Gaming with FRITZ!

Tip 1: Pay attention to your router

Your router functions as the control centre of your home network and is in permanent exchange with every device connected to it. At the same time, it forwards the data to the internet and retrieves fresh data from there.

Millions of pieces of information are sent per second to synchronize your location in the game and that of the other players. A good router is therefore essential for an optimal gaming experience.

FRITZ!Box offers top performance in both directions.

Tip 3: Clear the way for your Wi-Fi

If you cannot or are not allowed to lay any cables, there are two good alternatives with FRITZ!WLAN and FRITZ!Powerline. While powerline transmits data over the wiring in your home, with Wi-Fi it's transmitted via radio signals.

With a few simple tricks you can further improve the signal:

Position the FRITZ!Box somewhere where it is unobstructed and clear any obstacles, such as large metal objects or pieces of furniture, out of the way.
Use FRITZ!Repeater to amplify the signal.
Did you know? You can check the signal strength and other important information with the FRITZ!App Wi-Fi.

Tip 4: Use the features of FRITZ!OS

FRITZ!OS is the operating system for FRITZ!Box & Co., allowing you to make and adjust a range of settings to increase performance. You should take a look at the ports to be shared and prioritize the connections between the router and console/PC. In addition, when it comes to guest Wi-Fi access, you can adjust the settings to reduce the bandwidth provided to your friends and family – leaving you enough speed to game to your heart's content.

The good news: FRITZ!OS is continuously being developed and new features are added on a regular basis. Best of all, there are no additional costs involved.

How to connect your PC or console

PC

Many professional gamers swear by a PC because of its performance and convenient operation. As a general rule of thumb, they're integrated into the home network using LAN cable.

Game consoles

Gamers who spend more time on consoles have at least one of the ‘big three’ in their living room: Xbox, PlayStation or Nintendo. The game consoles can be connected with the network via LAN or Wi-Fi.

Guide

If you would like to find out more about how to best configure your home network for a great gaming experience, take a look at our practical guide.

Tip 1: Pay attention to your router

Tip 2: Wherever possible, use a LAN connection

Tip 3: Clear the way for your Wi-Fi

Tip 4: Use the features of FRITZ!OS

How to connect your PC or console

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