FRITZ!Box 4050 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Router, Mesh Capable, GigE WAN, 3x GigE LAN, DECT, 1x FXS

• Gigabit WAN port for connecting to a fibre optic modem (ONT)
• Wi-Fi 6 up to 2400 Mbit/s + 600 Mbit/s
• Intelligent Mesh Wi-Fi for the home network
• Network with 3 x gigabit LAN and 1 x USB
• Telephone system with DECT base station for cordless phones and Smart Home
• Media server, NAS, MyFRITZ!, auto update

The FRITZ!Box 4050 is a fast dual-band wireless router with Wi-Fi 6 that ensures high speeds in your Wi-Fi network. Thanks to the wide range of connection options, the FRITZ!Box 4050 can be used flexibly for fiber optic, cable or DSL internet. And with integrated NAS functionality, the FRITZ!Box 4050 becomes your home network multimedia hub. In addition to a complete telephone system with a DECT base station and an integrated firewall, smart home control completes the offer.

More Wi-Fi everywhere - with Wi-Fi 6

Wi-Fi 6 reaches speeds up to 40 percent higher than previous Wi-Fi generations. With the FRITZ!Box 4050's high-speed Wi-Fi, browsing and streaming enters the fast lane. The highlight: Even with multiple devices active at the same time, the data rates remain high – for each individual device. In tense multiplayer battles, you'll benefit from lower latency with Wi-Fi 6. The icing on the cake is the energy-saving features, improving battery life performance for your devices.

The FRITZ!Box 4050 also supports established standards such as Wi-Fi 5 and 4, for full compatibility with all devices.

Mesh Wi-Fi with FRITZ!

The FRITZ!Box 4050 supports Mesh Wi-Fi, meaning your videos, music and photos seamlessly reach every corner of your home, apartment or office. FRITZ!Repeater, FRITZ!Powerline or other FRITZ!Box models adopt the settings of the FRITZ!Box at the internet connection and all devices are always optimally connected – automatically and reliably.

With Mesh you enjoy high speeds while surfing, streaming or gaming. Instead of waiting for breathtaking 4k streaming and your favourite music, your media will wait for you.

Making phone calls fun

The FRITZ!Box 4050 has a built-in DECT base station, to which you can register up to six cordless phones; with FRITZ!Fon you'll never want to hang up the phone! The answering machine and fax function including fax-to-mail offer additional convenience.

FRITZ!Apps for added convenience and Smart Home

Discover the convenience of Smart Home with FRITZ! – connect FRITZ! Smart Home and third-party devices with your FRITZ!Box 4050 using DECT ULE / HAN FUN technology:

With the FRITZ!Apps you can also use your smartphone to access FRITZ!Box convenience features, make phone calls in the home network and keep an eye on your Smart Home.

FRITZ!Box, for safety's sake

The security concept covers all areas of the FRITZ!Box: secure browsing thanks to the built-in firewall, Wi-Fi protected with an individual network key upon delivery, and guest access that lets friends and family access the internet but not your home network. These and many other features make your communication secure.

FRITZ!OS: The genius behind FRITZ!

FRITZ!OS is the smart operating system for all FRITZ! products. It combines ease-of-use with versatile features and comprehensive security. A clear user interface and wizards accompany you every step of the way. Regular updates keep your FRITZ!Box up to date – you can also turn on automatic updates.

Compatible with any modem

You can connect your FRITZ!Box to any DSL, cable or fiber optic modem. Alternatively, it can also provide an Internet connection for your local network with a 3G (LTE/UMTS) dongle. The FRITZ!Box easily integrates into existing Wi-Fi environments.

3 x gigabit LAN

The FRITZ!Box is equipped with three gigabit LAN ports. Establish a connection to computers, game consoles or other network devices via LAN with up to 1000 Mbit/s.

At home anywhere with MyFRITZ!

With MyFRITZ! from AVM, benefit from secure and convenient access to your FRITZ!Box from anywhere in the world. Retrieve files stored in FRITZ!NAS, view your recent call list and listen to messages left on your answering machine. With MyFRITZ!App, you can even access your FRITZ!Box remotely using your smartphone or tablet.

Encrypted communication via VPN

With the modern WireGuard protocol and the proven IPSec standard, you can establish a secure connection to your FRITZ!Box via VPN or connect several FRITZ!Box networks with each other. The settings can be carried out directly in the FRITZ!Box and quickly transferred to smartphones, tablets and computers.

Peace of mind

FRITZ!Box offers comprehensive protection against attacks. The preconfigured firewall, filter function, and DECT and Wi-Fi encryption ensure secure connections. Parental controls and guest Internet access are, of course, included free of charge.

Ready for the future with IPv6

In addition to IPv4, FRITZ!Box supports the IPv6 Internet protocol. IPv6 makes existing services more convenient and simplifies a host of new applications.

Mesh Wi-Fi with FRITZ!

With FRITZ! your Wi-Fi grows to whatever size you need at the touch of a button. Combine FRITZ!Box with the intelligent FRITZ!Repeaters and FRITZ!Powerline to adjust your home network to your individual needs and enjoy full Mesh convenience with FRITZ!.

Wi-Fi 6

Wi-Fi 6 offers extremely fast and reliable connection options. It's designed to enable reliable and fast transmission rates even when multiple end devices are being used at the same time.

FRITZ!Box as a private hotspot

When using your FRITZ!Box as a hotspot, you can restrict Internet usage to surfing and e-mail. You have a usage log, while your guests benefit from an integrated QR code that makes it easy for them to connect to the Internet.

Wi-Fi guest access

Offer your guests simple Internet access. The guest access has its own network key and name. Visitors have no access to the home network, so your data stays private.

Secure ex works

Every FRITZ!Box is delivered with its own network key to protect your network from unauthorized access. All Wi-Fi networks including guest access can be secured with their own unique key.

Optimum connectivity at all times

The wireless monitor analyses wireless networks within range and displays them in a user-friendly chart. So, if necessary, you can switch to available channels and quickly find the best wireless settings.

Connected in a flash

With Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) you can connect new wireless devices in an instant. Simply press the WPS or WLAN button on the FRITZ!Box and the new device – and it will be securely and automatically registered with the network.

Cordless freedom with DECT

Up to six cordless telephones can be registered on the integrated DECT base station, with all conversations securely encrypted upon delivery. FRITZ!Box uses the DECT standard, offers additional convenience features when used together with a FRITZ!Fon.

Making perfect HD telephone calls

Enjoy top-quality phone calls. Thanks to cutting-edge technology, voices sound as clear and precise as if the other caller were sitting in the same room. Both FRITZ!Box and FRITZ!Fon support HD telephony ex works.

Answering machine with voice to mail

Once activated, the built-in answering machine stores voice messages and sends them to you by email, giving you the opportunity to call back if necessary. The answering machine can also be set to switch on and off at certain times.

All your contacts synchronized

You can either save your telephone book contacts in the FRITZ!Box or use contacts already saved with Google, Apple (iCloud) and other email providers. FRITZ!Box synchronizes the entries automatically, keeping them up-to-date at all times.

Send and receive faxes

The FRITZ!Box's fax function eliminates the need for external fax machines. In the user-friendly menu you can insert text and attach an image. Incoming faxes will be forwarded to your email address as a PDF.

Complete control of your phone calls

The FRITZ!Box provides you with a wide range of features to help you conveniently manage incoming and outgoing calls. You can use call blocking to block annoying sales calls Call diversions and dialling rules ensure you can be reached on the move and give you full flexibility when selecting outgoing phone numbers or providers.

The FRITZ! Smart Home

FRITZ!Box is your Smart Home hub: Smart features for energy, heating and lighting make your life easier. FRITZ! Smart Home products and DECT devices from other manufacturers are connected in no time and are easily controlled, including with automations.

Automate and operate your FRITZ! Smart Home

Control your Smart Home devices with the FRITZ!Box user interface, FRITZ!App Smart Home, FRITZ!Fon or a FRITZ!DECT smart switch. Automate everything with schedules or create practical if-then combinations with scenes and routines.

FRITZ!Apps for iOS and Android

The practical FRITZ!Apps offer a wealth of exciting features for smartphones and tablets. Use these free apps for increased convenience when you’re on the go.

FRITZ!OS

FRITZ!OS is the FRITZ!Box's operating system, a browser-based software that's easy to use. Clear menus, easy-to-use wizards, and the comprehensive Online Help provide support for any scenario.

Free updates

FRITZ!OS undergoes constant development for even more convenience and performance. The latest developments are available for to download for free, either manually or via auto-update. This way, your FRITZ!Box is always up to date.

Media server for great entertainment

The FRITZ!Box manages all connected USB storage devices and makes their contents available throughout the network. The media server lets users enjoy music, photos, and videos on network-enabled playback devices.

Maximum energy efficiency

The FRITZ!Box is all about intelligent energy management. For example, it automatically reduces the Wi-Fi transmitter power when all devices are logged off. This saves both energy and money.

Technical specifications

Interfaces

• 1 x gigabit WAN (10/100/1000BASE-T)
• 3 x gigabit LAN (10/100/1000BASE-T)
• Wireless access point compliant with IEEE 802.11ax, ac, n, g, a

• 1 x USB port for storage media, printers and dongles
• DECT base station for up to six handsets

Network

• Wireless router for connecting to a fiber optic/cable/DSL modem or a dongle
• Use of existing Internet connections via LAN and Wi-Fi
• Supports IPv6
• Secure access to your FRITZ!Box from anywhere with MyFRITZ!
• Guest access: share your Internet connection over LAN

• Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall with port sharing
• Secure remote access, LAN-to-LAN linkup and dial-in to the company network with VPN (WireGuard and IPSec)
• Parental controls, push service, cloud contacts, online storage
• Wake on LAN via the internet

Wi-Fi

• Wi-Fi 6 up to 2400 (gross) at 5 GHz and 600 Mbit/s (gross) at 2.4 GHz
• Wi-Fi 5 up to 1733 Mbit/s (gross) at 5 GHz and Wi-Fi 4 up to 400 Mbit/s (gross) at 2.4 GHz
• Compatible with the IEEE 802.11g and a wireless standards
• 2 x 2 MIMO
• Extends your home network with Mesh Wi-Fi – simply combine two or more wireless access points into one intelligent system (FRITZ!OS 6.90 or later)
• Wi-Fi network encryption with WPA3/WPA2

• Simple, convenient connection setup at the touch of a button
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
• Wi-Fi guest access: Secure surfing for friends and visitors
• Repeater function extends Wi-Fi network range
• Wi-Fi auto channel: Automated search for an interference-free Wi-Fi channel
• Wi-Fi eco mode for optimum performance at minimum power consumption

Telephony

• Integrated DECT base station for up to six cordless phones
• Five integrated answering machines featuring voice-to-mail
• Manage telephone contacts locally or online (Google, Apple, and Telekom)
• Fax function with email forwarding (fax-to-mail)
• Supports HD telephony for natural sound
• DECT Eco: Frequency channel switches off for maximum ergonomics
• Call lists, number blocking, quick-dial numbers, call diversion

• Dialling rules for tailoring use of specific numbers
• Call diversion, internal calls (intercom), three-way conferencing, call transfer
• Call blocking, alarm, baby monitor, VIP calls and Do not Disturb
• Internet telephony SIP-compliant in accordance with RFC 3261
• 1 a/b port (either TAE/RJ11) for connecting analogue telephones, answering machines and fax
• Registration of IP telephones (LAN/Wi-Fi) SIP-compliant
• FRITZ!App Fon for landline calls via your smartphone

Smart Home / Media

• Smart home features for energy, heating, lighting and more
• Supports up to 50 smart home devices (DECT ULE)
• Control your FRITZ! Smart Home via the FRITZ!Box interface, FRITZ!Fon, FRITZ!Smart switch or FRITZ!App Smart Home
• Streams four free-to-air digital TV channels simultaneously from the cable connection to your PC, smartphone, tablet or FRITZ!App TV

• FRITZ!NAS: Memory shared by all data in the home network
• Simply and securely share files with friends and family
• Media server distributes music, photos and videos in the home network (DLNA/UPnP AV)
• Also supports online storage, web radio and podcasts
• Ideal for IPTV and streaming music and videos

FRITZ!OS

• "fritz.box": Clear, easy-to-use browser-based user interface
• User interface optimized for smartphones and tablets (responsive design)
• Handy FRITZ!Apps for your smartphone: MyFRITZ!App for FRITZ! convenience on the go, and FRITZ!App Wi-Fi, the clever Wi-Fi helper

• Help function with full-text search
• Push service by email for information about events in the home network
• Security wizard with diagnostic tool
• Free updates for new features and security, auto-updates if desired

Package contents

• FRITZ!Box 4050
• Power adapter

• Network cable
• Quick Guide

Device properties

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 200 x 45 x 152 mm
• Average power consumption: 5 – 7 W

Warranty

• 5-year manufacturer’s warranty