AVM 7170 SL User Manual
FRITZ!Box
Installation,
configuration
and operation
Fon WLAN 7170
English Edition
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FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7170
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Contents
Contents
1 This Is FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.1 Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
1.2 Operation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2 FRITZ!Box: Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.1 Launching FRITZ!Box Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
2.2 Mounting FRITZ!Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
2.3 Connecting to the Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.4 Connecting the Computer(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.5 Connecting Computer(s) to a LAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
2.6 Connecting to a Computer Wirelessly via WLAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.7 Connecting to the DSL Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
2.8 Connecting to the ISDN Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
2.9 Connecting with the Analog Telephone Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
2.10 Connecting Telephone, Fax, Answering Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2.11 Connecting ISDN Telephones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2.12 Connecting an ISDN PBX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3 Opening the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4 Configuring Internet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
4.1 Configuring Internet Access for a Direct DSL Connection . . . . . . . . . . .32
4.2 Configuring Internet Access for a Connection to an
Existing Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
5 Configuring FRITZ!Box for Telephone Connections . . . . . . 35
5.1 Entering Account Information and Internet Numbers for
Internet Telephony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
5.2 Entering Numbers for Calls over Fixed Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
5.3 Configuring Analog Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
5.4 Configuring ISDN Telephones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
5.5 ISDN PBXs on FRITZ!Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
5.6 Dialing Rules for Internet and Fixed-Line Telephony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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5.7 Selecting the Type of Connection Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.8 How Does Internet Telephony Work? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
6 USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.1 Connecting USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
6.2 Accessing USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
6.3 USB Mass Storage Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
6.4 USB Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
6.5 AVM FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6.6 USB Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
7 FRITZ!DSL: The Software Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.1 Installing FRITZ!DSL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
7.2 FRITZ!DSL Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
7.3 FRITZ!DSL Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7.4 FRITZ!Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
7.5 Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
7.6 FRITZ!DSL Diagnosis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
7.7 Web Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
8 More about WLAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
8.1 Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
8.2 Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
8.3 Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
8.4 Increasing the WLAN Range Using WDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
9 Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
9.1 Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
9.2 IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
9.3 DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
9.4 Subnetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
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10 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
10.1 Errors Opening the User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
10.2 The WLAN Adapter Cannot Find FRITZ!Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
10.3 WLAN Connection Is Not Established . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
10.4 Connection via Microsoft WLAN Service Fails with WPA2 . . . . . . . . . . .87
10.5 IP Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
11 Removing the FRITZ!Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
11.1 Disconnecting the FRITZ!Box from the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
11.2 Removing the FRITZ!DSL Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
11.3 Removing the Printer Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
11.4 Removing the Program Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
12 Configuration and Operation by Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . 95
12.1 Operation by Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
12.2 Configuring by Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
12.3 Advanced Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
13 Customer Service Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
13.1 Product Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
13.2 Information in the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
13.3 Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
13.4 Support from the AVM Service Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
14 Product Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
14.1 FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
14.2 Audible Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
14.3 WLAN Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
14.4 Technical Specifications of FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7170. . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Declaration of CE Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
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Symbols and Highlighting
Symbols and Highlighting
This manual uses the following symbols for warnings and tips:
This symbol indicates important instructions that must be
observed to avoid malfunctions.
This symbol marks useful hints to assist you in working
with the FRITZ!Box.
The table below explains the highlighting used in this manual.
Highlighting Function Examples
Quotation marks Keys
Buttons
Settings Pages
Menus
Commands
File paths
File names
Blue lettering Internet address www.avm.de/en
Pointed brackets Variables <CD-ROM drive>
Typewriter font Information to be
typed in using the
keyboard
Gray italics Tips, instructions and
warnings
“F1” key
“Help”
“hardware”
“Start / Programs”
“Refresh”
“Documentation\
Manual.pdf”
“Readme.html”
a:\setup
...for more information, see...
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Symbols and Highlighting
The Telephone Keypad
0...9 Numeric keys
s
R
r
Instructions for Operation at the Telephone
Asterisk key
Hold or Flash key
Pound sign key
M
N
O
P
D
Q
K
Ext. Enter an extension number (Ext.). In the place
MSN Enter an ISDN number (MSN). In place of the
XNo./Ext. Enter the external number (XNo.) or extension
XNo. Dial a number.
Dial a number.
Pick up the handset.
Hang up the handset.
Tal k.
Three-party Conference Call
Wait for the acknowledgement tone.
You hear the ring tone.
of the abbreviation “Ext.” used here, enter the
number “1”, “2”, or a higher number, corresponding to the extension you would like to
configure.
abbreviation “MSN” used here, enter the
complete MSN desired, without any dialing
prefix.
number (Ext.) to which your calls are to be
diverted. In the place of the abbreviation
“XNo.”, enter the complete number of the
external line.
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Symbols and Highlighting
Icons Designating the Functions and Features
Safety Instructions
When working with FRITZ!Box, follow the instructions below
to protect yourself and the FRITZ!Box from injury.
Do not install the FRITZ!Box during an electrical storm.
Disconnect FRITZ!Box from the power supply during
The functions and features can be used for analog and
ISDN fixed-line connections as well as for Internet telephony (VoIP).
The functions and features can be used for analog and
ISDN fixed-line connections.
The functions and features can be used only for ISDN
fixed-line connections.
The functions and features can be used only for analog
fixed-line connections.
electrical storms.
Never let liquids get inside the FRITZ!Box. Otherwise,
electric shocks or short circuits may result.
The FRITZ!Box is intended for indoor use only.
Do not open the FRITZ!Box housing. The device con-
tains hazardous components and should only be
opened by authorized repair technicians.
Disposal Instructions
In accordance with the Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Act, the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7170, power supply plug,
adapter, and cable may not be disposed with household
waste. Please bring these to your local collection points for
disposal.
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This Is FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7170
s
1 This Is FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7170
An Overview
FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7170 is a Private Branch Exchange (PBX) for making
telephone calls via the Internet and the fixed-line network. FRITZ!Box Fon
WLAN connects one or more computers directly with your DSL line. Each
connected computer can establish an Internet connection over the
FRITZ!Box. As a WLAN access point, FRITZ!Box offers you the possibility of
connecting your computer to the DSL line wirelessly.
Incomming
line jack
Power
ADSL splitter
ADSL
ISDN *
or analog
NT
* ISDN users: connect
FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to NT
LAN1 LAN2 LAN 3 LAN4
USB printers,
USB mass storage
devices
3x analog
phones, fax
FON 1 FON 2 FON 3 DSL/TEL
ISDN phone,
PBX system
Possibilities for connecting FRITZ!Box
PBX FRITZ!Box is a PBX for the connection of analog and ISDN
terminal devices. You can connect two analog telephones
directly, and connect any existing cabling at your location,
for instance, an additional telephone jack installed in the
attic story, to the FRITZ!Box. Up to eight ISDN telephony devices can be connected to the integrated ISDN S
can make telephone calls using the Internet, ISDN, or the
analog fixed-line network using all of the connected telephones.
WLAN
automatic security
for wireless surng
Notebooks, computer
or PDAs
Computer, game
consoles, network
port. You
0
Connecting
Computers
Four computers can be connected directly to the FRITZ!Box
using the four LAN ports. Using WLAN you can connect multiple computers with FRITZ!Box wirelessly.
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This Is FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7170
You can also connect a network hub or switch to the LAN
ports so that even more computers can be connected to
FRITZ!Box.
All computers connected to FRITZ!Box are networked together and can access shared files and printers.
Internet
Connection
All of the computers connected to FRITZ!Box can access the
Internet. There are two different ways of establishing an Internet connection. Both cases require Internet account information from an Internet Service Provider:
The Internet connection is established by FRITZ!Box.
For this the Internet account information must be registered in FRITZ!Box. In this case FRITZ!Box works as a
DSL router and all computers can use the Internet connection at the same time.
The computers connected establish the Internet con-
nections themselves. For this, Internet access software must be installed and the Internet account information entered on the given computer. In this case
FRITZ!Box works as a DSL modem.
Integrated Firewall When FRITZ!Box is operated as a DSL router, the integrated
firewall protects your network from attacks from the Internet.
USB Port The FRITZ!Box is equipped with a USB host controller to
which you can connect a USB storage device (hard drive,
stick), a printer, a AVM FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick or a USB hub.
AVM Stick & Surf technology is provided by the AVM
FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick. This technology allows security settings to be read from the FRITZ!Box automatically. For connecting a printer, FRITZ!Box has a printer server.
Port for Network
Devices
Network devices can be connected to the FRITZ!Box LAN
port along with network hubs or switches, including game
consoles.
WLAN Access
Point
The FRITZ!Box is a WLAN access point. Computers equipped
with a WLAN adapter can be wirelessly connected to
FRITZ!Box.
Operating
Systems
Supported
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FRITZ!Box can be connected to computers with Windows
operating systems, the Linux operating system or Apple
computers with the Mac OS X operating system.
Package Contents
1.1 Package Contents
The following is included in the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7170
package:
FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7170
one AC power adapter with cable for connection to the
one 4.25-m combined DSL-telephone cable (gray/black)
one network cable (red) for connecting FRITZ!Box to a
one RJ45-RJ11 adapter (gray) for the DSL line (required
one RJ45-RJ11 adapter (black) for connecting FRITZ!Box
one FRITZ!Box CD with
power mains
for connecting FRITZ!Box to the DSL splitter and the ISDN network terminator (NT) or the analog telephone
line
computer or network hub
in some countries)
Fon WLAN 7170 to the analog telephone network
– Installation Help
– DSL software FRITZ!DSL
– software for the printer port
– documentation for all enclosed AVM components
printed quick guide
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Operation Requirements
1.2 Operation Requirements
In order to operate FRITZ!Box, you must have the following:
a web browser that supports Java Script (for instance,
Internet Explorer from version 6.0 or Netscape 4.0)
a DSL line: Standard ITU G.992.1 Annex A or B (de-
pending on the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7170 model)
for fixed-line telephony: an ISDN point-to-multipoint
line in accordance with the Euro ISDN protocol DSS1,
or an analog telephone line
If you would like to connect the FRITZ!Box via the LAN
port of the computer, you need a computer with a network adapter (standard Ethernet 10/100 Base-T).
If you would like to connect FRITZ!Box wirelessly using
WLAN, you will need a computer equipped with a
WLAN adapter (in accordance with IEEE8 02.11b or
IEEE 802.11g), for instance, a AVM FRITZ!WLAN USB
Stick.
To install the DSL software FRITZ!DSL, the minimum
computer requirements are:
– 300 MHz Pentium II processor with Windows XP or
Windows 2000 and CD drive
– 32 MB RAM
– 20 MB free memory on the hard drive
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FRITZ!Box: Connecting
2 FRITZ!Box: Connecting
This chapter contains instructions on the following topics:
launching FRITZ!Box operation: recommended procedure
mounting the FRITZ!Box and connecting it to the power supply
connecting one or several computers to FRITZ!Box
connecting FRITZ!Box to DSL and ISDN or the analog telephone line
connecting analog terminal devices to the FRITZ!Box
connecting ISDN terminal devices to the FRITZ!Box
2.1 Launching FRITZ!Box Operation
We recommend using the Installation Help on the FRITZ!Box
CD when launching operation of the FRITZ!Box for the first
time.
Using the Installation Help on the CD
On computers with Windows operating systems you can
use the Installation Help on the FRITZ!Box CD. The Installation Help presents instructions on the screen, guiding you
through the steps required to launch operation of the
FRITZ!Box.
Insert the FRITZ!Box CD in the CD-ROM drive of your
computer.
The Installation Help starts automatically.
Follow the instructions in the Installation Help to pre-
pare the FRITZ!Box for operation.
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Launching Operation without the Installation Help CD
Launching Operation without the Installation Help CD
If you do not want to use the Installation Help on the CD,
then work through the instructions below in the recommended order:
1. Mounting FRITZ!Box; see the section “Mounting
FRITZ!Box” from page 16.
2. Connecting FRITZ!Box to the power supply; see the
section “Connecting to the Power Supply” on page 16.
3. Connecting FRITZ!Box to the computer(s); see the sec-
tion “Connecting the Computer(s)” on page 17.
4. Connecting FRITZ!Box to DSL; see the section “Con-
necting to the DSL Line” on page 23.
5. If you want to make telephone calls with the fixed-line
network using the FRITZ!Box: connect the FRITZ!Box to
the fixed-line network
– If you want to use the ISDN fixed-line network, con-
nect the FRITZ!Box to the ISDN NT. See the section
“Connecting to the ISDN Line” on page 24.
– If you want to use the analog fixed-line network,
then connect the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to the analog telephone jack. See the section “Connecting
with the Analog Telephone Line” on page 25.
6. If you want to make telephone calls via the Internet
and/or the fixed-line network using the FRITZ!Box:
connect your analog equipment to the FRITZ!Box; see
the section “Connecting Telephone, Fax, Answering
Machine” from page 26.
7. If you want to connect an ISDN telephone or an ISDN
PBX to the FRITZ!Box: connect your ISDN equipment;
see the sections “Connecting ISDN Telephones” on
page 28 and “Connecting an ISDN PBX” on page 28.
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Mounting FRITZ!Box
2.2 Mounting FRITZ!Box
You can either place FRITZ!Box on a horizontal surface or
mount it on a wall. Please note the following:
Place or hang the FRITZ!Box in a dry location that is
free of dust and protected from direct sunlight.
Do not place FRITZ!Box on excessively heat-sensitive
surfaces, as the base of the device can heat up during
normal operation.
When connecting FRITZ!Box to your computer using
the network or USB cable, remember to take the
length of the cable into account.
If you would like to establish wireless connections be-
tween FRITZ!Box and the computer, position the device at a central location.
Make sure to keep sufficient distance from potential
interference sources like microwave devices or electric
devices with large metal housings.
2.3 Connecting to the Power Supply
Connecting to the power supply
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Connecting the Computer(s)
Connect the FRITZ!Box to the power supply as described below:
Power Supply Unit Remove the power supply unit from the FRITZ!Box package.
Connecting 1. Connect the power mains adapter to the socket la-
beled “Power”, located at the far right of the back panel of FRITZ!Box.
2. Plug the other end into an AC power outlet.
The green “Power/DSL” LED will begin flashing after a few
seconds to indicate that the FRITZ!Box is ready for operation.
2.4 Connecting the Computer(s)
If you would like to surf the web using the FRITZ!Box or to
open the FRITZ!Box user interface, then you must connect a
computer with the FRITZ!Box.
A computer can be connected with the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN
in two different ways:
using a LAN port of the FRITZ!Box
wirelessly via WLAN
One computer can be connected to FRITZ!Box by only one of
these means.
One computer can be connected to each of the four LAN
ports of FRITZ!Box, and several computers can be connected with FRITZ!Box at the same time via WLAN.
The way a computer is connected to the FRITZ!Box is the
same regardless of the operating system on the computer.
All of the computers connected with the FRITZ!Box constitute a network.
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Connecting Computer(s) to a LAN Port
2.5 Connecting Computer(s) to a LAN Port
If you want to connect a computer to one of the four LAN
ports on the FRITZ!Box, make sure that your computer is
equipped with a network adapter. A LAN port is usually designated by the icon at left or labeled “LAN”.
Connecting a computer to a LAN port on the FRITZ!Box
Cable A red network cable for connecting a computer is included
in the FRITZ!Box package.
Connecting 1. Remove the network cable from the package.
2. Switch on your computer.
If you work with a Linux operating system, use YaST to
configure your network card with the setting “DHCP”,
if this setting is not already configured.
3. Insert one end of the LAN cable to the computer’s net-
work adapter.
4. Connect the other end of the LAN cable to a socket on
the FRITZ!Box labeled “LAN 1”, “LAN 2”, “LAN 3” or
“LAN 4”.
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Connecting More Computers to the LAN Ports
Connecting More Computers to the LAN Ports
Additional cables are required to connect further computers. In purchasing a LAN cable, note the instructions in the
section “Cables and Sockets” from page 134.
You can connect a computer to any of the four LAN ports of
the FRITZ!Box at any time.
Connecting to a Network Hub or Network Switch to the LAN Port
You can connect a network hub or switch to the LAN port if
you would like to connect multiple computers to the
FRITZ!Box via LAN.
Connecting FRITZ!Box to a network hub
1. Connect one end of the red LAN cable to the uplink
port of the network hub or switch.
2. Connect the other end of the network cable to one of
the sockets on FRITZ!Box labeled “LAN”.
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Connecting to a Computer Wirelessly via WLAN
2.6 Connecting to a Computer Wirelessly via WLAN
The FRITZ!Box can be connected to a computer wirelessly
using WLAN.
The wireless WLAN connection is identical for all operating
systems. Each computer to be connected to FRITZ!Box via
WLAN must support WLAN, by means of a compatible WLAN
adapter, for instance the AVM FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick.
For more information on WLAN, see the section “More
about WLAN” from page 57.
Presettings in FRITZ!Box
The FRITZ!Box is delivered with preset values for WLAN security. These values must also be entered on the computer
with the WLAN adapter in order to be able to establish a
successful WLAN connection.
The following values are configured in the FRITZ!Box factory
settings:
Setting Preset Value
SSID
(name of the WLAN radio network)
Encryption methods TKIP (WPA)
Encryption WPA PSK
Key The key is printed on the stick-
Network Mode Infrastructure
Channel 6
FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7170
ers on the base of the device
and on the cover of the
FRITZ!Box CD.
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Connecting to the AVM FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick
Connecting to the AVM FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick
If your are using a AVM FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick as a WLAN
adapter, you can transmit the security settings conveniently with Stick & Surf. Proceed as follows:
1. Insert the AVM FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick in the USB port
on the FRITZ!Box. The “INFO” LED on the FRITZ!Box begins flashing rapidly. The WLAN security settings are
being transferred to the AVM FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick.
2. As soon as the “INFO” LED stops flashing, transmis-
sion of the settings has been concluded. Remove the
stick.
3. Now insert the AVM FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick in the USB
port of the computer.
The security settings saved on the stick are applied to the
computer. A WLAN connection between the computer and
the FRITZ!Box is established automatically.
See the AVM FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick manual for details.
Connecting Using a WLAN Adapter from Another Manufacturer
1. Switch on your computer.
2. Install the WLAN adapter in your computer along with
the appropriate software. Please take note of the instructions in the documentation of the adapter.
Once installation has been completed, you generally have a
user interface available to control your WLAN connections.
In the Windows operating systems you can open the user
interface by clicking an icon in the taskbar (specific to each
manufacturer) or from the start menu.
In order to establish a WLAN connection to the FRITZ!Box,
you must either use the WLAN software supplied with the
operating system or the manufacturer’s WLAN software included in the WLAN adapter package.
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Establishing a WLAN Connection with the WLAN Software Provided by the Manufacturer
Establishing a WLAN Connection with the WLAN Software
Provided by the Manufacturer
The FRITZ!Box is delivered with preset values for WLAN security. You must enter these values during the configuration
of the WLAN adapter.
If you would like to establish a WLAN connection using
these preset values, then your WLAN adapter must support
the WPA encryption procedure.
1. Start the WLAN software.
2. Enter the followign values for the connection between
the FRITZ!Box and the WLAN adpater:
SSID
(name of the WLAN radio
network)
Encryption methods TKIP (WPA)
Encryption WPA PSK
Key The key is printed on the stick-
Network mode Infrastructure
Channel 6
FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7170
er on the base of the device
and on the cover of the
FRITZ!Box CD.
3. Confirm your entries using the relevant button in the
user interface (for instance, “OK”, “Send”, “Submit”
or “Connect”).
4. Now read the information in section “Opening the Us-
er Interface” from page 30 and follow the security instructions in the section “Security” from page 59.
If the WLAN Adapter Does Not Support the WPA Mechanism
If your WLAN adapter does not support WPA, you must
change the WLAN settings in the FRITZ!Box. To do so, proceed as follows:
1. Connect the FRITZ!Box and the computer using the
network cable (see the section “Connecting Computer(s) to a LAN Port” on page 18).
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Connecting to the DSL Line
2. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface (see the section
“Opening the User Interface” from page 30).
3. In the “WLAN / WLAN Security” menu, select WEP en-
cryption and enter a network key.
4. Click the “Apply” button.
5. A window is displayed with the WLAN security set-
tings. Print out the page by clicking “Print Page”.
6. Close the user interface and clear the connection be-
tween the FRITZ!Box and the computer. Remove the
network cable.
2.7 Connecting to the DSL Line
Connecting to the DSL splitter
Cable The gray and black Y-shaped cable is for connecting to the
DSL splitter. This cable is a combination of a DSL cable and
a telephone cable.
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Connecting to the ISDN Line
Connecting 1. Connect the longer of the two gray branches of the ca-
ble to the socket labeled “DSL/TEL”, located at the far
left of the back panel of the FRITZ!Box.
2. Then connect the other end of the cable to the socket
on the DSL splitter labeled “DSL”. If the end of the cable does not fit into the socket on the splitter, insert
the end of the cable into the gray RJ45-RJ11 adapter included in the package and then insert the adapter into
the socket on the DSL splitter.
The black branch of the cable is for the fixed-network
telephone line (see the section “Connecting to the
ISDN Line” on page 24 or the section “Connecting with
the Analog Telephone Line” on page 25).
The green “Power” LED stops flashing after a short time and
remains lit to signalize that FRITZ!Box is ready for Internet
connections over DSL.
2.8 Connecting to the ISDN Line
You only have to connect the FRITZ!Box with the ISDN line if
you have an ISDN line and want to use the FRITZ!Box for ISDN
fixed-line telephony.
Connecting to the ISDN NT
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Connecting with the Analog Telephone Line
Cable The gray and black Y-shaped cable is for connecting to the
ISDN line. This cable is a combination of a DSL cable and a
telephone cable.
Connecting 1. Connect the longer, gray end of the cable to the socket
labeled “DSL/TEL”, located at the far left of the back
panel of the FRITZ!Box.
2. Insert the black end of the Y-branch of the cable into
the socket of your ISDN NT. If the end of the cable does
not fit into the socket on the splitter, insert the end of
the cable into the gray RJ45-RJ11 adapter included in
the package and then insert the adapter into the socket of the ISDN-NTBA.
2.9 Connecting with the Analog Telephone Line
You only have to connect the FRITZ!Box with the analog line
if you have an analog line and want to use the FRITZ!Box for
analog fixed-line telephony.
Connecting to the analog telephone line via the DSL splitter
Cable The gray and black Y-shaped cable is for connecting to the
ISDN line. This cable is a combination of a DSL cable and a
telephone cable.
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Connecting Telephone, Fax, Answering Machine
Connecting 1. Connect the longer, gray end of the cable to the socket
labeled “DSL/TEL”, located at the far left of the back
panel of the FRITZ!Box.
2. Then insert the black plug into the appropriate jack of
your DSL splitter. If the plug does not fit into the splitter, connect the end of the cable to the black RJ45-RJ11
adapter included in the package and then insert the
adapter into the socket on the DSL splitter.
2.10 Connecting Telephone, Fax, Answering Machine
Connect your analog equipment to the FRITZ!Box so that
you can make telephone calls and fax using the Internet or
the fixed-line network.
Prerequisites: If you would like to use your fixed line to make telephone
calls or fax, note the following requirements:
For fixed-line telephony via ISDN you must connect the FRITZ!Box
with the ISDN NT (see the section “Connecting to the ISDN Line”
on page 24).
In order to use the analog fixed-line network, the FRITZ!Box must
be connected with the analog fixed line (see the section “Connecting to the ISDN Line” on page 24).
Connecting to an Analog Telephone
The ports “FON 1”, “FON 2” and “FON 3” on the FRITZ!Box
are available for connecting your analog terminal equipment.
Use “FON 1” and “FON 2” to connect your analog
equipment directly to the FRITZ!Box.
“FON 3” serves to connect analog terminal equipment
that is located further away to the FRITZ!Box, for instance an additional telephone jack on a higher floor,
using the wiring at your location.
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Connecting to “FON 1” or “FON 2”
Connecting an analog telephone to FRITZ!Box
Connecting to “FON 1” or “FON 2”
To connect analog terminal devices like a telephone, fax
device or answering machine, insert the plugs of your analog devices into the “FON1” or “FON2” socket on FRITZ!Box.
Connecting to “FON 3”
To connect analog devices located further away to the
FRITZ!Box, connect the cables of the telephone jack that
has been led through (the wiring at your location) to the cable clips. Please note the following:
The wire must be 0.5 to 1 mm in diameter.
Strip the insulation from the wire to expose a length of
10 mm.
To connect a cable, press back the orange lever, insert a
wire and release the lever. Repeat the procedure with the
second wire of the cable.
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Connecting ISDN Telephones
2.11 Connecting ISDN Telephones
If you have an ISDN telephone, you can connect this telephone to the FRITZ!Box and use it to make calls via the Internet and the fixed-line network. With appropriate cabling,
up to eight ISDN telephones can be connected.
Connecting an ISDN telephone to the FRITZ!Box
Cable Connect an ISDN telephone using an ISDN cable.
Connecting 1. Connect one end of the ISDN cable with the ISDN tele-
phone.
2. Connect the other end of the ISDN cable with the “FON
S
” port of the FRITZ!Box.
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2.12 Connecting an ISDN PBX
If you have an ISDN PBX, you can connect this PBX to the
FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN. With the telephones connected to the
PBX you can make calls both via the Internet and via the
fixed-line network.
The ISDN PBX must support a point-to-multipoint line.
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Connecting an ISDN PBX
Connecting an ISDN PBX to the FRITZ!Box
Cable Connect ISDN PBXs using an ISDN cable.
Connecting 1. Connect one end of the ISDN cable with the ISDN PBX.
2. Insert the other end of the ISDN cable into the socket
on FRITZ!Box labeled “FON S
”.
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If you have no more than three analog devices connected to
the PBX, you can connect them directly to the FRITZ!Box
and do without the PBX.
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Opening the User Interface
3 Opening the User Interface
The FRITZ!Box is equipped with a web-based interface. This is where you
configure the settings for operating the FRITZ!Box. This interface can be
accessed from any of the computers connected with FRITZ!Box. The settings are saved in FRITZ!Box.
There are two ways to open the FRITZ!Box user interface:
with the FRITZ!DSL software
Install the FRITZ!DSL software included in the
FRITZ!Box package on your computer, and open the
FRITZ!Box user interface from the FRITZ!DSL Start Center. For more information about FRITZ!DSL, see the
chapter “FRITZ!DSL: The Software Suite” from page 53.
with a web browser
Open your Internet browser on the computer and enter
fritz.box.
The “fritz.box” address entry in the address field of an Internet
browser
When the FRITZ!Box user interface is started, FRITZ!Box is
ready for operation.
The FRITZ!Box user interface has several pages, each of
which can be accessed directly by clicking the menu command on the left edge.
If the user interface does not open, see the instructions in
the section “Errors Opening the User Interface” from
page 80.
See the section “Configuring Internet Connections” from
page 31 for instructions on configuring Internet connections
for the FRITZ!Box.
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