Fritzbox is not recognized - it may be because of it

To surf the Internet, you can use the Fritzbox as a router. However, if this is not recognized, this may be due to incorrect settings. Read in this practical tip what you can do about it.

Fritzbox is not recognized - what to do?

• First try to connect a LAN cable to the Fritzbox and your PC.
• Then enter "fritz.box" in your browser and confirm with [Enter].
• If the Fritzbox user interface is not called up, continue with the tips below.
• Make sure that all drivers, especially for your network card, are up to date.
• The LAN cable may also be defective. Therefore, replace it as a test.
• Alternatively, you can also try to establish a WLAN connection with the Fritzbox.

Further tips: Fritzbox is not recognized

• If this is not recognized either, briefly press the "WLAN" button directly on the router to activate the WLAN.
• To be able to establish a WLAN connection, you have to activate WLAN on your PC. For a laptop, you may need to press a key combination to activate the WiFi adapter.
• When using the WLAN, make sure that you do not position the router too far from the PC, otherwise the connection may be weak or not possible.
• Also, do not place any devices near the router that can interfere with WLAN reception. These are mainly microwaves or baby monitors.
• You can also test another connection on the Fritzbox, as this may be defective.
• If you cannot fix the error with these tips, the router may be defective and you should replace it.