As a dual-band WLAN router with WLAN 6, the FRITZ!Box 4050 provides fast connections for your home network and efficiently distributes movies, music, and data to all mobile devices in the network. Thanks to its versatile connection options, the FRITZ!Box 4050 can be flexibly used with fiber optic, cable, or DSL connections. Fast Gigabit LAN ports are available for wired devices such as gaming consoles, televisions, and printers.
Router type | Wi-Fi router |
Router functions | Firewall, Mesh capable, VPN |
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 |
5 GHz transfer rate | 2400 Mbit/s |
2.4 GHz transfer rate | 600 Mbit/s |
Number of ports | 4 ports |
Network connections | RJ11 (1x), RJ45 (3x), RJ45 WAN Port |
Item number | 47751825 |
Manufacturer | FRITZ! |
Category | Routers |
Manufacturer no. | 20003052 |
Release date | 12.8.2024 |
Sales rank in Category Routers | 27 of 2281 |
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Exact colour description | Red, White |
Router type | Wi-Fi router |
Router functions | Firewall, Mesh capable, VPN |
VPN support | IPSec |
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 encryption | WPA2, WPA3 |
WLAN functions | Guest access, Multi-User MIMO, WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) |
Number of antennas | 1x |
5 GHz transfer rate | 2400 Mbit/s |
2.4 GHz transfer rate | 600 Mbit/s |
Mobile phone standard | WLAN only |
Number of ports | 4 ports |
Network connections | RJ11 (1x), RJ45 (3x), RJ45 WAN Port |
Max. port speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Mesh networking type | Starter Set |
USB ports | USB-A |
Country of origin | Hungary |
CO₂ emissions | 70,99 kg |
Climate contribution | EUR 1,77 |
Scope of delivery | Power adapter, RJ45 cable |
Length | 15.20 cm |
Width | 20 cm |
Height | 4.50 cm |
Weight | 343 g |
Product Safety |
Length | 27 cm |
Width | 19 cm |
Height | 7 cm |
Weight | 620 g |
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