FritzBox: Extend Y-cable - here's how to do it

The FritzBox is one of the most popular home routers thanks to its wide range of functions and ease of use. But the included Y-cable of the device is very short, which can cause problems when connecting it. However, you have the option to extend the included cable.

How to extend the FritzBox's Y-cable

To extend the Y-cable, all you have to do is order a corresponding adapter. However, you should make sure to extend the short side of the cable, otherwise it may cause interference.

1. Generally, the FritzBox should not be located more than 10 meters away from the ISDN cable socket. With a DSL connection go after all 20 meters.
2. In addition, do not run the cable past strong magnetic field sources such as induction fields or tube televisions. This can also cause interference.
3. A new FritzBox may create a greater distance, as it processes the signal once again.

After connecting, you need to set up the FritzBox. The easiest way to do this is to use the setup wizard. You only need the key figures of your provider. Do you have poor WLAN reception in the house and still have an old FritzBox lying around, you can also use it as a repeater. Mit der Kindersicherung sorgen Sie dafür, dass Ihre Kinder keine Webseiten aufrufen, die nicht kindergerechten Content enthalten.