Change your Default Gateway

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. Home Network

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

  • "Home Network" on the left-hand side of the page

    FRITZ!Box Home Network Menu | Zen internet
  • "Network" within this

    FRITZ!Box Network Menu | Zen internet
3. Network Settings

Now you're in the right menu, Navigate the following options:

  • "Network Settings" tab at the top of the page

    FRITZ!Box Network Settings Tab | Zen internet
  • "Additional Settings" link towards the bottom of the page

    Fritz!Box Additional Settings Option | Zen internet
  • "IPV4 Settings" button on the right hand side

    FRITZ!Box Network IPv4 Settings Button | Zen internet
4. IP Address Settings
  • To change the IP address of your router we need to alter the "IPv4 Address" to the IP you want your router to have.

    FRITZ!Box Network IPv4 Address | Zen internet
  • When changing the above, make sure to check that the "Local DNS server" has also changed to your preferred IP.

    FRITZ!Box Network Local DNS | Zen internet
5. Applying Settings

To apply the changes select the below options:

  • "Ok" at the bottom of the page

    FRITZ!Box OK | Zen internet
  • You'll be prompted to pass a security check. Click the option for "No telephone? Confirm with FRITZ!Box Button". Then press a button on the top of your FRITZ!Box

    FRITZ!Box Confirm with Button | Zen internet
  • "Ok" to complete the changes

    FRITZ!Box OK | Zen internet
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