Questions about AVM FRITZ!Box 4040 International

Zwiebelkarton

7 years ago

I don't have an internet connection in my holiday flat. Can I use 4G speed with this Fritzbox and an Internet stick? If so, which one should I buy?

DIA1

6 years ago

I have the router in the office on the first floor and would need the router to bring the wifi downstairs in the living room area via LAN cable, as the wifi signal downstairs is very poor. Do I then have a new wifi address with this router or does it take over the one from the existing router in the office?

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simonw79

3 years ago

What is the difference between the FritzBox 4040 and the FritzBox 4040 International?

ThiloTech

3 years ago

This has to do with the modem function.

amandus.steiner

4 years ago

Is the Fritzbox 4040 suitable for Swissvomtv TV?

4 years ago

Hello Community, can I connect the FritzBox directly to the Swisscom network? So I could switch off the Swisscom router and handle Swisscom TV and Tele via the Fritz?

4 years ago

No. Under no circumstances does this Fritzbox replace the Swisscom router. For a DSL connection, this Fritz is missing the modem. For a fibre connection, the connection is also missing or you would need a media converter upstream. Operating Swisscom TV in such a configuration is an additional hurdle without in-depth know-how.

stephcebab

5 years ago

What exactly is the difference to item no. 11510370 https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/product/avm-fritzbox-4040-router-11510370?

5 years ago

The difference lies in the designation "International" and the price. In the past, the "International" designation had the advantage with ADSL connections that the configuration of Annex A and B was adapted for Switzerland and commissioning was therefore easier. But this is hardly relevant today. The fact is that this Fritzbox does not have an ADSL modem built in. The "International" is therefore completely irrelevant. In addition, the German, not "International" Fritz Boxes receive updates faster and more frequently, which is why I have ordered Fritzboxes directly from Germany in the past. So I advise you to buy the cheaper version of this Fritzbox without the "International".

5 years ago

Does this thing really need a fibre optic connection?

Outrager

5 years ago

Helpful answer

Nope. Ports/connectivity: - 4 x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1,000 Base-T) - 1 x Gigabit WAN - WLAN access point IEEE 802.11ac, n, g, b, a - 1x USB 3.0 and 1 x USB 2.0 for storage and printer LAN & WAN = RJ45

danielrose1

5 years ago

Can I set the 4040 in exactly the same way as my previous 7540 with regard to WLAN configuration? Specifically, with the latter I could set the radiation intensity of the WLAN exactly to the %. Why I'm changing: the 7540 was from Sunrise and I switched to UPC. With their Connect Box, the WLAN cannot be configured except to switch it on or off completely. I prefer the flexibility of the FRITZ!Box, but of course I have to return the sunrise device and would like to replace it with the 4040, as I can then connect it to the Connect Box.

gloorpatterson

5 years ago

Helpful answer

Hello Daniel Good idea to connect an original FB via LAN behind the UPC box (also behind the FB from Sunrise, on which a proprietary firmware with limited possibilities is running! that's how it works for me too. Of course, the FB 4040 doesn't have the same possibilities as the FB 7540, but as a pure WLAN router it is always sufficient. With the FB 4040 you have approx. 4 adjustable, different WLAN transmission powers. The mesh option of the FB 4040 is also great (for the future expansion of your WLAN!). Kind regards, Gerhard

djduke70

6 years ago

can I use this Fritz!Box as a replacement for the Sunrise Box or do I have to connect it to the Wan port?

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jurgmaier

6 years ago

AVM says the 4040 supports mesh, this is the 4040 international... which OS is on it? Mesh is included from 6.9. In the details here it says Mesh: without...

optobyteag

6 years ago

The box was delivered with 6.8 (without mesh) after an upgrade to 7.01 it can now do mesh.

odi69

7 years ago

Can the WLAN function also be switched off so that the unit can only be used as a router?

7 years ago

Yes, WLAN can be switched on and off via the web interface or via the WLAN button directly on the unit.

7 years ago

There is a Fritz 4040 with 866MBit and a 4040 Edition International with 1267MBit. Does anyone know the difference?

7 years ago

What is the difference between the 7490 and the 4040 - nest the price?

cyrodiil

7 years ago

The 7490 has a faster WLAN (1300Mbit/s instead of 866Mbit/s) and apparently also a few more connections. You can see the exact comparison here: https://www.digitec.ch/de/Comparison/5988050-2446979

talo7

7 years ago

I have a fibre connection at home. The router is in the power box and has only one port, where I can only connect my PS by cable in the living room. Of course, I would like to connect several things to the network via wifi. Is this device suitable? So can I simply connect the device with a Gigabit Ethernet cable to the plug in the living room, then the internet goes via the Fritzbox and so I can connect the PS4 and TV there with Ethernet, and the other things via WLAN?