FRITZ!Box Smart DNS Setup Guide
Follow this simple guide to set up UnGeo Smart DNS on your FRITZ!Box router using the built-in router admin settings.
Before You Start
Before changing your DNS settings, make sure your UnGeo account is active and your current IP address is added in your Client Area. If that is already done, continue with the DNS setup below.
Don’t have an account yet?
Choose a plan and create your UnGeo account before setting up DNS.
Get Started ›Add your current IP address
Add your current IP address in the Client Area to allow UnGeo to work properly.
Register My IP Address ›Once both are done, continue with the DNS setup steps.
Step-by-Step Setup Guide
Open FRITZ!Box Admin Panel
Open a browser on a device connected to your FRITZ!Box and go to http://fritz.box or 192.168.178.1.
Log In to Your Router
Enter your FRITZ!Box password to access the router settings.
Open Internet Settings
In the left menu, select Internet.
Open Account Information
Select Account Information. On some FRITZ!OS versions, this may appear as Account Data.
Open DNS Server Tab
Click the DNS Server tab.
Enable Custom DNS
Select Use other DNSv4 servers so you can enter DNS servers manually.
Enter Your UnGeo Smart DNS servers
In the Preferred DNSv4 server field, enter the primary UnGeo Smart DNS server shown in your Client Area. In the Alternative DNSv4 server field, enter the secondary UnGeo Smart DNS server.
Save Your Changes
Click Apply to save the new DNS settings.
Restart Your Router
Restart your FRITZ!Box so the new DNS settings are applied to your network.
Restart Connected Devices
Restart the devices connected to your FRITZ!Box so they receive the updated DNS settings.
You’re All Set!
Your FRITZ!Box router is now ready to use UnGeo Smart DNS across your home network.
How to Check If It’s Working
Visit the UnGeo DNS Check page to verify whether your device is using UnGeo Smart DNS correctly.