What should I know when buying a FRITZ!Box not from edpnet
Whether it’s a second-hand or a new modem, it’s better to ensure beforehand that the version of the device you’re going to purchase can be used in Belgium.
Most FRITZ!Box modems come in several versions: German version, International version, Belgian Edition and, for some models, the versions for Austria / Switzerland and Poland.
Here are possible versions of FRITZ!Box modems, with their Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) and International Article Number (EAN).
FRITZ!Box 7490
| MPN | EAN | Country / version | Allowed in BE |
| 20002584 | 4023125025846 | Germany  |
No |
| 20002646 | 4023125026461 | Austria  and Switzerland  |
Yes* |
| 20002664 | 4023125026645 | Poland  |
Yes |
| 20002647 | 4023125026478 | International  |
Yes |
| 20002706 | 4023125027062 | Belgium  |
Yes |
*The FRITZ!Box 7490 modems sold in Austria and Switzerland are usually AT/CH editions, but be sure to double check it—some may be German Edition, which makes it impossible to install them on DSL lines in Belgium.
FRITZ!Box 7430
| MPN | EAN | Country / version | Allowed in BE |
| 20002733 | 4023125027338 | Germany |
No |
| 20002740 | 4023125027406 | International |
Yes |
| 20002813 | 4023125028137 | Belgium |
Yes |
FRITZ!Box 7530
| MPN | EAN | Country / version | Allowed in BE |
| 20002839 | 4023125028397 | Germany |
Yes** |
| 20002845 | 4023125028458 | International |
Yes |
| 20002880 | 4023125028809 | Belgium |
Yes |
FRITZ!Box 7530 AX
| MPN | EAN | Country / version | Allowed in BE |
| 20002930 | 4023125029301 | Germany |
No |
| 20002944 | 4023125029448 | International |
Yes |
FRITZ!Box 7590
| MPN | EAN | Country / version | Allowed in BE |
| 20002784 | 4023125027840 | Germany |
Yes** |
| 20002804 | 4023125028045 | International |
Yes |
| 20002878 | 4023125028786 | Belgium |
Yes |
**The German versions of FRITZ!Box 7530 and 7590 don’t have edpnet configuration preset. You will need to select Other Internet Provider and manually enable VLAN10 in order to successfully configure the device.
Please note that if you have a modem not from edpnet, you are fully responsible for its installation and configuration. If it doesn’t work as it should, unfortunately, we cannot guarantee a solution. In other words, we strongly recommend buying your modem at edpnet, because then we can ensure the optimal support in all circumstances.
Also keep in mind that the modem should not only be allowed for use in Belgium, but also run on a certified firmware version. Check out our up-to-date list of model/firmware combinations that are certified for VDSL network in Belgium.
