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Setup WiFi on the FRITZ BOX WLAN 7170-EN

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The FRITZ BOX WLAN 7170-EN router is considered a wireless router because it offers WiFi connectivity. WiFi, or simply wireless, allows you to connect various devices to your router, such as wireless printers, smart televisions, and WiFi enabled smartphones.

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Other FRITZ BOX WLAN 7170-EN Guides

This is the wifi guide for the FRITZ BOX WLAN 7170-EN. We also have the following guides for the same router:

WiFi Terms

Before we get started there is a little bit of background info that you should be familiar with.

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Wireless Name

Your wireless network needs to have a name to uniquely identify it from other wireless networks. If you are not sure what this means we have a guide explaining what a wireless name is that you can read for more information.

Wireless Password

An important part of securing your wireless network is choosing a strong password.

Wireless Channel

Picking a WiFi channel is not always a simple task. Be sure to read about WiFi channels before making the choice.

Encryption

You should almost definitely pick WPA2 for your networks encryption. If you are unsure, be sure to read our WEP vs WPA guide first.

Login To The FRITZ BOX WLAN 7170-EN

To get started configuring the FRITZ BOX WLAN 7170-EN WiFi settings you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.

To login to the FRITZ BOX WLAN 7170-EN, follow our FRITZ BOX WLAN 7170-EN Login Guide.

Find the WiFi Settings on the FRITZ BOX WLAN 7170-EN

If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.

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This is the status page from your FRITZ BOX WLAN 7170-EN router.

This guide begins on the Contents page of the FRITZ WLAN-7170 router. To configure the WiFi settings click the option on the left or center titled WLAN. This opens a new menu, pick the option of Radio Network.

Change the WiFi Settings on the FRITZ BOX WLAN 7170-EN

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This is the general page from your FRITZ BOX WLAN 7170-EN router.

This takes you to a page like the one you see here. Use the box next to Name of the WLAN radio network (SSID) to enter a new name. This name is how you identify your network from the others around you. It's not important what you enter here but avoid personal information. Read our Wireless Names Guide for more information.

Tick the Apply button at the bottom of the page. Then tick the option in the left sidebar labeled Radio Channel.

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This is the general page from your FRITZ BOX WLAN 7170-EN router.

Check the bullet next to Adjust radio channel settings.

A box should now appear titled Radio channel. Use this drop down menu to pick an appropriate channel. Make sure to use channels 1,6, or 11. Learn more about these three channels by clicking this link.

Tick the Apply button at the bottom of the page. Then click the option in the left sidebar labeled Security.

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This is the security page from your FRITZ BOX WLAN 7170-EN router.

You are then taken to a page like the one seen here.

In the first section titled Security choose WPA encryption (recommended, highest security). This is the best option for home networks. To learn more, click this link.

Now drop down to the WPA Encryption. The WPA Mode should be set to WPA2 (CCMP).

Finally, change the WLAN key. This is the password you use to type into wireless devices to allow access on your network. We recommend using at least 14-20 characters with a mix of numbers, letters, and symbols. If you want to learn how to create a strong password, read our guide titled Choosing a Strong Password.

Click the Apply button.

That's it, you are done.

Possible Problems when Changing your WiFi Settings

After making these changes to your router you will almost definitely have to reconnect any previously connected devices. This is usually done at the device itself and not at your computer.

Other FRITZ BOX WLAN 7170-EN Info

Don't forget about our other FRITZ BOX WLAN 7170-EN info that you might be interested in.

This is the wifi guide for the FRITZ BOX WLAN 7170-EN. We also have the following guides for the same router: