AVM FRITZ!Box 4690

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Product details

The FRITZ!Box 4690 from AVM is a state-of-the-art WLAN router specially designed for use with fibre optic modems up to 10 Gbit/s (XGS-PON). With impressive WLAN performance, this router offers outstanding connection speed for all devices in the home network. The FRITZ!Box 4690 supports the latest Wi-Fi standards, including Wi-Fi 7, and makes it easy to integrate multiple Wi-Fi access points into an intelligent mesh system. In addition, the device offers a comprehensive telephone system for IP-based connections, including an integrated DECT base for up to six cordless telephones and the option of connecting analogue telephones, fax machines or answering machines. With smart home functions and a media server for distributing music, pictures and films in the home network, the FRITZ!Box 4690 is a versatile solution for modern households.

Key specifications

Router type
Wi-Fi router
Number of ports
5 Ports
Network connections
RJ11 (2x)RJ45 10 Gigabit Ethernet (1x)RJ45 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (3x)RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (1x)
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11aWi-Fi 3 / 802.11gWi-Fi 4 / 802.11nWi-Fi 5 / 802.11acWi-Fi 6 / 802.11axWi-Fi 7 / 802.11be
Router functions
FirewallVPN
5 GHz transfer rate
5760 Mbit/s
2.4 GHz transfer rate
1200 Mbit/s
Item number
55063670

General information

Manufacturer
AVM
Category
Routers
Manufacturer no.
20003082
Release date
3.3.2025
Sales rank in Category Routers
167 of 2727
External links
May include power adapter
Yes

Colour

Colour
RedWhite
Exact colour description
White/red

Router properties

Router type
Wi-Fi router
Router functions
FirewallVPN
VPN support
IPSec

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11aWi-Fi 3 / 802.11gWi-Fi 4 / 802.11nWi-Fi 5 / 802.11acWi-Fi 6 / 802.11axWi-Fi 7 / 802.11be
Wi-Fi frequency band
Dual band
Wi-Fi encryption
WPA2WPA3
WLAN functions
WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)
5 GHz transfer rate
5760 Mbit/s
2.4 GHz transfer rate
1200 Mbit/s

Mobile internet properties

Mobile phone standard
WLAN only

Network interface

Number of ports
5 Ports
Network connections
RJ11 (2x)RJ45 10 Gigabit Ethernet (1x)RJ45 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (3x)RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (1x)
Max. port speed
10000 Mbit/s

Additional connections

USB ports
USB-A

Origin

Country of origin
Poland

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Network cablePower adapter

Product dimensions

Length
18.40 cm
Width
25 cm
Height
6.90 cm
Weight
820 g

Package dimensions

Length
30.80 cm
Width
24.40 cm
Height
7.50 cm
Weight
1.04 kg

30-day right of return
5 years Warranty (Bring-in)
4 additional offers

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Routers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 13.Huawei
    0.9 %
  • 15.Mercusys
    1 %
  • 16.AVM
    1.1 %
  • 16.Telekom
    1.1 %
  • 18.Synology
    1.2 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 11.Starlink
    4 days
  • 11.Ubiquiti
    4 days
  • 14.AVM
    5 days
  • 15.Acer
    7 days
  • 16.ASUS
    10 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Routers» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 22.Draytek
    7.6 %
  • 23.Lancom Systems
    8 %
  • 24.AVM
    8.1 %
  • 25.Acer
    8.2 %
  • 26.Telekom
    8.4 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good87/100
Very good91/100
PCgo + PC MagazinSingle testReleaseJune 2025
  • Positive10 Gbit/s for LAN and WAN
  • PositiveFast, robust WLAN: Wi-Fi 7, 4x4 MIMO
  • PositiveMesh, guest network, child protection, (HD) telephony and smart home
  • PositiveNAS function and printer support
  • PositiveBroad app support
  • PositiveLong support with Fritz!OS updates
    Very good80/100
    PC Welt Online Logo
    PC Welt OnlineSingle testReleaseMay 2025
    • Positive2x 10 GBit Ethernet
    • PositiveWi-Fi 7
    • PositiveVery fast USB speed
    • Positivedecent WLAN speed
    • PositiveConnections for telephones
    • Negativedoes not support 6 GHz
    Very good90/100
    connect Logo
    Rank 1 out of 5connectWi-Fi 7-Router im TestReleaseApril 2025
    • Positive10 Gbit/s for LAN & WAN
    • PositiveMany functions for home network (mesh, guest network, child protection), (HD) telephony and smart home
    • PositiveNAS function and printer support
    • Positivehigh-performance hardware
    • Positivefully-fledged firewall
    • PositiveBroad app support