Fritz Router 7490 v 7530

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brandynz

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#280651 31-Dec-2020 19:32

Hi,

So 2Degrees has just sent me a Fritz 7530 to replace my 7490.

I'm not sure what I was expecting to see, but cant really tell if there is any difference at all.

I was hoping for better coverage around my house and out to the garage using the 7530, but it appears the same.

Is one better than the other? - or just the same.?

Thanks

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#2629862 3-Jan-2021 20:23

The 7530 are the new devices that 2degrees provide. While it provides everything the 7490 does - wifi is slower (as rated).
Especially so noticable on AC connections.

See the comparision table here - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Fritz!Box_devices

The next generation of the 7490 is the 7590.

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#2629863 3-Jan-2021 20:25

2degrees also provide a router relevant to your connection. It sounds like you're on a 100Mbit plan so the 7530 will be totally fine for you. On Gigabit they provide the 7560 or 7590.

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#2656550 15-Feb-2021 11:57

michaelmurfy:

2degrees also provide a router relevant to your connection. It sounds like you're on a 100Mbit plan so the 7530 will be totally fine for you. On Gigabit they provide the 7560 or 7590.

H,mmm, when I upgraded to Ultimate Unlimited Fibre, No comment was made about changing my 7490 router, ???

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#2656551 15-Feb-2021 12:05

michaelmurfy:

2degrees also provide a router relevant to your connection. It sounds like you're on a 100Mbit plan so the 7530 will be totally fine for you. On Gigabit they provide the 7560 or 7590.

I've got a Gig Plan with them and they only gave me a 7530, would be interested to know if I should of got a 7590

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#2656598 15-Feb-2021 12:25

DjShadow:

michaelmurfy:

2degrees also provide a router relevant to your connection. It sounds like you're on a 100Mbit plan so the 7530 will be totally fine for you. On Gigabit they provide the 7560 or 7590.

I've got a Gig Plan with them and they only gave me a 7530, would be interested to know if I should of got a 7590

Same here.

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#2656683 15-Feb-2021 13:33

michaelmurfy:

2degrees also provide a router relevant to your connection. It sounds like you're on a 100Mbit plan so the 7530 will be totally fine for you. On Gigabit they provide the 7560 or 7590.

My parents got the 7530 and was quite impressed with the WIFI coverage. Inside a comms cabinets in garage and still perfect WIFI coverage at other end of house. I got the 7490 because of the higher WIFI spec thinking I would have to mesh the wifi but wasn't needed.

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#2656766 15-Feb-2021 14:38

Graymond:

H,mmm, when I upgraded to Ultimate Unlimited Fibre, No comment was made about changing my 7490 router, ???

I think 7490 handles gig fibre fine, so if it aint broke don't fix it?

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#2657154 15-Feb-2021 21:59

Indeed it does....

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#2657155 15-Feb-2021 22:00

sidefx:

Graymond:

H,mmm, when I upgraded to Ultimate Unlimited Fibre, No comment was made about changing my 7490 router, ???

I think 7490 handles gig fibre fine, so if it aint broke don't fix it?

The 7490 handles Gb connections no issue and the Wi-Fi is great for this type of connection