FRITZ!Box as a gaming router

If you're a computer game player, you've got to have a reliable internet connection. Even games that only have a single-player mode often need permanent access to the internet. Among other things, scores and recent achievements are synced directly with the game developer's server, and updates are downloaded automatically.

High computing power manages multiple connections

For gamers, it is therefore not only important to have a well-equipped PC, a game console or a powerful smartphone, but also a FRITZ!Box that meets their special requirements – especially if the console is connected via Wi-Fi and is sharing the home network with several other devices.

The FRITZ!Box 7690 is the ideal solution. Thanks to the high processing power under the hood, it can handle multiple connections without breaking a sweat. The FRITZ!Box 7690 reaches up to 300 Mbit/s at the DSL connection, while in the wireless network you can achieve a maximum of a speedy 7.1 Gbit/s in the optimum case.

A low ping is key

Especially with shooters or other real-time games, the maximum available bandwidth is less important than a low ‘ping’. This is the reaction time that passes between a request between the game client and the game server. In the FRITZ!Box 7690 settings you can ‘prioritize’ game consoles or your gaming PC. This means they will be given preferential treatment in the home network, ensuring a low response time.

By the way: The FRITZ!Box 7690 receives regular updates that contain a whole host of stability improvements and special adjustments for different internet providers. So unwanted connection breaks practically don't occur with the FRITZ!Box 7690.

What's your ping? Take the test

You can measure the current latency by entering the command ‘ping’, whatever operating system you use. In Windows you can simply open the command prompt by pressing the Start key and typing ‘cmd’. You can then type in ‘ping fritz.box’ to measure the latency of your FRITZ!Box. If the gaming PC or gaming console is connected to the FRITZ!Box via LAN cable, the value should be well below one millisecond (ms). However, under ideal circumstances even connections via Wi-Fi or powerline generally achieve a ping of 2-4 ms.