
- Support of SMB3 for main memory
- Various WLAN, telephony and Internet-related stability and security improvements.
Swisscom regularly updates the Internet-Box with the latest firmware so you continue to benefit from new functions and improvements after purchase. Updates are automatic, usually at night.
We call the software which provides all the Internet-Box functions firmware. This web page provides details of the current firmware versions, improvements and new functions.
Current firmware for Internet-Box 3 (September 2020)
11.01.24
The Internet-Box 3 is automatically updated to the new version when it is installed.
You can check which firmware version is currently installed on your Internet-Box on the Internet-Box web portal at any time. Select “Expert mode” and click on “Internet-Box” > “Firmware” on the menu. Please note that you only have access to the web portal when your home network is connected to your Internet-Box.
If you don’t want to wait until your Internet-Box is updated automatically, you can download and install firmware manually.
- Download the latest firmware version
- Open the Internet-Box web portal at http://internetbox.home. Please note that you only have access when your home network is connected to your Internet-Box.
- Switch to “Expert mode”.
- You will find the “Firmware page” in the “Internet-Box” menu.
- Now select the locally stored firmware file and launch the update.
Release notes for older firmware versions
Router Firmware July 2020 (11.01.20)
- Optimisations of Ookla Speedtest with 2.5G port.
- Internet access over Internet-Box VPN is again working with strict firewall setting.
- Problem solved of menu control not being possible using the zero button on an HD telephone (e.g. COMBOX®).
- Better description of Internet Mobile Connect in Web portal.
- Further development of the Smart Home components to support new functions in the Swisscom Home app.
- A number of stability optimisations for telephony, WLAN, web portal and Internet.
- Various bug fixes and improved security.
Router Firmware April 2020 (11.01.14)
- WLAN security vulnerability “Kr00k” closed (CVE-2019-15126)
- Problem solved of the Internet speed for fibre customers being restricted to 100 Mbit/s upon a router restart.
- Problem solved of the download speed being limited to 600 Mbit/s per Ethernet port on the new fibre-optic technology.
- Protection of hardware from overheating. WLAN and 2.5G Ethernet port switch off as a result of incorrect positioning and an excessively hot processor.
- Optimising the automatic channel selection: faster switch to 160 MHz, providing higher WLAN speeds.
- Correction of analogue telephone volume and tone duration
- Various WLAN, telephony and Internet-related stability improvements.
Router Firmware January 2020 (11.00.50)
- The new DECT version solves problems with one-way communication on HD-Phones.
Router Firmware December 2019 (11.00.46)
- Problem solved; specific devices (e.g. Sonos or printers) could not be found in the home network.
- Problem solved; specific devices (e.g. iPhone XS) could not have throughput for several minutes.
- Problem solved: the full Internet speed was not reached on high-speed copper lines (the Internet-Box 3 used VDSL instead of G.fast).
- Diagnostic data is displayed again on the login page of the router web portal.
- Additional stability improvements.
Router Firmware November 2019 (11.00.42)
- Fixed a problem where Instagram or WhatsApp images were sometimes not uploaded.
- Fixed a problem where the WLAN-Boxes could not connect to the IB3.
- Fixed a problem so that the IPv6 was reactivated after the firmware update.
- Additional stability improvements.
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