Tips for Better Powerline Connections

Connecting FRITZ!Powerline Devices Optimally

• Connect FRITZ!Powerline devices directly to wall outlets. Do not use any extension cables or multiple sockets.
• Test your FRITZ!Powerline devices by inserting them into other wall outlets.
• Reduce the distance between the FRITZ!Powerline devices.
• Avoid powerline connections on different phases, fuse boxes, dimmers, and ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI).

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Eliminating Sources of Interference

• Check whether other electrical devices are causing interference by unplugging them as a test. Common sources of interference include switched-mode power supplies, dimmers and halogen systems, refrigerators and freezers, dryers and washing machines, or electric pumps in operation.
• Lay the VDSL cable at least 10 cm away from electrical wiring and outlets.

Multi-Outlet Strips

If you can't avoid using multi-outlet strips:

• Use a multi-outlet strip without surge protection. If there is absolutely no way to avoid using a multi-outlet strip with surge protection, then the surge protection should be located behind the powerline device.
• Connect as few devices as possible to the multi-outlet strip.
• Insert your powerline device in the first socket, directly at the cable.