FritzBox: Change radio channel - how it works
If your WLAN is disturbed by the neighbors' networks, you should change the FritzBox radio channel. This will significantly improve the performance of your router.
Change the WLAN radio channel on the FritzBox
- Open the user interface of the FritzBox and log in.
- If you select the "WLAN" category on the left, you will find the "Radio channel" item there.
- Activate the "Adjust radio channel settings" option and select a channel of your choice.
- Click the "Apply" button to save your settings. What you should pay attention to when choosing a channel is explained in the next paragraph.
FritzBox: How to find the right radio channel
- If you scroll down a bit, you will see a graphic with all radio networks in your area. The blue bar represents your own router.
- If possible, select a free channel. The ideal conditions are when there is another channel free between your and another channel.
- Under the graphic you will find the option "Show WLAN interference". The bars now displayed should be as small as possible for your new radio channel.
- Read on the next page how you can improve your WLAN speed with the right radio channel.
In the next practical tip, we will show you how to increase the WiFi range even further.
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