New FRITZ!Box WLAN 3370 with high-speed 450-Mbit WLAN

AVM unveiled the new FRITZ!Box WLAN 3370 at its booth at this year's CeBIT. As the first device in its performance class, the new FRITZ!Box 3370 relies on the latest generation of WLAN N standards. Data transfer rates are increased to up to 450 Mbit/s and WLAN coverage is significantly greater. At the same time, a whole range of technical innovations has made data transfer considerably more robust, especially when traffic is heavy. In conjunction with the integrated VDSL/ADSL modem and four gigabit Ethernet connections, the FRITZ!Box is the ideal platform for handling complex applications such as multiple HD videos, HD IPTV or games all at the same time.

More WLAN speed with three simultaneous data streams

A number of innovations required by the new WLAN N standard have become available, allowing for increased data throughput and coverage. Three data streams (3x3 MIMO) increase the WLAN data transfer rate to up to 450 Mbit/s. This represents an increase of 50 percent over the current WLAN N. At the same time, signal alignment (TxBF), lower package losses (LDPC) and improved coordination of data signals across greater distances (MRC) yield more robust transmission and increased coverage. When taken together, all of the innovations extend the range up to 50 percent and increase the effective bandwidth by 66 percent. WLAN clients that support these features and are positioned farther away from the WLAN base achieve significantly better data throughput than the previous solution. The new WLAN N technology is ideal for handling multiple HD videos and HD IPTV, games and VoIP calls simultaneously.

First-class features with gigabit Ethernet and NAS functionality

The new FRITZ!Box offers four gigabit Ethernet connections in addition to WLAN. With the integrated NAS functionality (Network Attached Storage), the new FRITZ!Box, together with an external USB storage device, makes photos, music and videos available throughout the entire network. Storage, printers and other devices are integrated via two USB 2.0 ports. Together with the integrated print and UPnP AV media servers, the FRITZ!Box can serve as the multimedia basis for the entire network even when the computer is switched off. With the FRITZ!Box user interface, operation of network storage and other functions is simple and straightforward.

On-board VDSL and ADSL – native IPv6 support

Thanks to the combination of VDSL and ADSL (ITU standard), the FRITZ!Box 3370 can be connected to any ADSL broadband connection. AVM's proprietary innovation is designed for transfer speeds of up to 100 Mbit/s. The FRITZ!Box is optimized for all Quality of Service requirements of the all-IP networks of the future. It supports IPTV transmission methods such as IP Multicast and IGMP. The IPv6 network, which will soon be a reality, will be supported not only on the DSL network side but also in the local network. IPSec ensures that secure VPN connections (LAN-LAN, LAN-Client) can be established. If ADSL is not available, broadband connections can also be established using a UMTS/HSPA stick connected to the USB port of the FRITZ!Box.

Efficient use of energy

A great deal of consideration was given to the efficient use of energy (Green AP) at all stages of the FRITZ!Box 3370's development. As a result, its power consumption lies in the single-digit watt range. The WLAN N standard with 450 Mbit/s is downwards-compatible with the current N standard (300 Mbit/s) as well as with WLAN 802.11b/g/a.