Configure Fritzbox: All important settings
If you want to configure your new FritzBox, you should pay particular attention to some functions. We show you the most important settings.
Configure FritzBox: Update and save firmware
You can access the FritzBox user interface via the link fritz.box. If you do not know the password for the FritzBox, try the standard password "admin".
- So that you can always use the latest functions of the FritzBox, you should constantly update the firmware of the routers.
- To do this, click on the "System" category in the menu on the left and then select "Update". If a new version is available, install it.
- You will find the "Backup" item above the update. Even a backup of the FritzBox cannot hurt. If an insoluble error occurs or you have changed basic settings, a backup is worth gold.
Change the WLAN channel in the FritzBox
In order for your FritzBox to radio as far and at high speed, you should select the individually suitable radio channel.
- Switch to the "WLAN" category and select the "Radio channel" item.
- You will find a graphic below. All WLAN networks in the area are listed here, as well as your own FritzBox.
- If you click on the "Show WLAN interference" link below, all the required information is displayed.
- Now select a channel above that has no or only a few neighboring routers if possible. The more routers on a channel, as well as on directly neighboring channels, the greater the interference in your own network.
FritzBox: Activate WLAN guest access
If you have friends or acquaintances to visit, you do not have to grant full access to your network. With guest access, every visitor can easily access their WLAN via smartphone.
- Go to the "WLAN" category on the left and open "Guest access".
- If you activate the "Guest access active" option, you can give the network its own name and set a password.
- If desired, access can be deactivated again after a few minutes or hours.
- If you click on the "Apply" button below, guest access is activated.
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