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Which FRITZ!Box is right for you?

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You've decided to purchase a new FRITZ!Box? But which model is the right one for you? In three simple steps, we explain what to look out for.

What kind of internet connection do you have?

First find out which connection technology is used in your home. In most cases, this is DSL over traditional copper telephone lines or internet via the cable connection. High-speed fiber optic connections are on the rise, and internet access via mobile is also possible. There are suitable FRITZ!Box models for every type of connection.

The FRITZ!Box 4060 is suitable for all connections, as it establishes internet access via an existing external modem. This means you benefit from full FRITZ! convenience and high-speed Wi-Fi 6 – on any connection.

You can find out which FRITZ!Box models are available for your connection type in the product overview.

How much Wi-Fi do you need?

Reliable Wi-Fi is the basis of every FRITZ!Box. In addition, Mesh Wi-Fi optimizes your devices' Wi-Fi connection. Do you regularly have a lot of smartphones, tablets or notebooks connected to the Wi-Fi? Do you stream music, videos or even games? Are you thinking about getting a new smartphone? Then you'll benefit from Wi-Fi 6, because the next-generation wireless standard ensures top speeds and is designed to supply multiple devices with Wi-Fi at the same time. You can experience the highest Wi-Fi speeds for extensive file transfers in the home network or 4K streaming with the current high-end models with Wi-Fi 6.

FRITZ!Box 7590 AX

FRITZ!Box 7530 AX

FRITZ!Box 6690 Cable

FRITZ!Box 5530 Fiber

How about these?

FRITZ!Box models with a DECT base station are the ideal choice for making phone calls with a FRITZ!Fon or another DECT cordless telephone. Answering machines, syncing online contacts from Google and Apple and other features give you added convenience. You also benefit from practical Smart Home features for your heating, lighting control or the smart plugs. With the free FRITZ!Apps for Android and iOS, you always have your home network and your FRITZ! Smart Home in view.

Take a quick look: The FRITZ! product comparison

How many LAN ports does this FRITZ!Box have? How many phones can I connect? These and other features and technical specifications are listed in the product comparison – simply select the connection type and select the FRITZ!Box that's right for you.

If you have questions on individual features, you can find detailed information on each FRITZ!Box under "Technical specifications" on the product page – or contact us for personalized product advice.

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FRITZ!Box for fiber optic connections

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WPA3: the next generation of Wi-Fi security

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Save energy with FRITZ!

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How to get the best Wi-Fi performance

The FRITZ!Box is already configured to transmit your data via Wi-Fi at high speeds. But how can you get the best Wi-Fi out of your Box? Read on for some simple tips and tricks on getting your reception up to speed.

How to share your Wi-Fi access with a QR code

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Everything you need to know about Wi-Fi

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Wi-Fi 6 - what's different about the new Wi-Fi standard

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Here's what the Info LED on your FRITZ!Box can do

Is the FRITZ!Box in your home placed in a clearly visible location? If so, a simple glance at the Info LED will let you know if Wi-Fi guest access is currently being used, for example - and that's just one of several different events the LED can signal.

Antennas have got you covered

Antennas bear a lot of responsibility. In the FRITZ!Box, for example, they support the wireless exchange of data within the home network and are able to connect multiple devices to the Internet concurrently. But are the number and visibility of WiFi antennas important when it comes to range?

The FRITZ! Hotspot for your guests

Offer your guests simple, secure Internet access. The FRITZ! Hotspot is easy to set up and extremely convenient. Your visitors use their own wireless network so that your home network is protected.

Expanding the home network quickly and easily

FRITZ!Repeater and FRITZ!Powerline open up a world of possibilities for your home network. The repeater increases Wi-Fi range, while the powerline adapters transmit data over your home's electrical wiring.

Convenient switching for your wireless network

If you're traveling or are away from home for a longer period of time during the day, you probably won't need your home network. Find out how to turn off your WiFi, reducing power consumption and preventing unwanted access to your FRITZ!Box.

AVM explains connection types: Fiber optics

FRITZ!Box runs on any connection. In our series you'll find useful information about the individual connection types and their special features. In this article we take a deep dive into fiber optics.

AVM explains connection types: Mobile

FRITZ!Box runs on any connection In our series you'll find useful information about the individual connection types and their special features. Now it's mobile's turn.

AVM explains connection types: DSL

FRITZ!Box runs on any connection. In our series you'll find useful information about the individual connection types and their features. In this article we take a deep dive into DSL.

AVM explains Mesh Wi-Fi steering

When several FRITZ! products are being used in the home network, smartphones, tablets and other wireless devices are automatically steered to the wireless access point with the best Wi-Fi reception and also to the most suitable frequency band. This process is known as Mesh Wi-Fi steering.

35b supervectoring explained

35b supervectoring is the latest development of the VDSL standard, allowing for speeds of up to 300 MBit/s. Find out more with AVM.

AVM explains VoIP

Today, most calls are made not over a separate voice line, but using the same connection as the Internet access. How is this done and what benefits does it bring?

AVM explains DECT

Thanks to this technology you can make cordless telephone calls, use your FRITZ!Fon to listen to music, view pictures, read e-mail, and control your Smart Home devices and media player. But what's behind DECT and how does it work?

AVM explains band steering

Band steering became a new feature in the WiFi sector with the release of FRITZ!OS 6.80. Here you can find out how to benefit from band steering.

AVM explains powerline

Home network out of the socket – how does that work? With powerline you can transmit your data over your home's electrical wiring. We'll explain the technology behind it.

Transferring settings to another FRITZ!Box

When you buy a new FRITZ!Box, you don't necessarily have to set it up from scratch: You can save the data and settings on the old FRITZ!Box and reactivate them at a later date.