How to config Fritzbox 7490

Fritzbox 7490 has issues with eBlocker in Plug & Play mode, due to a hardware bug, which is expressed by the extremely slow speed when the eBlocker is connected.

The bug is not eBlocker specific and results from non-standard IP-routing of the Fritzbox 7490, in case Fritzbox’s WLAN is used.

The issue can be solved by switching eBlocker to individual network settings and deactivating the DHCP server of the Fritzbox 7490.

In the individual settings eBlocker starts its own DHCP server. With this setting the Fritzbox 7490 is also compatible with the eBlocker.

Alternatively you can deactivate the WLAN of the Fritzbox and leave the DHCP server of the Fritzbox activated. Then you can connect a FritzRepeater (e.g. 1750E) to the Fritzbox via LAN.

The FritzRepeater will then offer the WLAN as an access point (LAN bridge). In this combination the eBlocker should also be Plug & Play compatible with the Fritzbox 7490.