FritzBox 7490 WLAN problem

USB 3.0, USB 2.0, FritzBox 7490, WLAN, WiFi, bad, signal, weak

WLAN schwach, WLAN Problem, WiFi Singal schwach, WLAN bricht ab, wlan Abbruch.

Subject

FritzBox OS version: 07.12 (or basically any version), Firmware version:113.07.12.

Problem

• Lose of WLAN WiFi signal
• Broken WLAN signal
• YouTube is loading not or only a few seconds and then stops loading, showing spinning wheel
• Somethings it works sometimes not

Solution

NOTE: There is NO external hard drive via USB connected. Just a printer via USB 2.0. Or offline and disconnected. The WLAN problem still persists also with disconnected USB devices. The only solution was to re-route the antenna cables within the router, at least in this case.

(a) Re-route WLAN antenna wire within your FritzBox 7490

Before (with WLAN problem):

After (fixed WLAN problem):

• Move antenna calbes away from USB ports problem zones.

(b) Maybe also use just USB 2.0 instead of USB 3.0 within your router settings

(c) Put your router device on a top location within your room

Place your router NOT to the ground floor. Maybe locate it, hand it on a wall etc. Make sure the device get good air flow for cooling.

Links

https://en.avm.de/service/fritzbox/fritzbox-7490/knowledge-base/publication/show/1636_Wireless-or-DECT-connections-are-subject-to-interference-when-a-USB-3-0-device-is-connected/ - Wireless or DECT connections are subject to interference when a USB 3.0 device is connected

https://en.avm.de/products/fritzbox/fritzbox-7490/

https://en.avm.de/service/fritzbox/fritzbox-7490/overview/