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How to get the best Wi-Fi performance

Do you often have problems with your Wi-Fi connections? Or do you want to squeeze the last bit of performance out of your Mesh? Then you should take a look at this guide. A few simple steps – literally – can have a big impact.

Find the best position for wireless devices

The quality of a Wi-Fi network depends on various factors. Some of these are physical in nature, such as the living environment. The thickness and material of the walls affect how well your wireless devices connect to the respective access point. Other nearby devices that emit radio waves can also influence connection quality, including microwaves and  Bluetooth devices. That's why it's so important to make sure the FRITZ!Box is well positioned, i.e. as close to the center of the home as possible.

Position the FRITZ!Box so that it is not covered by other objects and there are as few obstacles as possible between it and the other Wi-Fi devices. The same applies to a FRITZ!Repeater. Water and metal objects interfere greatly with radio waves, as do window panes with double or triple glazing.

FRITZ!App Wi-Fi and up-to-date software

You can easily measure the signal strength in different parts of your home using the FRITZ!App Wi-Fi for Android and iOS. You can also use the app to identify sources of interference and move your FRITZ!Box or wireless devices based on the results. Also make sure that your Wi-Fi network has its own unique name. Keep in mind that you can only enjoy top Wi-Fi with the latest Wi-Fi software for all of your devices.

More performance with Wi-Fi 7

Newer FRITZ!Box models such as the FRITZ!Box 7690 already support the new Wi-Fi standard. Wi-Fi 7 builds on Wi-Fi 6E (uses the 6 GHz band) and increases data rates by using 320 MHz channels. It also increases download speeds, responsiveness and reliability.

Checklist for top Wi-Fi:

  • Find the ideal location for your FRITZ!Box or FRITZ!Repeater
  • Install the latest driver software on FRITZ!Box and all Wi-Fi devices
  • Avoid sources of interference such as microwave ovens and/or move them further away
  • Assign the Wi-Fi network a unique name
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