Fritz!Box

Fritz!Box devices are a series of residential gateway devices produced by the German company AVM GmbH. Fritz!Box devices work well with Simbase SIMs, therefore, you can be sure you will be able to use Simbase service without problems.

Please ensure that you are using the latest Fritz!Box router firmware, as older versions have different steps.

Before proceeding with your router setup, make sure you have activated your SIM card on your Simbase dashboard. In case you have not, please do so by referring to our SIM activation guide. After activating a card, you can begin setting up the router by following the steps below.

In order to set up the device, there are a few things you need to do:

  1. Hardware preparation

  2. Device start-up

  3. Device configuration

Hardware preparation

  1. Punch out the correct SIM size out of your Simbase SIM card.

  2. Insert your Simbase SIM card into the router SIM holder and push it in until it clicks.

  3. Insert the power cable into the router and power outlet.

Device start-up

Upon powering your router, it should take a few minutes for the Wi-Fi network to appear, and then you can connect your PC to it. Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password can be found on the bottom of the router.

  1. After a successful connection to the router, type the following address into your browser address bar: 169.254.1.1.

  2. You will be prompted to the login page. Use the username and password located on the bottom of the router or provided with the device documents.

Device configuration

Once you log into your Fritz!Box admin panel, you need to enable roaming and set the APN up. This can be done by following these steps:

  1. On the left of the admin panel, select 'Internet' and click 'Account Information'.

  2. Select 'Specify access point name (APN)' and enter 'simbase' in the 'Access point' field.

  3. Scroll down a bit and select 'Permit roaming' and set 'Roaming via provider' to 'Automatically'

  4. At the bottom of the admin panel click 'Apply'.

Now your device should connect to the internet and be fully operational.

Specs

The router is designed to provide Internet access and advanced networking features to home and small business users. Here are some of the key hardware specifications of the Fritz!Box 6820:

  • Processor: The Fritz!Box 6820 is powered by a 1.2 GHz processor.

  • Memory: The router has 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of flash storage.

  • Connectivity: The Fritz!Box 6820 has a Gigabit Ethernet port for wired connections and dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) for wireless connections. It also has a USB port for connecting external storage or printers.

  • Indicators: The router has a range of indicators, including a power indicator, a broadband indicator, and a Wi-Fi indicator.

  • Dimensions: The Fritz!Box 6820 has dimensions of 236 x 160 x 25 mm (W x D x H).

  • Weight: The router weighs approximately 740 g.

In summary, the Fritz!Box 6820 is a wireless router with a powerful processor, ample memory, and a range of connectivity options. It is capable of providing fast Internet access and a range of advanced features, such as media streaming and telephone capabilities.

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