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AVM Fritz!Box 7490 User Manual

AVM Fritz!Box 7490
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FRITZ!Box 7490
© AVM GmbH · Alt-Moabit 95 · 10559 Berlin · Telefon 030 39976-0 · info@avm.de
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AVM Fritz!Box 7490 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Ethernet LANYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3
Ethernet LAN data rates10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)1300 Mbit/s
USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Rack mountingNo
Frequency range2.4 - 5 GHz
Bandwidth (first)2.4 GHz
Bandwidth (second)5 GHz
USB ports quantity2
WLAN data transfer rates supported450, 1300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports4
DHCP client-
Security algorithmsWPA2, WPS
Power consumption (typical)9.3 W
Product colorRed, Silver
Cables includedDC, LAN (RJ-45), Phone (RJ-11)
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth175 mm
Width245 mm
Height55 mm
Weight- g

Summary

Security and Handling

Safety Instructions

General safety instructions to protect yourself and the FRITZ!Box from harm.

Handling the FRITZ!Box

Instructions on how to place, connect, and handle the FRITZ!Box safely.

Conventions in the Manual

The FRITZ!Box 7490 Overview

FRITZ!Box Ports, Interfaces, Buttons and LEDs

Ports and Interfaces

Describes the various ports and interfaces on the FRITZ!Box.

FRITZ!Box Buttons

Explains the functions of the buttons on the FRITZ!Box housing.

FRITZ!Box LEDs

Details the meaning of the different LEDs on the FRITZ!Box.

Before Connecting the FRITZ!Box

FRITZ!Box Package Contents

Lists the items included in the FRITZ!Box package.

Requirements for FRITZ!Box Operation

Outlines the necessary requirements for operating the FRITZ!Box.

Connecting the FRITZ!Box

Connecting to Electrical Power

Step-by-step guide to connecting the FRITZ!Box to electrical power.

Connecting to the Internet

Instructions for connecting the FRITZ!Box to various internet connections.

Connecting to the Landline Telephone Network

Guides on connecting the FRITZ!Box to analog or ISDN telephone lines.

Connecting Computers via Network Cable

Connecting to the Computer

Steps to connect a computer to the FRITZ!Box using a network cable.

Connecting a Network Hub or Switch

How to connect a network hub or switch to the FRITZ!Box.

Connecting Computers via Wireless LAN

Establishing Secure Wireless LAN Connections

Steps for creating a secure wireless LAN connection to the FRITZ!Box.

Wireless LAN Connection Using WPS

Guide to establishing a wireless LAN connection using WPS for quick setup.

Wireless LAN Connection with Network Key

How to connect to wireless LAN by manually entering the network key.

FRITZ!Box User Interface

Opening the User Interface

Instructions on how to access the FRITZ!Box user interface via a web browser.

FRITZ!Box at a Glance Overview

Describes the 'Overview' page for checking FRITZ!Box information.

Standard and Advanced Views

Explains the two different views available in the FRITZ!Box user interface.

Using FRITZ!Box System Functions

Diagnostics: Checking FRITZ!Box Functions

How to use the diagnostics function to check the FRITZ!Box's status.

Energy-Saving Functions

Details on how to use energy-saving features for the FRITZ!Box.

Push Services: Notification Services

How to set up notification services for FRITZ!Box events.

Locking FRITZ!Box Buttons

How to lock the FRITZ!Box buttons to prevent unintentional changes.

Saving and Restoring FRITZ!Box Settings

Steps to save and restore FRITZ!Box settings using backup files.

Update: Updating FRITZ!OS

Guide on how to update the FRITZ!Box operating system (FRITZ!OS).

Configuring an Internet Connection

Internet Connection for DSL

How to configure the FRITZ!Box for a DSL internet connection.

Internet Connection for Cable

Steps to configure the FRITZ!Box for a cable internet connection.

Internet Connection for Mobile Network

How to set up an internet connection using a mobile network via USB modem.

Internet Connection over LAN 1: FRITZ!Box as Router

How to use the FRITZ!Box as a router connected via LAN 1.

Internet Connection over Wireless LAN

How to connect the FRITZ!Box to an existing wireless LAN.

Surfing the Net

Basic steps for accessing the internet via the FRITZ!Box.

Connecting Telephones and Terminal Devices

Connecting Analog Telephone or Terminal Device

How to connect analog telephones or terminal devices to the FRITZ!Box.

Connecting ISDN Telephones and Terminal Devices

Instructions for connecting ISDN telephones and terminal devices.

Registering FRITZ!Fon and Cordless (DECT) Telephones

Steps to register cordless DECT telephones with the FRITZ!Box.

Registering iPhone or Android Smartphone

How to register smartphones as cordless telephones using FRITZ!App Fon.

Connecting an IP Telephone

How to connect and configure IP telephones with the FRITZ!Box.

Connecting a Door Intercom System

How to connect door intercom systems with an a/b interface to the FRITZ!Box.

Configuring FRITZ!Box for Telephone Calls

Configuring Your Telephone Numbers

How to configure internet and landline telephone numbers in the FRITZ!Box.

Configuring Telephones and Terminal Devices

Steps to configure connected telephones and terminal devices in the FRITZ!Box.

Password Protection: Using FRITZ!Box Safely

Login Procedures: FRITZ!Box Password

Describes the two methods for FRITZ!Box password protection: password and user accounts.

Using a FRITZ!Box Password

How to configure and use a master password for the FRITZ!Box user interface.

Using FRITZ!Box Users

How to set up and manage multiple user accounts with different access rights.

Accessing FRITZ!Box from the Internet

Conditions and steps to access the FRITZ!Box remotely over the internet.

Forgot Password—What to Do

How to recover a forgotten FRITZ!Box password or restore factory settings.

Mode “No login”

Explains the 'No login' mode and advises against its use due to security risks.

MyFRITZ!: Accessing FRITZ!Box Anywhere

Configuring MyFRITZ!

Step-by-step guide to creating a MyFRITZ! account and registering the FRITZ!Box.

Using MyFRITZ!

How to use the MyFRITZ! service via web browser or smartphone app.

Security with MyFRITZ!

Details on the security protocols (HTTPS) used by MyFRITZ! for secure connections.

FRITZ!Box as an Internet Router

Parental Control: Access Profiles for Internet Use

How to control internet usage by devices using access profiles.

Port Forwarding: Making Computers Accessible from Internet

How to make computers accessible from the internet using port forwarding.

Dynamic DNS: Name instead of IP Address

How to use dynamic DNS services to access the FRITZ!Box with a fixed name.

Access from Internet via HTTPS, FTP and FTPS

How to enable and use protocols like HTTPS, FTP, and FTPS for remote access.

Prioritization: Right of Way for Internet Access

How to prioritize network applications and devices for internet access.

VPN: Remote Access to the Home Network

Setting up secure remote access to the FRITZ!Box network using VPN.

Freely Selectable DNS Servers

How to change the DNS server settings for the FRITZ!Box.

DNSSEC: Security for DNS Queries

Explanation of DNSSEC and its role in securing DNS queries.

IPv6: The New Internet Protocol

Overview of IPv6 support and its capabilities on the FRITZ!Box.

Mobile Network: Replacing Faulty DSL

How to set up the FRITZ!Box to use a mobile network as a backup for DSL.

LISP: FRITZ!Box as a LISP Router

Introduction to LISP and how to configure the FRITZ!Box as a LISP router.

FRITZ!Box as a WLAN Access Point

Switching Wireless Network On/Off by Schedule

How to schedule the wireless network to turn on and off automatically.

Extending a Wireless Radio Network

Methods to extend the range of the wireless radio network using repeaters.

Wireless LAN—Getting Technical

Technical details about wireless LAN standards and data throughput.

Setting the Right Standard in FRITZ!Box

How to select and configure wireless LAN standards for optimal performance.

FRITZ!Box as a Telephone System

Telephone Book Management

How to create, manage, and use the telephone book in the FRITZ!Box.

Call List Features

How to view, save, and use the call list of the FRITZ!Box.

Answering Machine Configuration

How to configure and operate the answering machine function of the FRITZ!Box.

Fax Function Setup

How to set up and use the fax function integrated into the FRITZ!Box.

Call Diversion Configuration

How to configure call diversion rules for incoming calls in the FRITZ!Box.

Dialing Rules for Outgoing Calls

How to set up dialing rules for outgoing calls based on number ranges or connection types.

Blocking Telephone Numbers and Callers

How to block specific telephone numbers or callers from making calls to the FRITZ!Box.

Do Not Disturb Settings

How to configure the 'Do Not Disturb' function for telephones and terminal devices.

Alarm Configuration

How to set up and configure an alarm function using the FRITZ!Box.

Baby Monitor Functionality

How to configure telephones as a baby monitor to detect sound levels.

Telephone Call Convenience Functions

Overview of convenience functions for making telephone calls, like internal calls and group calls.

Three-Party Conference Call

How to set up and manage three-party conference calls.

Handling Waiting Calls on FON 1 and FON 2

How to accept or reject waiting calls on the FRITZ!Box telephone lines.

Holding, Consultation, and Alternating Calls

How to hold, consult, and alternate between calls on the FRITZ!Box.

Explicit Call Transfer (ECT) on ISDN Line

How to perform explicit call transfers on an ISDN line connected to the FRITZ!Box.

One-Time Explicit Transfer on ISDN Line

How to perform a one-time explicit call transfer on an ISDN line.

ISDN Call-Back Features

How to enable call-back features for no response or busy lines on ISDN.

Enabling and Deleting Call-Back

Steps to enable and delete the call-back function on the FRITZ!Box.

Call Tracing on the ISDN Line

How to enable call tracing on an ISDN line.

FRITZ!Box as a DECT Base Station

Paging Cordless Telephones

How to page cordless telephones to find a misplaced device.

Registering a Cordless Telephone

Instructions on registering cordless telephones with the DECT base station.

Deregistering a Cordless Telephone

How to remove cordless telephones from the FRITZ!Box DECT base station.

Enabling DECT Eco Mode

How to enable DECT Eco mode to reduce power consumption.

FRITZ!Box Connects Network Devices

Network Settings in the FRITZ!Box

Overview of network settings and how to manage connected devices.

Starting Computer: Wake on LAN

How to use Wake on LAN to start a computer remotely.

IPv4 Settings in the FRITZ!Box

Default factory settings for IPv4 addressing on the FRITZ!Box.

IP Address in Case of Emergency

Information about the FRITZ!Box's emergency IP address for troubleshooting.

IPv4 Address in the FRITZ!Box

Details on the FRITZ!Box's assigned IPv4 address and when to change it.

Reserved IP Addresses

Information about reserved IP address ranges for internal FRITZ!Box use.

DHCP Server for IPv4

How the FRITZ!Box DHCP server assigns IP addresses to network devices.

Fixed IPv4 Addresses with DHCP Enabled

How to assign fixed IPv4 addresses to computers even when DHCP is enabled.

Disabling the DHCP Server

Steps to disable the DHCP server and manually assign IP addresses.

IPv6 Settings in the FRITZ!Box

Overview of IPv6 settings and configuration options within the FRITZ!Box.

Unique Local Addresses (ULA)

Explanation of Unique Local Addresses (ULA) for local IPv6 communication.

DHCPv6 Servers in the Home Network

Information about the FRITZ!Box's built-in DHCPv6 server.

UPnP Settings

How to configure UPnP settings for status information and monitoring.

Obtaining IP Address Automatically

How to configure computers to automatically obtain IP addresses from the FRITZ!Box.

Obtaining IP Address Automatically in Windows

Step-by-step guide for Windows to automatically obtain IP addresses.

Obtaining IP Address Automatically in Mac OS X

Steps for Mac OS X to automatically obtain IP addresses from the FRITZ!Box.

Obtaining IP Address Automatically in Linux

Resource for obtaining IP addresses automatically in Linux systems.

Connecting USB Devices to FRITZ!Box

Power Supply for USB Devices

Guidelines on power requirements for connecting USB devices to the FRITZ!Box.

USB Devices on the FRITZ!Box

Lists the types of USB devices that can be connected to the FRITZ!Box.

Using USB Devices Safely

Safety precautions and best practices for using USB devices with the FRITZ!Box.

Configuring Access Rights for USB Storage

How to protect data on USB storage by configuring user access rights.

Accessing USB Memory

Methods for accessing USB memory connected to the FRITZ!Box via home network or FTP.

Sharing a USB Printer

How to connect a USB printer and set it up as a network printer.

Managing Memory with FRITZ!NAS

Requirements for FRITZ!NAS

Specifies the browser requirements for using FRITZ!NAS.

Starting FRITZ!NAS

Instructions on how to start and access FRITZ!NAS.

FRITZ!NAS Password Protection

How to protect FRITZ!NAS and USB storage with passwords.

Assigning a FRITZ!Box Name

Controlling Smart Home Devices

Configuring Internet Access for Guests

Requirements for Guest Access

Conditions required for configuring guest internet access on the FRITZ!Box.

Wireless Guest Access: Private Hotspot

How to set up a wireless guest access point for visitors.

Guest Access on the LAN 4 Port

How to configure the LAN 4 port for guest internet access.

Help in Case of Errors

DSL Connection Not Established

Troubleshooting steps when the FRITZ!Box cannot establish a DSL connection.

The User Interface Does Not Open

Troubleshooting steps when the FRITZ!Box user interface cannot be accessed.

Cannot Establish Wireless LAN Connection

Troubleshooting guide for issues preventing a wireless LAN connection.

Wireless LAN Connection Interrupted

Troubleshooting steps for when a wireless LAN connection is disrupted.

Configuring FRITZ!Box via Telephone

Alarm Settings

How to configure and manage alarm settings using a connected telephone.

Do Not Disturb Settings

How to enable and disable the 'Do Not Disturb' feature for telephones.

Timetable and Do Not Disturb for Other Telephones

How to configure Do Not Disturb using a timetable or for specific telephones.

Switching Do Not Disturb On/Off for FON 1

How to enable/disable Do Not Disturb for the FON 1 line via telephone keys.

Switching Do Not Disturb On/Off for FON 2

How to enable/disable Do Not Disturb for the FON 2 line via telephone keys.

Call Diversion Configuration

How call diversion automatically redirects incoming calls to an external number.

Switching Wireless Network On and Off

How to manually switch the wireless network on and off using telephone keys.

Loading Factory Settings

How to reset the FRITZ!Box to its original factory settings.

Disabling/Enabling Automatic Outside Dialing

How to enable or disable automatic outside dialing for FON 1 and FON 2 lines.

Taking FRITZ!Box Out of Operation

Loading Factory Settings via User Interface

How to restore factory settings using the FRITZ!Box user interface.

Saving FRITZ!Box Settings

How to save FRITZ!Box settings to a backup file for restoration.

Saving Data from Internal Memory

How to save data from the FRITZ!Box's internal memory.

Loading Factory Settings

Steps to load the FRITZ!Box's factory settings via the user interface.

Uninstalling Supplementary Software

How to uninstall supplementary software installed from AVM.

Technical Specifications

Ports and Interfaces Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the FRITZ!Box's ports and interfaces.

Router Functions

Lists the various router functions supported by the FRITZ!Box.

User Interface and Display

Describes the FRITZ!Box user interface and its LED indicators.

Tones Specification

Details the various tones used by the FRITZ!Box, such as busy and ring tones.

Device Properties

Technical specifications regarding device dimensions, operating conditions, and power.

Network Cable (Yellow)

Information about the network cable (yellow) used for connecting devices.

DSL/telephone Cable

Details about the DSL/telephone cable for connecting to DSL splitters and phone lines.

Customer Service and Support

FRITZ!Box Documentation

Information on accessing the FRITZ!Box manual and online help.

Internet Information Resources

Where to find additional information and videos about FRITZ!Box functions.

AVM Knowledge Base

Information on using the AVM Knowledge Base for support and solutions.

Feedback on FRITZ!Box

How to provide feedback to AVM to improve the FRITZ!Box product.

Evaluating Internet Call Voice Quality

How to evaluate and improve the voice quality of internet calls.

Assistance from the Support Team

Guidance on how to get support for FRITZ!Box problems and common issues.

Support by E-mail

How to contact AVM support via email for assistance.

Manufacturer’s Warranty

Details of the manufacturer's warranty for the FRITZ!Box product.

Legal Notice and Compliance

Legal Notice Details

Legal information regarding copyright, software use, and liability.

Declaration of CE Conformity

Statement of compliance with EU regulations for the FRITZ!Box device.

Disposal Information

Guidelines for the proper disposal of the FRITZ!Box and its electronic components.

Drilling Template for Wall Mounting

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