Do you have a FRITZ! router and want to connect it to your console? No problem. No matter what console it is, we will show you step by step how to connect it to each of the current ones . This way, you will be able to have Internet on the device to play online. The explanation will be for both a cable connection and via WiFi waves .
For certain PlayStation and Xbox online games, you may need to redirect ports , a process we’ll show you after the explanations for each console. We’ll also solve the most common problems. It may seem a bit complicated, but it’s very simple, especially if we guide you step by step. It’s worth it because FRITZ! is a good brand, responsible for some of the best routers of 2024 , so even if you have to change a few things, in the long run your games will be more stable and fluid than if you don’t replace your carrier’s router .
That said, before you start the tutorial on connecting a console to the FRITZ! router, make sure that the router is turned on . If you connect it wirelessly, its WiFi function must also be working, which is indicated by a green light on the router itself.
- How to connect the router to the PS5
- How to connect PS5 to wireless WiFi
- How to connect PS5 to the Internet via cable
- How to connect router to PS4
- How to connect PS4 to wireless WiFi
- How to connect PS4 to the Internet via cable
- How to connect your router to Xbox Series S/X
- How to connect Xbox Series S/X to wireless WiFi
- How to connect Xbox Series S/X to wired internet
- How to connect the router to the Xbox One
- How to connect Xbox One to wireless WiFi
- How to connect Xbox One to the Internet via cable
- How to connect the router to the Nintendo Switch
- How to connect the Nintendo Switch to wireless WiFi
- How to connect the Nintendo Switch to the Internet via cable
- Port forwarding for online gaming
- PlayStation
- Xbox
- Possible setbacks
- Activating the FRITZ!Box DHCP server
- Preparing the FRITZ!Box for WPS
How to connect the router to the PS5
We’ll start with Sony’s latest console, the PlayStation 5. If you’re wondering how to connect the PS5 to a FRITZ! router, you need to do the following.
How to connect PS5 to wireless WiFi
- Turn on your PS5 and go to Settings
- Select Network
- Go to Settings (the Network ones, not the previous ones)
- Go to Set up Internet connection
Using this, the available Wi-Fi networks will appear. Select the one that is your Wi-Fi and press Connect . If your network is password protected, a lock icon will appear, then you will have to enter the password.
How to connect PS5 to the Internet via cable
- Connect a LAN cable from your router to the console
- Turn on your PS5 and go to Settings
- Select Network
- Go to Settings (the Network ones, not the previous ones)
- Go to Set up Internet connection
- Select Set up wired LAN network
- Then click on Connect
When operating by cable you will not need a password .
How to connect router to PS4
The PS5 and PS4 menus are similar, but not the same . Therefore, we will explain step by step how to connect the router to the PS4 both via WiFi and cable.
How to connect PS4 to wireless WiFi
- Access Settings on your console
- From Settings go to Network
- Then select Set up Internet connection
- Tap Use Wi-Fi
- Press the Easy option
After that, the new and saved Wi-Fi networks will be displayed . Select the one provided by your FRITZ! router. That’s it. If your Wi-Fi network has a password, a lock icon will be displayed. If it does, you will need to enter it to grant the console access to the Internet network.
How to connect PS4 to the Internet via cable
- Connect a LAN cable from your router to the console
- Turn on your PS4 and go to Settings
- From Settings go to Network
- Select Set up Internet connection
- Press Use a LAN cable
- Select the Easy option . You should now be connected.
How to connect your router to Xbox Series S/X
Regardless of whether your Xbox is Series S or X , the steps to connect it to the router are identical, regardless of whether it is by waves or cable.
How to connect Xbox Series S/X to wireless WiFi
- After turning on, click on Settings , nut located in the upper right corner of the screen, located in the main menu
- In the General section of Settings, tap on Network Settings
- Go to Configure Wireless Network
- Xbox Series S/X will begin scanning networks
- Select your network to connect to and enter its password, if it has one.
When the connection is finally made, the message Everything is OK will appear.
How to connect Xbox Series S/X to wired internet
The process for connecting an Xbox Series S/X to the Internet via cable is extremely simple. You just have to take a LAN cable and connect it from your FRITZ! router to your console . After that, the console itself will detect the connection, you don’t have to do anything else.
How to connect the router to the Xbox One
Now it’s the Xbox One’s turn. The steps are the same for both the Original One and the One X, S, and S All-Digital .
How to connect Xbox One to wireless WiFi
- From the console’s home menu, go down to the Suggested Apps section
- Once there, press the nut icon, which is the Settings icon.
- In Settings you will see several sections, but it is in General that you should stay.
- Select Network Settings , which is where you need to go in
- Tap on Configure wireless network
The available networks will be displayed. Select yours and enter the password , if necessary. After doing so, the console will tell you that Everything is OK, you are now connected to the Internet.
How to connect Xbox One to the Internet via cable
We simply need to connect the console to the router via LAN cable. As with the Series S/X, when doing so, the connection is activated automatically, without any intermediate steps.
How to connect the router to the Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch comes in three versions: the regular version, the OLED version, and the Lite version. Luckily, both are identical in terms of their internet setup process, except for one small detail: the original Switch and the Lite version require a LAN adapter, while the OLED version has one built in as standard.
How to connect the Nintendo Switch to wireless WiFi
To connect a Nintendo Switch to the wireless network, we recommend that you place the console three meters from the router. This will ensure that the connection is strong.
Once you are nearby, select Console Settings from the HOME menu.
Tap Internet and then Internet Settings.
After that, the console will start scanning for available WiFi networks. The network provided by your router will appear, which you must select. You will be asked to enter the WiFi password, if you have one. After that, whether you have to enter your password or not, the Internet connection will be tested. After completing the test, press OK to finish the process.
How to connect the Nintendo Switch to the Internet via cable
Before you begin, the Nintendo Switch must be used in TV mode to connect to the Internet via cable.
You must insert an ethernet cable into the LAN port on the Nintendo Switch dock while the other end is connected to your router.
Then place the console on its base.
Then access the console settings from the HOME menu.
Select Internet, then Internet Settings. The Nintendo Switch will now search for nearby Wi-Fi networks, but in this case, we want to select the Wired Connection option when it appears. You must press it to start the scan. Once the scan is complete, select OK. Your Switch should now be connected.
Port forwarding for online gaming
You will most likely need to port forward in order to play many games online, such as FIFA. However, this will only be necessary for PlayStation and Xbox consoles , as it is not essential for the Switch.
This is necessary because the FRITZ!Box firewall protects the connections of all devices in the local network from external influences , such as other players, by default. Basically, we need to change a few settings so that other players have access to certain data in order to be able to play.
What you need to do is the following :
- Enter the FRITZ!Box user interface . You can do this by entering “fritz.box” in the search bar of your browser.
- Enter the Local Network menu
- From Local Network click on Network
- Press Edit , which will appear with a pen icon in front of the device you are trying to adjust.
- Enable the Allow autonomous port forwarding option for that device
- Save the settings by clicking OK
With the above you should be ready to play online. If it’s still not possible, try these changes for PlayStation or Xbox.
PlayStation
If you still can’t play online games or the connection is dropped, manually set up port forwarding :
Set static port forwarding in your FRITZ!Box for the ports and IP protocols used by the PlayStation Network:
- TCP ports: 80, 443, 3478-3480
- UDP ports: 3478-3479
Other online games may use ports other than those of the PlayStation Network. In this case, configure the port forwarding of your FRITZ!Box for this. Various ports for various games are listed on this website .
If you have any further questions, you can consult the FRITZ! guide on connecting your router to your PlayStation .
Xbox
On Xbox you will need to disable the Teredo filter :
- Enter the FRITZ!Box user interface . You can do this by entering “fritz.box” in the search bar of your browser.
- Click on the Internet
- Access Filters
- Click on Lists
- Click on Global Filter Settings
- Disable the Active Teredo Filter option
- Save the changes by clicking Apply
If that doesn’t work either , manually adjust port forwarding:
Sets static port forwarding in FRITZ!Box for the IP protocol ports used by Box Live.
- TCP ports: 53.80.3074
- UDP ports: 53.88.500.3074.3544.4500
Online gaming may still use ports other than Xbox Live ports. You can configure port forwarding for your FRITZ!Box for these ports. You can find the ports used for many games on this website .
If you have any further questions, you can consult the FRITZ! guide on connecting your router to your Xbox .
Possible setbacks
The steps above are enough to connect a FRITZ router to a console, but some problems may arise during the process , especially if you have disabled the DHCP server or modified the Wi-Fi settings before connecting the console to the router.
Activating the FRITZ!Box DHCP server
The FRITZ!Box’s DHCP server may be disabled . The factory settings automatically assign IP settings to all devices using DHCP, but if this is not the case:
- In the FRITZ!Box user interface, open the Home Network menu.
- In the Home Network menu click on Network
- Click on the Network Settings tab
- Click on the IPv4 Addresses button
- Activates the DHCP server and specifies the range in which your FRITZ!Box can assign IP addresses.
- Save the settings in the configuration by clicking OK
Preparing the FRITZ!Box for WPS
The FRITZ!Box is already configured for WPS in the factory settings. If you have changed the Wi-Fi settings of your FRITZ!Box , make the following settings:
- Open the FRITZ!Box user interface and click on Wi-Fi
- Go to the Wi-Fi menu and click on Security
- Open the WPS Quick Connect tab
- Enable WPS
- Select the Push Button Method (WPS-PBC, Push Button Configuration) option and click Start WPS