Summary
Highlights
Introduction to Fritz!Hole00:00:00
An overview of a new DNS filter feature for Fritz!Box, nicknamed Fritz!Hole, which allows users to block ads and tracking across their entire home network without extra hardware.
DNS Filtering Basics00:03:13
Explanation of how DNS works and how the Fritz!Box filter blocks specific domains to prevent ads from loading, improving page load speeds and overall browsing privacy.
Installation and Setup00:06:38
Step-by-step instructions on how to install the FritzOS 8.4 beta, access the DNS filter settings, and add external blocklists from GitHub to start filtering traffic.
Limitations and Troubleshooting00:09:19
Discussion on potential issues with over-blocking and how to add exceptions for websites. The lack of a query log in the current Fritz!Box implementation is highlighted as a drawback compared to Pi-hole.
Device Prioritization00:10:34
How to configure traffic prioritization to ensure essential devices, such as gaming PCs, receive sufficient bandwidth during network congestion.
Fritz!NAS Function00:12:11
A look at the built-in NAS capability that allows users to share files over the network using internal storage or an attached USB drive, providing a convenient way to move small files.