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Fritz Box Set-up

Here's the simple step by step set up for a Fritz Box.
Please note: These instructions are for a 7490 model. I cannot guarantee this setup works with all models, or with your particular router as it may have custom software installed by your ISP, or different firmware version.

If you haven't signed up to get a DNS Proxy please click the big orange button now! You'll need an account first!

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Video instructions at the bottom of this page.

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Step 1

You'll need to access your router's config by entering it's IP address in your browser's (Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer etc.) address bar. Usually the IP address you need to type is 192.168.178.1 then press enter. Click the image to see what I mean.

Step 2

You'll need to sign in if you have a password set on your router (by default mine didn't have one, but if yours does, try "admin" for the username and "admin" for the password. Seriously, no joke, try it) If all else fails, try reading the instructions that came with the Fritz Box.

Once you're in you'll find yourself on the Fritz Box landing "Overview" page. Please note at the bottom of the page it says "View: Advanced"  if your s says "View: Standard" you'll need to click on it so it changes to  "View: Advanced"
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Step 4

Now go back to SmartDNSProxy.com, login, and check to make sure you're getting all the ticks. You'll probably need to click "Re-Activate" at this stage. Once you have all the ticks, you are done and dusted! Connect your favourite device, and give it a whirl!

Step 3

Now you'll need to click on "Internet" in the navigation menu on the left side of the page. Then click on "Account Information". Once this page loads, click on the "DNS Server" tab along the top. You should now see the page shown.

Click the "Use other DNSv4 servers" radio button and enter the 2 DNS Proxy server IP addresses from SmartDNSProxy.com here as shown. (If you don't know which server to choose, the ones closest to your country are usually the best choice.) I've chosen Sydney & Japan


Once these numbers have been entered click on the "Apply" button in the bottom left of the page and you're done.  Easy eh!? :-)
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WORTH NOTING...

If your ISP (Internet Service Provider) changes your IP address from time to time, or if you lose power or have to restart your router, or if your router is set to automatically restart (sometimes known as smart heal, or first aid) then you'll need to login to SmartDNSProxy.com and "ReActivate" your IP address to get overseas content working again. This only take a few seconds to do. I have added a link to SmartDNSProxy.com to my favourites bar. I've named it "MAKE NETFLIX WORK" so my less technically able family members can fix things if I'm not home :-)
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