Wi-Fi antennas are key to getting the best reception, as they optimize the reception in every last corner of your home. What is important for Wi-Fi antennas and why do many FRITZ!Box models no longer have visible antennas? Find the answers here.
How does a FRITZ!Box work without visible Wi-Fi antennas?
Questions like these are often asked when reception is concerned. In some Internet forums there are recommendations to connect additional antennas to certain router models. Yet connecting or installing antennas incorrectly can cause malfunctions, lead to violations of the legal limits on radiation, and result in a loss of warranty.
Using a FRITZ!Box spares you these risks, since the integrated antennas have been optimized for Wi-Fi functionality. The antennas are designed for spherical radiation, in order to distribute the Wi-Fi signal from the FRITZ!Box evenly in all directions.
Does the visibility of an antenna influence its performance?
Basically, it doesn't matter whether antennas are fixed inside or outside of the device as far as coverage and range are concerned. However, internal antennas allow for a more compact design and eliminate any risk of breakage. Optimized Wi-Fi reception is determined by the construction and adaptation of the antennas to the respective wireless chipset rather than by physical size.
Other than that, there are a few things FRITZ!Box users can do to improve the reception in their home network. Tips and a checklist can be found in our guide ‘How to optimize Wi-Fi performance’.
