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Which router for fiber optic connection? Overview

More and more Internet providers offer their customers the use of a fiber optic connection, thereby enabling faster surfing on the Internet. However, in order to be able to surf the Internet via the fiber optic network, you will need, in addition to a fiber optic connection in your home, a suitable router.

Router: This is what is meant by a fiber optic connection

A fiber optic connection is an Internet connection that uses a network of fiber optic cables laid underground to provide you with faster Internet. Unlike a traditional connection that uses copper or coaxial cables, a fiber optic connection uses cables made of glass that transmit data at the speed of light.

These are the best routers to use with a fiber optic connection

In order for you to take advantage of the fast Internet of a fiber optic connection, you need a router that supports the speeds achieved with a fiber optic connection.

One router that is compatible with a fiber optic connection is the Netgear R8000. This reaches speeds of around 3.2 Gbps and supports the 802.11 b/g/n and 802.11 a/n/ac WLAN standards. The purchase price of the Netgear R8000 is 195 euros.

For Telekom customers who want to surf the Internet via the fiber-optic network, the Speedport Smart 3 is suitable. This achieves top speeds of 2,500 MBit/s and has, in addition to a WLAN function, four Ethernet ports. A one-time fee of 159 euros or a monthly fee of 4.94 euros is charged for using the Speedport Smart 3.

Asus also offers a good router for fiber-optic connections in the form of the Asus RT-AC68U. This one supports the WLAN standard 802.11 b/g/n/a/ac, has five Ethernet ports and two USB ports. You can get the 1.3 Gbit/s fast Asus router for around 135 Euros.

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Set up WLAN hotspot - this is how it is done

You can set up a WLAN hotspot on your computer as well as on your tablet or smartphone. Once activated, you have the option to share the Internet connection of the respective device via WLAN and also access it from other devices.

Set up WLAN hotspot: How to do it on your computer

To access your Windows computer's Internet connection from other devices as well, you can set up a hotspot on it. To do this, please first click the "Windows icon" to open the Start menu, and then click the gear icon to enter the settings. There, go to "Network and Internet" > "Mobile Hotspot" and enable the function. Then click on "Edit" and set a name and password for your WLAN hotspot.

WLAN: How to set up a hotspot on your smartphone

How you set up a WLAN hotspot on your smartphone or tablet depends on the operating system installed on the device. If you use an iPhone, please navigate to "Settings" > "Mobile Network" > "Personal Hotspot" on it and activate the function by tapping the slider.

If you want to set up a hotspot on an Android smartphone or tablet, open the settings on it first as well.

Then go to "Network & Internet" > "Hotspot and Tethering" and tap on the entry "WLAN hotspot".

Select that you want to set up a new WLAN hotspot and set a name and password for it.

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D-Link router IP - this is how to get the IP of the device.

Like any router, the D-Link router has its own IP address. If you do not know the IP of your router, but need it to access the user interface of the device, there are several ways to find out the IP.

How to find out the IP address of your D-Link router

If you have a D-Link router, it usually has a default IP address. This is 192.168.0.1 and is needed to access the router's user interface.

If you get an error message when you enter the IP address, a look at the D-Link router will help. On the bottom of the device is a sticker with various information, on which the IP address should also be noted.

If you have already changed the IP address at an earlier time and no longer remember the set IP, your only option is to reset it. To do this, press the reset button on the router for about 10 seconds.

How to determine the IP of the D-Link router via Windows PC

If your D-Link router is currently connected to the Internet via WLAN or LAN connection, you can also determine the IP of the device via the PC. If you are using a computer with Windows as operating system, open the Run dialog and execute the command "cmd". This will open the command prompt, where you should type "ipconfig" and confirm with "Enter". Then look for the entries" Ethernet adapter LAN connection" or "Wireless adapter" and read the IP of the D-Link router.