FRITZ! Box 7272 International WLAN router Gigabit Ethernet

The FRITZ!Box 7272 combines a powerful ADSL/ADSL2+ modem for speeds of up to 24 Mbit/s with a Wireless N router compliant with the latest performance standard and a versatile telephone system with a DECT base station.

Fast connections with Wireless N and gigabit Ethernet
The FRITZ!Box 7272 is ideal for networked applications like IPTV, video on demand and media streaming. The integrated ADSL2+ modem, 2 fast gigabit LAN ports and 2 Fast Ethernet ports with high-speed Wireless N grant all computers and multimedia devices ultra fast connections to the Internet and home network. Wireless N technology compliant with the latest performance standard provides for wireless data transfer rates of up to 450 Mbit/s in the normal 2.4 GHz frequency band. Further advances in wireless LAN transmission procedures result in significantly improved radio coverage at better data rates – even over greater distances.

Comprehensive telephony features with a DECT base station and analog/ISDN ports
The FRITZ!Box 7272 is equipped with a telephone system for Internet telephony and the analog fixed-line network. Besides the DECT base station for up to six cordless telephones, this includes two analog ports for telephone, fax or answering machine as well as one port for ISDN telephones. With just a click of the DECT button on the top of the housing the FRITZ!Box 7272 supports automatic registration of a new handset (pairing).

Using videos, music and more in the entire home network
The FRITZ!Box 7272 is equipped with a fast USB 2.0 port to connect USB equipment like printers or hard drives so that they can be used by the entire network. The expanded NAS function allows online storage to be integrated seamlessly in the home network. An integrated media server makes the videos, music and pictures it stores available throughout the entire network even when the computer is switched off. Devices that support UPnP-AV (such as HD televisions or stereo systems) can play back these contents at any time.

Comprehensive software package with FRITZ!OS and MyFRITZ!
The FRITZ!Box 7272 includes a comprehensive software package. This includes a firewall, parental controls, wireless LAN night service, wireless auto-channel selection and much more. With the new MyFRITZ! service, it is child's play to access personal data saved on storage media connected to the FRITZ!Box from anywhere in the world – using a smartphone, tablet or a computer.


AVM FRITZ!Box 7272 at a glance:
- Fast Internet at up to 24 Mbit/s with ADSL/ADSL2+ modem
- Wireless N with 450 Mbit/s (normal 2.4-GHz band)
- Telephone system for Internet and fixed-line network with fax-to-mail
- DECT base station for up to 6 cordless telephones
- Ports for analog and ISDN terminal equipment
- Media server for music, pictures and video in the network
- 1 High-speed USB 2.0 port for printers and storage devices in the network
- 2 gigabit LAN ports (10/100/1000 Base-T), 2 Fast Ethernet ports
- WLAN guest access - secure surfing for friends and visitors
- With MyFRITZ!, access your own FRITZ!Box safely, no matter where you are
- Router operation even at a cable modem or with UMTS stick
- Simple setup over browser interface
- Integrates iPhone and Android smartphones wirelessly in the home network and allows for Internet telephony

FRITZ! Box 7272 International. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), WLAN data transfer rate (max): 450 Mbit/s, Wi-Fi standards: 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n). Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s, Cabling technology: 10/100/1000Base-T(X). Cables included: DC, LAN (RJ-45), Phone (RJ-11). Antenna design: External. Power consumption (typical): 8 W

How to use

Connect the FRITZ!Box 7272 to the telephone line for ADSL service or to an existing cable/UMTS modem when used as a router. Use the Ethernet ports to connect desktop PCs, smart TVs or network switches. Configure Internet access, wireless network name (SSID) and Wi‑Fi security through the web browser interface. Register DECT handsets using the DECT button on the device to enable cordless telephony. Attach a USB printer or external hard drive to the USB 2.0 port to share printing and storage resources across the network and enable the built‑in media server for streaming to UPnP‑AV compatible devices.

Recommendations

For optimal wireless coverage, place the FRITZ!Box 7272 centrally and elevated within the home or office and avoid obstructions near the antennas. Keep firmware updated via the FRITZ!OS interface to maintain security and access new features. Use WPA2 encryption for the Wi‑Fi network and enable the guest access feature for temporary visitors to keep the main network secure.