External Interference

1. Log Into Your FRITZ!Box
  • Start by finding the "FRITZ!Box Password" on the underside of your router

    Label on the back of FRITZ!Box detailing the wifi and log in details
  • Using one of your devices, open your web browser of choice and go to http://192.168.178.1 (when connected to your router via WiFi or a Wire)
  • You'll then be shown a log in screen with an empty "Password" field, enter the found password and click "Log In"

    FRITZ!Box Interface box asking for a password and an option to log in

Note: You can also find these steps on our "How To" YouTube Video

2. WiFi Settings

Now you're logged in, select the following menu options:

  • "Wi-Fi" on the left-hand side of the page

    Fritz!Box Wi-Fi Menu | Zen internet
  • "Wi-Fi Channel" within this

    Fritz!Box Wi-Fi Channel Menu | Zen internet
3. Changing Channel

Select the option to "Adjust Wi-Fi Channel Settings".

FRITZ!Box Wi-Fi Channel Settings | Zen internet

Set the WiFi Channel on the 5Ghz band to "36, 40 or 44". These channels are free from sources of external interference.

FRITZ!Box Wi-Fi 5Ghz Channel | Zen internet

For more on Wi-Fi channels, feel free to watch this video.

If the above steps do not resolve the problem, please contact our Technical Support team for further assistance.

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