Manual Router Settings

Full Fibre Openreach

Before you start

Before setting up your router manually, make sure you have your broadband login details (username and password). If you need help finding them, see:

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)

    Note: If using a Smartphone, it's recommended to disable your Mobile Data connection during this setup.

  • 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. Internet Settings

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

  • "Internet" on the left-hand side of the page

    FRITZ!Box Internet menu | Zen internet
  • "Account Information" within this

    FRITZ!Box account information page | Zen internet
3. Entering Account Information

Now enter the following details:

  • "Internet Service Provider" set to "Zen Internet"

    FRITZ!Box enter Internet Service Provider | Zen internet
  • "Username" enter your "Zen username" (e.g. zen123456@zen)
  • "Password" enter your "Zen password"

    FRITZ!Box enter username ad password | Zen internet
4. Changing Connection Settings
  • Click "Change Connection Settings"

    FRITZ!Box Connection Settings menu | Zen internet
  • Ensure "Maintain permanently" is selected

    FRITZ!Box maintain connection setting | Zen internet
  • Select "Via an external modem" as the connection type

    Fritz!Box_AccountInfo ViaExternalModem
  • Enter "1000" for "Upstream" and "Downstream" within "Data Throughput"

    FRITZ!Box set speed | Zen internet
  • Ensure "VLAN Enabled" is unchecked.

    FRITZ!Box interface with the option for VLAN enabled or disabled

  • Click "Apply" to save settings

    Apply Settings | Zen internet
Contacting Technical Support

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

    Phone | Zen Internet
    Zen Internet - Home SalesSales
    01706 902573
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    Zen Internet - Customer EnquiriesCustomer Enquiries
    01706 902001