Just in the shop: Fritzbox 5690 XGS CH
19.12.2025
Translation: machine translated
The Fritzbox 5690 XGS CH is a new router for fibre optic connections in the range. The model combines an integrated XGS-PON module with Wi-Fi 7 and a 10 Gigabit network connection.
Fibre optic connections with XGS-PON nominally deliver up to ten Gbit/s in Switzerland, but your router must not become the bottleneck if you want to take advantage of this speed. The performance of your hardware is crucial to getting the most out of the connection.
The Fritzbox 5690 XGS CH is technically designed for maximum bandwidth. It is now available in our shop.
Direct connection to XGS-PON
The Fritzbox 5690 XGS CH has an integrated XGS-PON module. The router is connected directly to the optical fibre or alternatively operated behind a separate optical fibre modem. This eliminates the need for additional provider hardware in the home network.
This configuration is intended to reduce internal sources of error and shortens the distance between the connection and router.
High internal performance, clear separation
According to the manufacturer, the box works without any recognisable limitations in the local network. A 10 gigabit LAN port enables high throughput to NAS systems, workstations or switches. Four additional gigabit ports cover classic network requirements. The WLAN is based on Wi-Fi 7 and utilises the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands.
A 6 GHz band is not available. This means there are no additional, low-interference channels, some of which are available on other Wi-Fi 7 routers. Functions such as multi-link operation are therefore limited to the available frequency ranges.
Swiss routing as a limiting factor
In Switzerland, there are regular fluctuations in international connections. Certain services react sensitively to detours in routing or heavily utilised peering points. This applies equally to streaming, cloud services, game servers and video conferencing.
The Fritzbox 5690 XGS CH can neither circumvent nor compensate for these problems. However, it provides measured values, connection information and diagnostic functions that allow you to recognise where the bottleneck is occurring. Local transmission rates, latencies and packet losses can thus be differentiated from each other.
Software and analysis
«FRITZ!OS» provides access to detailed status displays for WAN and LAN connections. IPv6 is fully integrated. VPN connections via WireGuard or IPSec enable comparison tests via alternative routes.
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