Guide

Entertainment
FRITZ!Box media server: A media hub in just a few steps
The FRITZ!Box media server turns your FRITZ!Box into a media hub for movies, pictures, music and podcasts. Read here to find out how easy it is.
Smart Home
How to turn your FRITZ!Box into a Smart Home hub
With FRITZ!Box as a Smart Home hub, you get to experience a connected and convenient Smart Home for your energy, heating and lighting needs.
Entertainment
More performance, more speed: gaming with the FRITZ!Box 7590 AX
Find out how you can score a speedy and stable connection with the FRITZ!Box 7590 AX, making gaming a dream.
Technology
Wi-Fi
Which FRITZ!Box is right for you?
You've decided to purchase a new FRITZ!Box – great choice! But which model is the right one for you? In three simple steps, we explain what to look out for.
Smart Home
Three Smart Home templates that will make your life easier
With the templates feature that was introduced in FRITZ!OS 7, you can now save the settings of your Smart Home devices and groups as a template for certain occasions e.g. your next vacation or movie night. Here are three examples for you to try.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi from A-Z: Terms and abbreviations explained
What do abbreviations like WPA, VHT160 or MIMO mean? And why is it now called Wi-Fi 6? Find out the answers in our guide article Wi-Fi A-Z.
Entertainment
FRITZ! tips for video streaming
The whole world is streaming more than ever. Binging your favorite series from the comfort of your sofa, discovering exciting documentaries or streaming live TV to your tablet – the possibilities are endless. Enjoy video streaming during this stay-at-home period with our helpful tips.
Entertainment
How to get your game console online
The current game consoles and FRITZ!Box are an unbeatable duo for the perfect gaming experience at home. Find out here how to connect the console to your home network.
Security
Wi-Fi
WPA3: the next generation of Wi-Fi security
WPA3 is the latest Wi-Fi network encryption standard. What are the most significant additions to the security protocol? What advantages? Find out the answer to this - and more - in this guide article.
Technology
FRITZ!Box for fiber optic connections
Fiber optic technology, with its transmission speed of several gigabits per second, is generally considered the ultimate internet communication solution. A distinction is made between active and passive glass fibers.