The FRITZ!Box 6690 Cable with innovative Wi-Fi 6 (WLAN AX) brings ultra-fast Wi-Fi to cable connections. The new standard Wi-Fi 6 (WLAN AX) is faster and significantly more efficient: the FRITZ!Box 6690 Cable effortlessly handles multiple parallel applications such as 4K streaming, video conferencing, and cloud applications. The integrated DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem provides ultra-fast gigabit speeds and is suitable for all cable connections. A 2.5-gigabit LAN port, USB 3.0, and the DECT base for cordless telephony and smart home applications complete the versatile communication offering. Innovative Wi-Fi 6 enables a high-end Wi-Fi experience with many devices. In addition to smartphones, laptops, TVs, and gaming consoles, an increasing number of household and smart home devices are designed for wireless connections—ideal for Wi-Fi 6. By reducing latency and utilizing the new OFDMA modulation method with QAM-1024, Wi-Fi 6 (WLAN AX) ensures greater efficiency, higher speeds, and improved Wi-Fi coverage.
Router type | Mesh router, Wi-Fi router |
Number of ports | 4 Ports |
Network connections | RJ45 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (1x), RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (3x) |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac, Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
Router functions | Mesh capable, VPN |
5 GHz transfer rate | 4800 Mbit/s |
2.4 GHz transfer rate | 1200 Mbit/s |
Item number | 18233612 |
Manufacturer | FRITZ! |
Category | Routers |
Manufacturer no. | 20002965 |
Release date | 6.1.2022 |
Sales rank in Category Routers | 218 of 2668 |
May include power adapter | No |
Colour | White |
Exact colour description | White |
Router type | Mesh router, Wi-Fi router |
Router functions | Mesh capable, VPN |
VPN support | IPSec |
Modem type | Analogue |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac, Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
Wi-Fi frequency band | Dual band |
Wi-Fi encryption | WPA2-PSK, WPA3-PSK |
WLAN functions | Guest access, Multi-User MIMO, WLAN on/off switch, WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) |
5 GHz transfer rate | 4800 Mbit/s |
2.4 GHz transfer rate | 1200 Mbit/s |
Max. data transfer rate | 6000 Mbit/s |
Number of ports | 4 Ports |
Network connections | RJ45 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (1x), RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (3x) |
Max. port speed | 2500 Mbit/s |
Mesh networking type | Starter Set |
Mesh networking number of satellites | 0 x |
USB ports | USB-A |
Country of origin | Poland |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Coaxial, DC, Lan (RJ-45) |
Length | 27.30 cm |
Width | 8.50 cm |
Height | 20.90 cm |
Weight | 1034 g |
Length | 36.10 cm |
Width | 27.70 cm |
Height | 10 cm |
Weight | 1.63 kg |
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