AVM FRITZ!Box 4040 International
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61 reviews
Very good device at a fair price
I have already had many Fritzboxes. I was always satisfied with them. Now I have a new one, which I can put behind my cable modem at a reasonable price. As always, easy to use and powerful
Pro
- Performance
- Operation
- Scope of functions
- Reach
- Speed
Works perfectly with the UPC Connect Box
Works perfectly with the UPC Connect Box. Simply switch the Connect Box to modem mode (if this is not available, briefly call UPC Support, they will then switch from IPv6 to IPv4, and it will be available again).
I can now also use Dynamic DNS and port forwarding.I can recommend, price/performance is very good
Good interface, only to release individual ports I had to search a bit and the instructions did not quite match reality.
Pro
- Sophisticated Admin GUI
- Childproof lock makes a good impression - practical test still missing
Contra
- Slight deviation of the instructions from reality
Top
Pro
- VPN to own network possible
- Many settings available
- Price
- Wlan
- Runs with UPC Connect Box in bridge mode
Super router, easily expandable, excellent price-performance ratio
After the DHCP server no longer wanted my UPC ConnectBox (no idea why) I put it into bridge mode and installed the FritzBox behind it.
I should have done that much earlier. Much earlier.
The installation was very easy and I had my two NAS, the printer and various tablets, smartphones, laptops and a workstation set up within an hour with all the gimmicks I needed (port releases,...).
The WLAN range is rather limited with concrete walls. If the router had been in a better location, I would have been able to get there with the Fritz!Box alone. Since the cable connections are stupidly located in the corners of the flat, I had to increase the WLAN range with a Fritz!Repeater 1750E. I operate everything as a MESH network. Setup time 2 minutes. Plug in the repeater near the box for the first time, press the WPS button on the repeater and on the box, wait until it has finished setting up (1 minute) and then move the repeater to the planned location and plug it in. Done.
The status LEDs can be switched off in the configuration of both the Box and the Repeater.
My box has the manufacturer part number 2000 2763 so it's not an International, I now realise. No idea what the difference is supposed to be.Hideous set up
Took me hours to install, because the manual was misleading
Pro
- After going through the hideous installation and setup, it works
Contra
- Wifi doesn't accept password, one hour googling on mobile: pw is not wifi password but router gui pw
- Wifi password is wpa key (??????)
- Why is upload so slow? One hour googling: Default setting: 2Mbit/s upload speed (?????)
- Outdated online manual, settings are not there where described
Easy installation, great reception!
Top device
Pro
- Easy assembly
- Simple commissioning
Works flawlessly even under heavy load
Versatile product
Works as expected. Unfortunately, a VPN connection directly from the Fritzbox to several VPN providers does not work, such as PureVPN. Currently, approx. 4 other VPN providers are supported with "Fritz!OS 7.39 Beta". However, I have not tested this.
Pro
- Many functions
- Latest updates
- Simple configuration
Contra
- VPN with WireGuard for PureVPN is not yet supported
Does exactly what it is supposed to
A simple firewall with no frills. Easy to set up, the price is right. Exactly what I was looking for.
Pro
- simply
- cheap
Simple WLAN Router
Need the WLAN router as a MESH repeater. It actually does that pretty well with its own SSID. Also the setup via the web is simple and self-explanatory. The thing does what it was built for, only the price I find too high. Probably due to the current global shortage of resources.
Pro
- Easy installation
- Simple configuration
Contra
- Price
Top
A good box.
Pro
- Good WLAN performance
- Easy to configure
- Runs stable
Super manufacturer. Operation very simple
Super product
was super easy to add in the existing FRITZ mesh network. After 15 minutes everything was ready to use and the annoying LAN cables were tidied away.
Pro
- easy installation
- very good price/performance ratio
top WLAN router
Pro
- good transmitting power
- very good interface
- many setting options
Everything works right away, I would buy again.
Unpacked, turned on, firmware update done, radio silence set at night, all simple and smooth. I had no problems with it, but the very needy user manual and the English quick start guide are not everyone's cup of tea.
Pro
- Operating displays very well visible
- Nice design
- Power cord included
- Environmentally friendly packaging (no plastic)
- Wi-Fi password with QR code
Contra
- Instructions
Very good device
Would recommend it
Pro
- Many setting options
- Wlan channels 2.4 and 5 GHZ can be designated separately
- Good parental controls, time limits can be saved
- Wlan power adjustable
- Desing
- Price performance top
Contra
- One comesDespite app over detours in the device menu
User-friendly router with many options
Ideal complement to a Fritzbox 7530
Pro
- Mesh network from AVM
Contra
- If not accessible with the browser, a reset is only possible with a Win program from AVM
I bought the Fritz Box as a replacement for my existing wireless router.
Although bought new, the WLAN connection via my TP-Link router was sporadically interrupted (embarrassing during video conferences). That's why I decided to spend money again. Now, with this Fritz Box 4040, all problems seem to have disappeared. It was delivered by Digitec express and I was able to set it up in a few minutes including equipment like printer, NAS etc. If anyone is struggling with WLAN quality, I would recommend not to wait any longer, but to order the Fritz Box right away as a replacement.
Pro
- good stable reception
- intuitive web GUI
- easy to set up
- USB hub
Great device, unfortunately the wrong one for me
Pro
- Clear OS
Contra
- VPN does not work with Sunrise Box
Uncomplicated order and delivery processing. Device works without problems
Pro
- Short delivery time
Contra
- no
Very fast router
Pro
- Simple setup
- No branding
- Good firewall
- Many useful features
- Stable fast wifi
- Apple TV compatible
Mesh Master
I also need the device as a mesh master with 2 repeaters. The setup was without any problems.
It also recognized my IP phone so I didn't have to enter a rule for it.
The GUI gives me a nice overview of my LAN.Pro
- simple operation
- function flawless
Recommendable
Haven't found anything comparable for this price yet.
Pro
- Configuration options
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