Questions about AVM FRITZ!Box 7490

I also have this box and receive Internet (also) via Cablecom. This works absolutely unproblematically. Only the cablecom modem has to be operated as a "bridge" (instructions for this on the CC homepage). What does not work in this mode is "guest access" via WLAN. Regarding your specific question: I would have to look through all the menu items at home, but I don't think that will work either.

I clarified this 1-2 years ago, so this information could be out of date. At that time, the main problem was that Sunrise did not want to give out the VoIP access data. This means that internet and TV would probably have worked, but VoIP would not. For VoIP, access data is required, which is permanently integrated in the router supplied by Sunrise. If you buy such a router, you also have to configure everything manually. With the Internet, however, this usually just means choosing the right access protocol and annex. TV simply goes over the Internet and usually does not require any special configuration on the router. If you are not familiar with the technology, I would not recommend it.

I assume that the box includes a personal internal telephone switching service on site (MO - FR from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.), plus a smarthome function that can do more than Alexa, Siri & Co.... There is no other way to explain the price 😁

The 7490 and 5490 are identical except for the difference that the 5490 has a fibre connection and the 7490 has a telephone connection. The FritzBox cannot be converted.

The FritzBox is a great device. However, there are certainly better devices for WLAN range. The positioning of the WLAN routers are important and can thus achieve a greater range. The range of functions of the FritzBox is unattainable.

Hi, from memory I would say yes, as there are RJ11 ports on it. I know that it works with a DECT phone that has a base that is on classic analogue, on that RJ11 socket. That's the configuration I have at home. But for more security, you should have a look at the manual, here in French: https://be.avm.de/fileadmin/user_upload/BENL/Service/Manuals/fr/FRITZ_Box/Manual_FRITZ_Box_7490_fr.pdf From memory, there is a special setting in the router to indicate that you want to use the analog line. My configuration is in English, and it's called "landline phone". There must be an equivalent in French that you can certainly find on this doc. Greetings.

i'm afraid i don't know. however, i don't see any reason why it shouldn't work if the Fritzbox is connected behind the corresponding router. this must/can be set accordingly in the settings of the Fritzbox.

Yes, the box is delivered with the mentioned Y-cable.

Nope, sorry. I read that too, but I haven't tested it yet (I'm not with Swisscom). I'm sorry. But it would still be exciting to know whether it is possible for Swisscom TV combination subscribers to stream TV in the home network to tablet and co... as with the FritzBox 6490 (issue 5/2017 Stiftung Warentest).

Narrow down the problem to find out if it is due to the slow connection to the Internet (ADSL) or if there is a problem in the internal network. For example, you can try to stream a film from the PC to the TV. If there is also stuttering, it is highly probable that the problem is in the LAN. To test the ADSL connection, you can use speedtest.net, for example.

The TimeCapsule can be "connected" in different ways: via LAN cable to the Fritzbox (or a switch in the LAN) or via WiFi into the existing WLAN (of the FritzBox). It can be used as a "repeater" to extend the WLAN of the FritzBox. If you want to "expand" the WLAN, I would connect to the Fritzbox via LAN ("cable") and then set up the TimeCapsule as an "access point" with the same WLAN name ("SSID") and password as the WLAN of the Fritzbox - this is more reliable and results in better transmission rates. I hope this answers your question, otherwise you would have to ask something more specific.

Yes, if you switch the Connect BOX to modem operation, you can use your own router. How to do this is described in the manual on page 26: https://www.upc.ch/dam/www-upc-cablecom-ch/Support/manuals/de/int/Manual%20Connect%20Box%20Modem_1115_DE.PDF

It depends on what functionality you need from the router. I operate an (adsl) FritzBox behind a cable model from my provider. I use TV, telephony and internet access from the provider, but distribute the internet in the house with the Fritzbox (and the telephone also goes through the Fritzbox). I get the following advantages from the Fritzbox, which I would not want to do without and which no other manufacturer offers in this way: - Very user-friendly interface - All the functions of a "normal" router - Call filter with wildcards for telephony - Integrated DECT base with phone book synchronisation - Internet filter for children (parental control) with maintained blacklist - VPN, remote maintenance - Homecontrol integration, incl. Powerlan states - Network monitoring - and much more. The "performance features" of the provider are certainly not as good as those of a Fritzbox with regard to the router, unless the provider uses a Fritzbox himself...

In principle, this is possible. There are 1 ISDN, 2 analogue and 6 DECT telephones available. They can make calls to each other. If an analogue connection has to be connected to the telephone port of the cable modem, only one analogue telephone is available.

you are limited with the CH version in terms of updates, if there is already a new update available on the German AVM site or a lab version you cannot install it, you have to wait until it is released for the CH box.

Hello, it depends on which Swisscom subscription or which router was supplied. If it is a newer subscription, e.g. Vivo xs, the Internet Box Standard is included. You simply have to read out the access data legally. Have a look at http://supportcommunity.swisscom.ch/t5/Diskussionen-%C3%BCber-Ger%C3%A4te-und/Vivo-Internet-Box-SIP-credentials/td-p/405999 The SIP access data must then only be entered in the FritzBox. You should be able to find everything under this link. It works perfectly for me. Kind regards Bingojoker

No, unfortunately it will not work, Swisscom has its own encrypted signal where you need the Swisscom modem. At most, you could connect the Fritz after the Swisscom box and then make the forwarding via the Fritz box.

If operated with Sunrise, it would be better to ask Sunrise to deliver the router right away. As far as I know, Sunrise is now supplying the 7490. WLAN is significantly faster because it transmits with AC. But of course only if the devices that use WLAN also support AC.

Works without any problems. Simply connect to LAN1 on the Fritzbox.