Set up Fritzbox safely - how it works

For safety, you should set up your Fritzbox cleanly before using it for the first time. This practical tip shows you which steps are necessary to ensure that the router is as secure as possible. You can then put the Fritzbox into operation without hesitation.

Secure setup of the Fritzbox - first steps

1. First connect the Fritzbox to the power supply and to the DSL power socket as described in the enclosed instructions. Switch on the device and connect your PC to the router using a LAN cable.
2. Then open your browser and enter "fritz.box" in the address bar. Confirm with [Enter].
3. Now the user interface of the Fritzbox opens.
4. As a first step, you must now provide them with a password so that it is ensured that no unauthorized access takes place. To do this, select a secure password.
5. If you have entered your password twice, log in by clicking on "Login".
6. Now select the "Assistants" option on the left. This will guide you through the setup.
7. You must now select your DSL provider from the list of providers.
8. Then you have to enter your user name and password so that you can dial into the Internet. You can get this information from your provider.
9. Make sure that the option "Check Internet connection after saving the settings" is activated and click on "Next".
10. If no errors occur, Internet access has now been successfully set up. Then switch to the "WLAN" setting.

Fritzbox: Set up Internet and WiFi securely - so it'll work

1. Navigate here to "Security" and make sure that encryption and network key are activated in the "Encryption" section. This prevents external access via WLAN.
2. The network key (WLAN password) should be strong and consist of at least ten upper and lower case letters, numbers and special characters.
3. You should also change the WiFi name.
4. The WPS function enables devices to connect to the WLAN at the push of a button. For security reasons, however, you should deactivate this function.
5. In addition, the nighttime shutdown of the Fritzbox offers an additional advantage for security and power consumption: Among other things, a new IP address is assigned each time, making the network more difficult to hack.
6. If you have difficulties logging in or with the device in general, you can always reset the Fritzbox later.

In our next practical tip you will find all the important settings of the Fritzbox. These instructions are based on FRITZ! OS 06.20.

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