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FRITZ!Box
This manual and the software it describes are protected by copyright. The manual and software as presented are the object of a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the license conditions. The licensee bears all risk in regard to hazards and impairments of quality which may arise in connection with the use of this product.
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only with the written permission of AVM.
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software or data as a result of direct or indirect errors or destruction and for any costs, including ISDN, GSM and DSL connection charges, related to the software and manual supplied and due to incorrect installations not performed by AVM itself.
The information in this manual and the software it describes are subject to change without
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are contained in the WARRANTY.PDF file in the SOFTWARE/INFO folder on the product CD included with delivery.
The product identification code is part of the license agreement.
© AVM GmbH 2004. All rights reserved.
Documentation release 07/2004
AVM Audiovisuelles Marketing
und Computersysteme
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FRITZ!BoxSupport by Fax: + 49 (0)30 / 39 97 62 66
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Contents
1 This Is FRITZ!Box 7
1.1 Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.2 Operation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.3 FRITZ!Box LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.4 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2 Starting FRITZ!Box Operation 12
2.1 Mounting FRITZ!Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.2 Connecting to the Power Supply and to DSL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.3 Connecting FRITZ!Box to the USB Port of a Computer . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.4 Connecting FRITZ!Box to the LAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.5 Connecting FRITZ!Box to a Network Hub or Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3 Online with FRITZ!Box 24
3.1 Going Online with the DSL Software FRITZ!web DSL . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.2 Going Online with Other Access Software or
a Windows XP Broadband Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.3 Setting up FRITZ!Box for Multiple-Workplace Operation . . . . . . . . 28
4 Configuring FRITZ!Box 31
5 Removing FRITZ!Box 37
5.1 Uninstallation in Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.2 Uninstallation in Windows Me and 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.3 Uninstallation in Windows 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.4 Removing the FRITZ!DSL Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6 Guidebook 40
6.1 Setting the IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.2 Access to Remote Computers or Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.3 Errors Opening the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.4 DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6.5 Using FRITZ!Box with an Apple Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.6 Using FRITZ!Box in Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6.7 Connecting Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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7 Information, Updates and Support 57
7.1 Sources of Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
7.2 Updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
7.3 Assistance from AVM Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Index 61
Declaration of CE Conformity 63
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T ypographical Conventions
The following highlighting and icons are used to designate important information:
The hand indicates important instructions that must be observed to avoid malfunctions.
FRITZ! marks useful hints to assist you in working with the
product.
The table below explains the highlighting used in this manual.
Highlighting Function Example:
Quotation marks Keys, buttons, icons,
tabs, menus, commands
“Start / Programs” or
“Enter”
Capital letters Path and file names in
running text
Pointed brackets Variables <CD-ROM drive>
Typewriter font Information to be typed
in using the keyboard
Gray italics Tips, instructions and
warnings
SOFTWARE\INFO.PDF
or README.DOC
a:\setup
...for more information, see...
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Safety Instructions
Observe the following instructions to protect yourself from
physical harm.
! Do not open the FRITZ!Box housing. The device contains
hazardous components and should only be opened by
authorized repair technicians.
! Never let liquids get inside the FRITZ!Box. Otherwise,
electric shocks or short circuits may result.
! Do not install FRITZ!Box during an electrical storm.
Disconnect FRITZ!Box from the power mains during
electrical storms.
! FRITZ!Box is intended for indoor use only.
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This Is FRITZ!Box
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s
1 This Is FRITZ!Box
FRITZ!Box is a DSL modem for fast and easy Internet access.
All you have to do to go online is connect FRITZ!Box with the
computer and with the DSL line and configure an Internet
connection.
FRITZ!Box is equipped with two LAN ports and one USB port,
so that up to three computers can be connected. Each connected computer can establish an Internet connection over
FRITZ!Box.
Other network devices can be connected to the FRITZ!Box
LAN ports as well, including game consoles and network
hubs.
FRITZ!Box
DSL
line
Expandable: Connect
more computers or a LAN
through a switch or hub
DSL
LAN
Switch/Hub
Windows, Linux or
Apple computer
USB
LAN
Network devices, such as
ame console
Computer
Connection possibilities of FRITZ!Box
With FRITZ!Box all connected computers can share one Internet access. FRITZ!Box contains a router for this purpose. The
firewall integrated in the router protects your network from
attacks from the Internet.
All connected computers are networked together and can access shared resources on each other’s drives.
This manual contains information about installing, configuring and operating FRITZ!Box.
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Package Contents
1.1 Package Contents
The box contains:
! FRITZ!Box
! one power supply unit
! one USB cable (white)
! one network cable (red)
! one DSL cable (black)
Use the DSL cable to connect FRITZ!Box to the DSL line.
! one FRITZ!Box CD with
– Installation Help
– Driver software for installing FRITZ!Box at a comput-
er’s USB port
– FRITZ!Box manual in the “Info” folder
– FRITZ!DSL, the software package for dialing into the
Internet, complete with firewall, port forwarding and
budgeting
! one FRITZ!Box installation manual
! one drilling template (supplied in the installation
manual)
! The Product Identification Code is printed on the back
of the CD case. This number is part of your license
agreement with AVM. Be sure to keep it in a safe place.
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1.2 Operation Requirements
In order to operate FRITZ!Box, you must have the following:
! one DSL Line: city network providers, Standard ITU
G.992.1 Annex B, T-Com 1TR112 (U-R2)
! If you want to connect FRITZ!Box over your computer’s
LAN interface, a computer with the following specifications is required:
– computer with LAN port (standard network adapter
Ethernet 10/100 Base-T), game console or other devices that support a network
– To connect an additional computer with a network
cable, a computer with a network adapter and a network cable are required.
– To connect additional computers or a network, you
also need an Ethernet hub or switch.
– FRITZ!Box also can be connected to a Linux or an
Apple computer via the LAN interface.
! If you want to connect FRITZ!Box over your computer’s
USB interface, a computer with the following specifications is required:
Operation Requirements
– computer with USB port (USB version1.1 or 2.0),
hard drive and CD drive
– Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP,
Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98,
Mac OS X from Version 10.3.3 or SUSE Linux
from 9.0 upwards
! To install the FRITZ!DSL software package, the minimum
computer requirements are:
– 300 MHz Pentium II processor with Windows XP,
2000, Me or 98 and CD drive
– 32 MB RAM
– 20 MB free memory on the hard drive
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FRITZ!Box LEDs
1.3 FRITZ!Box LEDs
The LEDs on your FRITZ!Box indicate the following conditions:
LED Event type
Power shows the operation status of FRITZ!Box
remains lit when the device has electrical power and
the DSL line is ready for operation
flashes if the device is connected to the power mains,
but the connection to DSL has been lost
LAN remains lit when a network connection is active to at
least one connected device (network adapter or network hub/switch)
USB remains lit when a USB connection to a computer is
active and the computer is switched on
DSL remains lit when an Internet connection is active (PPP)
Info flashes when the system software is being updated
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1.4 T echnical Specifications
! approximate dimensions: 160 x 122 x 31 mm
! DSL modem in accordance with the ITU G.992.1 Annex A
or B standard (depending on the model)
! one USB port (USB version 1.1)
! two LAN ports via RJ45 sockets
(standard Ethernet, 10/100 base-T)
! five LEDs that signal the device status
! supply voltage: 230 V / 50 Hz
! maximum power consumption: 9 W
! average power consumption: 6 W
! data transmission rate: max. 8 Mbit/s (downstream),
1 Mbit/s (upstream)
! updatable firmware
! DHCP Server
! DSL router
Technical Specifications
! firewall and packet filter
! IP Masquerading/NAT
! conforms to CE standard
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Starting FRITZ!Box Operation
2 Starting FRITZ!Box
Operation
This chapter describes the various possibilities for connecting and installing FRITZ!Box. This includes:
! mounting FRITZ!Box
! connecting FRITZ!Box to the mains and to DSL
! connecting FRITZ!Box to the computer
You can connect FRITZ!Box to your computer by means
of a network cable or a USB cable.
These kinds of connections can be combined when
multiple computers are connected.
2.1 Mounting FRITZ!Box
Set or hang up FRITZ!Box in a dry, dust-free location shaded
from any direct sunlight. If you would like to connect
FRITZ!Box using the USB or network cable supplied with the
package, remember to consider the length of the cable and
select a location close to your computer.
If you would like to hang FRITZ!Box on the wall, use the drilling template on the last page of the installation manual.
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Connecting to the Power Supply and to DSL
2.2 Connecting to the Power Supply and to DSL
First connect FRITZ!Box to the power supply and to DSL. For
this step you need the power supply unit and the black DSL
cable.
Perform the following steps:
1. Connect FRITZ!Box to the power supply using the power
supply unit.
Use only the mains adapter included with delivery. The
use of other adapters may cause malfunctions.
The “Power” LED on FRITZ!Box starts to flash.
2. Connect FRITZ!Box to the DSL line using the black DSL
cable.
Insert one end of the cable into the DSL socket on
FRITZ!Box and the other end in the socket labeled
“DSL” on the DSL splitter.
DSL splitter
FRITZ!Box
DSL cable
Connecting FRITZ!Box to the power supply and to DSL
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Power
supply
unit
Power cable
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Connecting FRITZ!Box to the USB Port of a Computer
After connecting FRITZ!Box to DSL, the connection between the device and the DSL line is synchronized
(training). This procedure can take up to 15 minutes. As
soon as the connection to the DSL line is ready for operation, the “Power” LED stops flashing and stays lit.
2.3 Connecting FRITZ!Box to the USB Port of a Computer
If you would like to connect FRITZ!Box to your computer over
a USB cable, you must install device drivers on the
computer.
Read the section that describes the installation for your operating system.
In some operating systems the display of menus and folders
can be changed. The following instructions are based on the
standard installation of each operating system.
Installing FRITZ!Box in Windows XP
Administrator rights are required to install the driver software in Windows XP.
For this step you require the white USB cable and the
FRITZ!Box CD supplied with the hardware.
Insert the FRITZ!Box CD in your CD-ROM drive to start the Installation Help automatically. Follow the instructions in the
Installation Help to install FRITZ!Box at your computer’s USB
port.
Perform the following steps to install FRITZ!Box without using
the Installation Help:
1. Connect FRITZ!Box to the power supply and to DSL as
described on page 13.
2. Start the computer and then insert the FRITZ!Box CD.
3. Connect FRITZ!Box to the USB port. The USB cable has
two different plugs: one is flat and rectangular and the
other is square.
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Installing FRITZ!Box in Windows XP
Pick up the USB cable and insert the flat plug into a free
USB port on your computer.
4. Then insert the square connector into the socket labeled “ ” on FRITZ!Box.
FRITZ!Box
USB cable
Connecting FRITZ!Box to the USB port of a computer
5. The Windows XP “Add New Hardware Wizard” starts.
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
6. A message appears: “New network device installed”.
Confirm by clicking “Finish”.
If FRITZ!Box is installed correctly, the “USB” LED on the
device will be lit up.
FRITZ!Box is now connected and ready for operation.
You can only connect to the Internet if Internet access is configured on the computer. See the section ”Online with
FRITZ!Box“ from page 24 for information about how to configure an Internet connection.
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Installing FRITZ!Box in Windows Me
Installing FRITZ!Box in Windows Me
Insert the FRITZ!Box CD in your CD-ROM drive to start the Installation Help automatically. Follow the instructions in the
Installation Help to install FRITZ!Box at your computer’s USB
port.
Perform the following steps to install FRITZ!Box without using
the Installation Help:
1. Connect FRITZ!Box to the power supply and to DSL as
described on page 13.
2. Start the computer and then insert the FRITZ!Box CD.
3. Connect FRITZ!Box to the USB port. The USB cable has
two different plugs: one is flat and rectangular and the
other is square.
Pick up the USB cable and insert the flat plug into a free
USB port on your computer.
4. Then insert the square connector into the socket labeled “ ” on FRITZ!Box.
FRITZ!Box
USB cable
Connecting FRITZ!Box to the USB port of a computer
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Installing FRITZ!Box in Windows 2000
5. Windows Me detects a new plug-and-play device to be
installed. Follow the instructions displayed on the
screen.
Keep your Windows CD ready.
6. When asked: “What would you like to do?”, select the
option “Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended).”.
The drivers for FRITZ!Box are installed.
7. Conclude the installation by clicking “Finish”.
If FRITZ!Box is installed correctly, the “USB” LED on the
device will be lit up.
FRITZ!Box is now connected and ready for operation.
You can only connect to the Internet if Internet access is configured on the computer. See the section ”Online with
FRITZ!Box“ from page 24 for information about how to configure an Internet connection.
Installing FRITZ!Box in Windows 2000
Administrator rights are required to install the driver software in Windows 2000.
Insert the FRITZ!Box CD in your CD-ROM drive to start the Installation Help automatically. Follow the instructions in the
Installation Help to install FRITZ!Box at your computer’s USB
port.
Perform the following steps to install FRITZ!Box without using
the Installation Help:
1. Connect FRITZ!Box to the power supply and to DSL as
described on page 13.
2. Start the computer and then insert the FRITZ!Box CD.
3. Connect FRITZ!Box to the USB port. The USB cable has
two different plugs: one is flat and rectangular and the
other is square.
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Installing FRITZ!Box in Windows 2000
Pick up the USB cable and insert the flat plug into a free
USB port on your computer.
4. Then insert the square connector into the socket labeled “ ” on FRITZ!Box.
FRITZ!Box
USB cable
Connecting FRITZ!Box to the USB port of a computer
5. The Windows 2000 Hardware Wizard starts automatically. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
6. When asked “What do you want Windows to do?”, select the option “Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended)”. Confirm with “Next”.
7. In the next window, select “CD-ROM drives” as the
source for the driver files. Confirm with “Next”.
8. The program reports that a driver was found. Click “Next”
to install the driver.
Then you are informed that a driver for the FRITZ!Box
has been found.
9. Once the files have been copied onto your computer,
conclude this step of installation by clicking “Finish”.
If FRITZ!Box is installed correctly, the “USB” LED on the
device will be lit up.
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Installing FRITZ!Box in Windows 98
FRITZ!Box is now connected and ready for operation.
You can only connect to the Internet if Internet access is configured on the computer. See the section ”Online with
FRITZ!Box“ from page 24 for information about how to configure an Internet connection.
Installing FRITZ!Box in Windows 98
Insert the FRITZ!Box CD in your CD-ROM drive to start the Installation Help automatically. Follow the instructions in the
Installation Help to install FRITZ!Box at your computer’s USB
port.
Perform the following steps to install FRITZ!Box without using
the Installation Help:
1. Connect FRITZ!Box to the power supply and to DSL as
described on page 13.
2. Start the computer and then insert the FRITZ!Box CD.
3. Connect FRITZ!Box to the USB port. The USB cable has
two different plugs: one is flat and rectangular and the
other is square.
Pick up the USB cable and insert the flat plug into a free
USB port on your computer.
4. Then insert the square connector into the socket labeled “ ” on FRITZ!Box.
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Installing FRITZ!Box in Windows 98
FRITZ!Box
USB cable
Connecting FRITZ!Box to the USB port of a computer
5. Windows 98 detects a new plug-and-play device to be
installed. Follow the instructions displayed on the
screen.
Keep your Windows CD ready.
6. When asked: “What do you want Windows to do?”, select the option “Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended).”
7. When the program asks where the driver is located, activate only the option “CD-ROM drive”.
Specifying the driver location in Windows 98
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Connecting FRITZ!Box to the LAN Port
8. If you are asked which driver you want to install, choose
the option “The updated driver (Recommended) AVM
FRITZ!Box” and click “Next” twice.
The drivers for FRITZ!Box are installed.
9. Conclude the installation by clicking “Finish”.
If FRITZ!Box is installed correctly, the “USB” LED on the
device will be lit up.
When the computer is restarted, FRITZ!Box is connected and
ready for operation.
You can only connect to the Internet if Internet access is configured on the computer. See the section ”Online with
FRITZ!Box“ from page 24 for information about how to configure an Internet connection.
2.4 Connecting FRITZ!Box to the LAN Port
The red network cable is required if FRITZ!Box is to be operated over the LAN port (network port).
Perform the following steps:
1. Connect FRITZ!Box to the power supply and to DSL as
described on page 13.
2. Switch on your computer.
3. Connect one end of the red network cable supplied with
the package (or of another “straight” network cable) to
the LAN port of your computer.
4. Connect the other end of the network cable to one of
the sockets on FRITZ!Box labeled “LAN”.
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Connecting FRITZ!Box to the LAN Port
FRITZ!Box
Network cable
Connecting FRITZ!Box to a computer’s network adapter
If FRITZ!Box is connected correctly, the “LAN” LED on
the device will be lit up.
FRITZ!Box is now connected and ready for operation.
No additional driver installation is necessary on the
computer.
If you would like to connect a computer to the second LAN
port as well, another straight network cable is required (not
included with delivery).
You can only connect to the Internet if Internet access is configured on the computer. See the section ”Online with
FRITZ!Box“ from page 24 for information about how to configure an Internet connection.
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Connecting FRITZ!Box to a Network Hub or Switch
2.5 Connecting FRITZ!Box to a Network Hub or Switch
To connect a network to FRITZ!Box so that multiple computers can connect to DSL, the red network cable is required.
Follow the instructions below:
1. Connect FRITZ!Box to the power supply and to DSL as
described on page 13.
2. Connect one end of the red network cable supplied with
the package (or of another “straight” network cable) to
the uplink port of the network hub or switch.
3. Connect the other end of the network cable to one of
the sockets on FRITZ!Box labeled “LAN”.
Network hub
FRITZ!Box
Network cable
Connecting FRITZ!Box to a network hub
If FRITZ!Box is connected correctly, the “LAN” LED on
the device will be lit up.
You can only connect to the Internet if Internet access is configured on the computer. See the following section for information about how to configure an Internet connection.
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Online with FRITZ!Box
3 Online with FRITZ!Box
Once you have connected the FRITZ!Box, all you have to do is
configure an Internet connection before going online.
Use the FRITZ!web DSL software included in the package to
set up the Internet connection. Alternatively, use your Internet Service Provider’s Internet access software or a
Windows XP broadband connection.
Going Online with Multiple Computers
If the Internet connection is to be used jointly by all connected computers, FRITZ!Box must be switched from modem
operation to router operation.
FRITZ!Box is configured as a DSL modem by default.
For information about how to set up FRITZ!Box as a DSL router, see the section ”Setting up FRITZ!Box for Multiple-Workplace Operation“ from page 28.
3.1 Going Online with the DSL Software FRITZ!web DSL
FRITZ!web DSL is part of the FRITZ!DSL software package included with delivery. FRITZ!web DSL connects you with the
Internet in just a few steps. A number of Internet Service Providers are already configured in FRITZ!web DSL for Internet
access – all you need is the access information supplied by
your Internet Service Provider.
Install the FRITZ!DSL
Proceed as follows to install the software:
1. Insert the FRITZ!Box CD.
2. Select “View CD contents / Install FRITZ!DSL”.
3. The “File Download” window opens. Select the “Open”
button in this window.
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Set up Internet Connections
4. The FRITZ!DSL welcome screen appears. Confirm with
“Next”.
5. Specify the folder in which you want to install FRITZ!DSL
on your computer. Confirm with “Next”.
6. The next step is to specify the program folder for
FRITZ!DSL in the Start menu. Confirm with “Next”.
The system files are copied into the specified folder and
the DSL software is installed on your computer.
This completes the installation of the DSL software. Confirm
with “Finish”.
Set up Internet Connections
FRITZ!web DSL requires the access information supplied by
your Internet Service Provider in order to connect to the Internet.
To edit an existing Internet connection, proceed as follows:
1. Click “Start / All Programs / FRITZ!DSL / FRITZ!web DSL”
to start FRITZ!web DSL.
2. In the Wizard, select the “New Internet Connection”
button.
Select your Internet Service Provider and enter your access information. You will be prompted to do so automatically: simply follow the instructions displayed.
Example: Dialog window for entering the access information
3. FRITZ!web DSL appears as a small status window on
your screen.
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Dial an Internet Connection
Dial an Internet Connection
Proceed as follows to establish a connection to the Internet:
1. Start your browser. The connection to the Internet is
dialed.
A FRITZ!web DSL connection is active; data transfer is taking
place
You can keep the FRITZ!web DSL status window in the foreground of the screen so that your connections can be monitored at all times.
The FRITZ!web DSL Commands
FRITZ!web DSL can be operated using the buttons in the status window and the context menu of the right mouse button.
Speed display
Establish and clear connections
Connection icons
FRITZ!web DSL status window
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Going Online with Other Access Software or a Windows XP Broadband Connection
The “Start”, “Stop” and “Timer” buttons allow you to dial up
and clear connections and to toggle the “Inactivity Timeout”
option. Click with the right mouse button anywhere in the
program interface to open the context menu and take advantage of additional commands and settings.
Two connections icons which take on different colors to display information about the negotiation of the connection
protocol, data transmission and whether an Internet connection is configured.
As soon as FRITZ!web DSL has been started, an icon appears
in the notification area of the task bar. Click this symbol with
either mouse button to access additional options for operating FRITZ!web DSL.
For detailed information about operating FRITZ!web DSL,
open the Online Help available in the context menu of the
right mouse button.
3.2 Going Online with Other Access Software or a Windows XP Broadband Connection
If you do not want to go online with FRITZ!web DSL, you can
also use your Internet Service Provider’s access software or a
Windows XP broadband connection.
Contact your Internet Service Provider for information about
how to configure an Internet connection with your access
software.
Proceed as follows to configure a Windows XP broadband
connection:
1. Click “start / All Programs / Accessories / Communica-
tions” and start the “New Connection Wizard”. Click the
“Next” button.
2. First specify a network connection type. Select the op-
tion “Connect to the Internet”. Click “Next”.
3. In the next window, select the option “Set up my con-
nection manually” and then click “Next”.
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4. In the “Internet Connection” window, select the option
“Connect using a broadband connection that requires a
user name and password”. Then click “Next”.
5. Enter a name for the new connection and confirm by
clicking “Next”.
6. Enter your Internet account information. Every Internet
Service Provider requires that this information be entered in a certain sequence.
The access information required is supplied by your Internet Service Provider.
7. Confirm with “Next” and close the settings by clicking
“Finish”.
This concludes the settings for an Internet connection using
a Windows XP broadband connection.
3.3 Setting up FRITZ!Box for MultipleWorkplace Oper ation
Perform the following steps to set up FRITZ!Box for multipleworkplace operation:
1. Open your Internet browser.
2. Enter “fritz.box” or “192.168.178.1” as the address to
start the FRITZ!Box user interface.
The “fritz.box” address entry in the address field of the Internet browser
3. The “FRITZ!Box Overview” window is opened.
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The “FRITZ!Box Overview” window
If an error message appears rather than the window,
see the tip section from page 40 for suggestions on
how to resolve the problem.
4. Click the “Internet Connection” command.
5. Activate the option “FRITZ!Box provides an Internet connection that can be shared (router)”.
6. Enter the access information you received from your Internet Service Provider in the corresponding fields.
7. Use the timer function if your Internet connection is
charged for online time. The timer clears an idle connection after the period specified here.
Be sure to use the timer function if your Internet connection is billed on the basis of online time. Otherwise
idle Internet connections will not be cleared. This can
lead to very high online charges.
For more information on the timer function, see the section ”Internet Connection“ on page 32 and the Online
Help in the FRITZ!Box user interface.
8. Click the “Apply” button to implement your settings.
FRITZ!Box is now configured for multiple-workplace operation. All connected computers can access the Internet
directly. FRITZ!Box provides the Internet connection for all
connected computers.
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Dial an Internet Connection
Dial an Internet Connection
No further steps are necessary to establish an Internet connection. Simply start an Internet browser on any of the
computers connected to FRITZ!Box and start surfing the Net!
Do not use any Internet access software, as this software
and the router will dial connections to the Internet at the
same time.
Make sure FRITZ!Box assigns all computers that are supposed to use this Internet access IP addresses automatically.
For instructions on this setting, see the section ”Setting the
IP Address“ on page 40.
For information about connecting FRITZ!Box to a network hub
or switch, see the section ”Connecting FRITZ!Box to a Network Hub or Switch“ from page 23.
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4 Configuring FRITZ!Box
A user interface is provided for the configuration of FRITZ!Box
as a DSL router.
If you use FRITZ!Box as a DSL modem, you do not need to
make any changes in the user interface.
In the user interface you can change the FRITZ!Box settings
and view information about the FRITZ!Box status.
To open the FRITZ!Box user interface, start your Internet
browser and enter the address “fritz.box” or
“192.168.178.1”.
If an error message appears rather than the window, see the
guidebook section from page 40 for suggestions on how to
resolve the problem.
The “fritz.box” address entry in the address field of the Internet
browser
The FRITZ!Box user interface has several pages, each of
which can be accessed directly by clicking the menu command on the left edge.
Detailed information on the individual commands is provided in the comprehensive Online Help, which you can access
with the “Help” command in the user interface.
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FRITZ!Box
FRITZ!Box
This page presents information about the current status of
FRITZ!Box. The window is divided into three areas:
FRITZ!Box Overview
The “FRITZ!Box Overview” area displays whether FRITZ!Box is
connected with DSL. It also shows whether FRITZ!Box is connected to computers by means of the LAN or USB port.
Internet Connection
The “Internet Connection” area shows whether FRITZ!Box is
configured as a DSL modem (default setting) or as a DSL
router.
Click the “Change...” button to change this setting.
When FRITZ!Box is configured as a DSL router, the connection status is also displayed. This section contains information about the Internet connection: the IP address assigned
by the Internet Service Provider, the status of the Internet
connection and the duration of the current connection.
Internet Connection
Specify on the “Internet Connection” page whether
FRITZ!Box should establish the Internet connection as a router. This Internet connection can be used by all computers
connected to FRITZ!Box without having to configure a separate Internet connection on each computer.
If you opt for this form of Internet access, enter the access information supplied by your Internet Service Provider for this
Internet connection.
The “Use timer” option specifies that the Internet connection
will be cleared whenever none of the connected computers
has requested data from the Internet. Enter a time period in
seconds.
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Event Log
The ‘Port Forwarding’ Button
When FRITZ!Box is configured as a router (this is the default
setting), programs on your computer or LAN cannot be accessed from the Internet.
Click the “Port Forwarding” button to grant other parties from
the Internet restricted access to the computers connected to
FRITZ!Box by opening certain ports to incoming connections
Other parties then access your computer at the IP address
you were assigned by the Internet Service Provider. If a connection is active, the IP address is displayed on the
“FRITZ!Box Overview” page and in the Event Log.
Event Log
Messages about the activities and conditions of the
FRITZ!Box Internet connection(s) are registered in the Event
Log. These messages are sent directly by FRITZ!Box and refer
only to the DSL line and events associated with FRITZ!Box’s
control of the Internet connection. Other actions, such as
how Internet connections are controlled by programs on the
connected computers, are displayed in the respective programs and not included here. See the Online Help of the user
interface for an overview of the messages.
DSL Information
For the technically interested user, this window presents an
overview of the most important data on the DSL connection.
The transmission speeds and the status of the DSL lines are
displayed graphically in the overview.
Below the graphic are displayed the transmission mode
used and the versions of the DSL software and the FRITZ!Box
firmware.
The display options for this side include information on
ADSL, ATM and the DSL spectrum.
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System Settings
System Settings
On this page you can update the firmware, restore the factory
settings to FRITZ!Box and open the “Advanced Settings” area.
Updating the Firmware
Use these buttons to update the FRITZ!Box firmware.
Proceed as follows to update the firmware:
Load the new firmware on your computer:
1. Go to the AVM home page (www.avm.de/en), select
“Download” and then “FTP Server”.
The “Cardware/FRITZBOX/Firmware” folder contains a
file called “info.txt”. This file contains information
about new features and improvements to the new firmware.
2. The “Cardware/FRITZBOX/Firmware” folder contains a
file with the suffix “image”. Copy this file to your computer.
Now you have saved the new firmware on your computer. The
next step is to perform the update.
1. Open your Internet browser and enter the address
“fritz.box” or “192.168.178.1”.
2. Select the “System Settings” menu command.
3. Click the “Update Firmware” button.
4. In the text field, enter the path to the update file. This
entry can also be selected using the “Browse ...” button. The file should have the file ending “.image” and
be a valid update file for FRITZ!Box.
5. Then click the “Update Firmware” button to start the update.
The power supply to FRITZ!Box may not be interrupted
during the update and while the system is restarting.
Never abort an update in progress!
The status line informs you about the progress of the
update.
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System Settings
A message appears announcing that the update has
been successfully completed. During the update procedure the “Info” LED flashes. It goes out when the update has been completed. This process may take several minutes.
As soon as the update has been completed, FRITZ!Box is restarted and immediately ready for operation.
Restoring Factory Settings
Click this button to restore the settings that were active when
FRITZ!Box was delivered. All settings made during operation
will be overwritten.
Restoring the factory settings means deleting all settings on
FRITZ!Box along with the access information for the Internet
connection. Use this function before allowing outside parties
to use FRITZ!Box.
Advanced Settings
In the “Advanced Settings” area, experienced users can
make settings for different system functions of FRITZ!Box, for
instance for the DHCP server and traffic shaping.
Do not make any changes in this area unless you are experienced in working with network settings. Incorrect settings in
this area can lead to FRITZ!Box malfunctions and interfere
with access to FRITZ!Box.
When the DHCP server of FRITZ!Box is deactivated, every network adapter connected to FRITZ!Box must be assigned a
fixed IP address.
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System Settings
Depending on the port used to connect the respective computer to FRITZ!Box, the following values must be set:
Line settings Address
USB IP address:
Subnet mask:
Default gateway:
DNS server:
192.168.179.20
255.255.255.0
192.168.179.1
192.168.179.1
LAN A IP address:
Subnet mask:
Default gateway:
DNS server:
LAN B IP address:
Subnet mask:
Default gateway:
DNS server:
Otherwise FRITZ!Box cannot be reached.
192.168.181.2 through
250
255.255.255.0
192.168.181.1
192.168.181.1
192.168.178.2 through
250
255.255.255.0
192.168.178.1
192.168.178.1
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Removing FRITZ!Box
5 Removing FRITZ!Box
Follow the instructions below to remove FRITZ!Box:
If FRITZ!Box is connected to the computer’s LAN port or to a
network hub, all you need to do is remove the network cable
and uninstall FRITZ!DSL.
If FRITZ!Box was installed at the computer's USB port, proceed as described in the following sections.
5.1 Uninstallation in Windows XP
Note that FRITZ!Box must be connected to the computer’s
USB port when the USB driver is removed.
Proceed as follows to remove the USB driver of FRITZ!Box in
Windows XP:
1. Open “start / Control Panel / Performance and Maintenance / System”.
2. Click the “Device Manager” button on the “Hardware”
settings page.
3. In the “Network adapters” section of the Device Manager, select the “AVM FRITZ!Box” entry.
4. In the “Action” menu, select the “Uninstall” command.
5. Confirm the uninstallation in the following security
prompt. The FRITZ!Box will be removed.
This completes uninstallation of the driver software.
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Uninstallation in Windows Me and 98
5.2 Uninstallation in Windows Me and 98
Note that FRITZ!Box must be connected to the computer’s
USB port when the USB driver is removed.
Proceed as follows to remove the USB driver of FRITZ!Box in
Windows Me/98:
1. Open “Start / Settings / Control Panel / System”.
2. Click on the “Device Manager” settings page.
3. In the “Network adapters” section, select the “AVM
FRITZ!Box” entry.
4. Then click the “Delete” button.
5. Confirm the uninstallation message by clicking “OK”.
6. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. Keep
your Windows CD ready.
Rebooting the computer concludes the uninstallation.
5.3 Uninstallation in Windows 2000
Note that FRITZ!Box must be connected to the computer’s
USB port when the USB driver is removed.
Proceed as follows to remove the USB driver of FRITZ!Box in
Windows 2000:
1. Open “Start / Settings / Control Panel / System” and
select the “Device Manager” button on the “Hardware”
settings page.
2. In the “Network adapters” section of the Device Manager, select the “AVM FRITZ!Box” entry.
3. In the “Action” menu, select the “Uninstall...” command.
4. Confirm the uninstallation in the following security
prompt. The FRITZ!Box will be removed.
This completes uninstallation of the driver software of
FRITZ!Box.
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Removing the FRITZ!DSL Software
5.4 Removing the FRITZ!DSL Software
Removing FRITZ!DSL in Windows XP
Proceed as follows to remove the FRITZ!DSL software package in Windows XP:
1. Open “start / Control Panel / Add or Remove Programs”. Make sure that the “Change or Remove Programs” button is selected in the column to the left.
2. Select the “AVM FRITZ!DSL” entry from the list of “Currently installed programs”.
3. Click the “Change/Remove” button.
This concludes the removal of FRITZ!DSL.
Uninstallation FRITZ!DSL in Windows Me and 98
Proceed as follows to remove the FRITZ!DSL software package:
1. Open “Start / Settings / Control Panel / Add/Remove
Programs”.
2. Select the “AVM FRITZ!DSL” entry from the list of “Currently installed programs”.
3. Click the “Add/Remove...” button.
Rebooting the computer concludes the uninstallation of
FRITZ!DSL.
Removing FRITZ!DSL in Windows 2000
Proceed as follows to remove the FRITZ!DSL software package in Windows 2000:
1. Open “Start / Settings / Control Panel / Add/Remove
Programs”. Make sure that the “Change or Remove Programs” button is selected in the column to the left.
2. Select the “AVM FRITZ!DSL” entry from the list of “Currently installed programs”.
3. Click the “Change/Remove” button.
This concludes the removal of FRITZ!DSL.
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Guidebook
6 Guidebook
The guidebook contains detailed instructions on the following subjects:
! Setting the IP address
! Access to remote computers or devices
! Errors Opening the User Interface
! DHCP Server
! Using FRITZ!Box with an Apple Computer
! Using FRITZ!Box in Linux
! Linking Up the Cable Network
6.1 Setting the IP Address
FRITZ!Box is equipped with its own DHCP server. This means
that FRITZ!Box assigns the connected computers their IP addresses. The connected computers must be configured such
that they can receive their IP addresses automatically from
FRITZ!Box. The steps for checking and adjusting this option
differ among the operating systems. See the relevant section
for your operating system.
If FRITZ!Box is operated in a network, no other DHCP server
may be activated in this network. If you need to operate a
DHCP server, please disable the DHCP feature in the “Advanced System Settings”.
Obtaining an IP Address Automatically in Windows XP
Proceed as follows in Windows XP:
1. Click “start / Control Panel / Network and Internet Connections / Network Connections”. Double-click the LAN
connection icon of the network adapter connected with
FRITZ!Box to open the “Local Area Connection Status”
window.
2. Click the “Properties” button.
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3. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” in the list of items
used in this network connection and click “Properties”.
4. Activate the options “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”.
Properties of the Internet protocol (TCP/IP)
5. Confirm your selection by clicking “OK”.
The computer now receives an IP address from FRITZ!Box.
Obtaining an IP Address Automatically in Windows Me/98
Proceed as follows in Windows Me/98:
Keep your Windows CD handy, as this may be required for
changes to your network settings.
1. Select “start / Settings / Control Panel / Add/Remove
Programs”.
2. Double-click the “Network” entry to open it.
3. In the list, double-click to select the binding “TCP/IP ->
<network adapter bound to FRITZ!Box>”.
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4. Activate the option “Obtain an IP address automatically”.
TCP/IP binding to a network adapter
“Obtain an IP address automatically” option in
Windows Me/98
5. On the “DNS Configuration” settings page, activate the
“Disable DNS” option.
“Disable DNS” option in Windows Me/98
6. Confirm your selection by clicking “OK”.
The computer now receives an IP address from FRITZ!Box.
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Obtaining an IP Address Automatically in Windows 2000
Proceed as follows in Windows 2000:
1. Select “Start / Settings / Network and Dial-Up Connections”.
2. Double-click to select the LAN connection with the network adapter bound to FRITZ!Box.
3. Click the “Properties” button.
4. Double-click to select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” in the
list of network components.
Properties of the LAN connection of a network adapter
5. Activate the options “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”.
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Access to Remote Computers or Devices
“Obtain an IP address automatically” option in Windows 2000
6. Confirm your selection by clicking “OK”.
The computer now receives an IP address from FRITZ!Box.
6.2 Access to Remote Computers or Devices
If several computers are connected to FRITZ!Box, you have
access to any folders, drives or devices enabled for network
sharing.
Determining the IP Address
Before you can access a computer enabled for network sharing, you must first find out the IP address of this computer.
How to proceed depends on the operating system installed
on the computer and whether it is connected to FRITZ!Box by
means of the USB or the LAN interface.
To do so, proceed as follows:
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Windows XP or 2000 at the USB Port
1. Click “Start / Run”.
2. Enter “cmd” in the input field and confirm by clicking
“OK”.
A cursor prompt appears.
3. Enter “ipconfig /all”.
4. Look for the section in which “AVM FRITZ!Box” is listed
under “Description”. Make a note of the IP address listed there.
Windows XP or 2000 at the LAN Port
1. Click “Start / Run”.
2. Enter “cmd” in the input field and confirm by clicking
“OK”.
A cursor prompt appears.
3. Enter “ipconfig /all”.
4. Look for the section that contains the network card
used to connect the computer with FRITZ!Box under
“Description”. Make a note of the IP address listed
there.
Windows Me or 98 at the USB Port
1. Click “Start / Run”.
2. Enter “winipcfg” in the input field and confirm by clicking “OK”.
The “IP Configuration” window opens.
3. Select the device “AVM USB NDIS Miniport Driver”.
Make a note of the IP address listed there.
Windows Me or 98 at the LAN Port
1. Click “Start / Run”.
2. Enter “winipcfg” in the input field and confirm by clicking “OK”.
The “IP Configuration” window opens.
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Accessing a Connected Computer
3. Select the network card used to connect the computer
with FRITZ!Box. Make a note of the IP address listed
there.
Accessing a Connected Computer
See the Windows Help for information about how to release
folders or devices for network sharing.
Proceed as follows to access the folders or devices that have
been enabled for network sharing on a computer connected
to FRITZ!Box:
1. Click “Start / Run”.
2. Enter “\\<IP Address of the computer to be accessed>”
in the input field.
In the next step an Explorer window opens, displaying the
folders of the remote computer that have been enabled for
sharing.
6.3 Errors Opening the User Interface
If an error message is returned when you open the user interface, please work through the following checklist:
! Make sure that all cables are connected properly and
that the corresponding LEDs are lit:
– Power and USB, if FRITZ!Box is connected to the
– Power and LAN, if FRITZ!Box is connected to the
! The computers must obtain their IP address from
FRITZ!Box (see “Setting the IP Address” on page 40).
! In the Internet browser, enter one of the following IP ad-
dresses in the place of “fritz.box”:
– 192.168.178.1
– 192.168.179.1
– 192.168.181.1
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computer via a network cable
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!
No Internet connection may be established. (The “DSL”
LED may not be lit.) Clear the Internet connection and
exit FRITZ!web DSL or your Internet access program.
6.4 DHCP Server
FRITZ!Box is equipped with its own DHCP server. This option
is activated by default. Every connected computer obtains an
IP address assigned by the DHCP server.
The FRITZ!Box DHCP server assigns IP addresses from the following ranges:
Line IP address
USB 192.168.179.20
LAN A 192.168.181.20 through 200
LAN B 192.168.178.20 through 200
Fixed IP Addresses
If you would like to assign fixed IP addresses to computers
connected to FRITZ!Box, use the range between 201 and 250
for the host IP addresses.
DHCP Server
Other DHCP Servers
If FRITZ!Box is operated in a network, no other DHCP server
may be operated in this network. If you need to operate a
DHCP server, please disable the DHCP feature in the “Advanced System Settings”.
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Using FRITZ!Box with an Apple Computer
6.5 Using FRITZ!Box with an Apple Computer
FRITZ!Box can be connected to either the LAN port or the USB
port of the Apple computer.
Check whether your computer is equipped with a LAN port. A
LAN port is usually designated by the icon at left or labeled
“LAN”.
If your computer is not equipped with a LAN port, connect
FRITZ!Box using the USB port.
An operating system version of 10.3.3 or higher is required
to connect FRITZ!Box to the USB port. If you work with an
older version, connect FRITZ!Box via the LAN port of your
computer.
If you would like to connect multiple computers to FRITZ!Box,
you can use both connection methods. FRITZ!Box can also
be connected to the uplink port of a network hub or switch.
Connecting to the LAN Port
FRITZ!Box is configured as a DSL modem by default.
If the Internet connection is to be used jointly by all connected computers, FRITZ!Box must be switched from modem operation to router operation.
Using FRITZ!Box as a DSL Modem
1. Connect FRITZ!Box to the network adapter of the Apple
computer (see “Connecting FRITZ!Box to the LAN Port”
from page 21).
2. Install an Internet software package that can establish
DSL connections with the PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet)
protocol.
3. Enter in this Internet access software the access infor-
mation provided by your DSL Internet Service Provider.
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In Mac OS X, PPPoE for establishing DSL Internet connections is already integrated into the operating system For
information about configuring PPPoE in Mac OS X, see the
following Internet page:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106716.
Using FRITZ!Box as a DSL Router
1. Connect FRITZ!Box to the network adapter of the Apple
computer (see “Connecting FRITZ!Box to the LAN Port”
from page 21).
or
Connect FRITZ!Box to the hub of the network in which
the Apple computer is located (see “Connecting
FRITZ!Box to a Network Hub or Switch” from page 23).
2. Configure FRITZ!Box for operation as a DSL router (see
“Setting up FRITZ!Box for Multiple-Workplace Operation” from page 28).
3. Make sure that the network adapter of the Apple computer automatically obtains its TCP/IP settings from
FRITZ!Box. To allow this, DHCP must be enabled for the
network adapter:
TCP/IP Properties for Mac OS X
1. Select the “System Preferences” in the Apple Menu.
2. In the “System Preferences” window, click the “Network” icon.
3. In the “Network” window, select the “Built-in Ethernet”
entry from the “Show:” drop-down menu.
4. Switch to the “TCP/IP” settings page and select the “Using DHCP” entry from the “Configure:” drop-down
menu.
5. Click “Apply Now”.
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Connecting to the USB Port
TCP/IP Properties for Mac OS 9
1. Select the “Control Panels / TCP/IP” in the Apple Menu.
2. In the “TCP/IP (Default)” window, select the “Connect
via: / Ethernet” entry in the drop-down menu.
3. In the “Configure:” drop-down menu, select the “DHCP
Server” entry.
4. Close the “TCP/IP (Default)” window and click “Close”.
5. Restart your computer.
Connecting to the USB Port
FRITZ!Box is configured as a DSL modem by default.
If the Internet connection is to be used jointly by all connected computers, FRITZ!Box must be switched from modem operation to router operation.
Using FRITZ!Box as a DSL Modem
1. Connect FRITZ!Box to the computer’s USB port.
2. Select “System Preferences / Network”. You receive the
message that a new port “Ethernet port en<No.>” was
found. Confirm the message by clicking “OK”.
3. Under “Show:”, select the new port found, “Ethernet
port en<No.>”.
4. Select the “PPPoE” button and enter the access data for
your Internet connection.
5. Confirm your entries with “Apply Now”.
Using FRITZ!Box as a DSL Router
1. Connect FRITZ!Box to the computer’s USB port.
2. Select “System Preferences / Network”. You receive the
message that a new port “Ethernet port en<No.>” was
found. Confirm the message by clicking “OK”.
3. Under “Show:”, select the new port found, “Ethernet
port en<No.>”.
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4. Confirm your entries with “Apply Now”.
5. Start a Web browser (Safari, for example) and enter
“fritz.box” or “192.168.178.1” as the address to start
the FRITZ!Box user interface.
6. Configure FRITZ!Box for operation as a DSL router (see
“Setting up FRITZ!Box for Multiple-Workplace Operation” from page 28).
6.6 Using FRITZ!Box in Linux
FRITZ!Box can also be used with the Linux operating system.
You can connect FRITZ!Box to your computer by means of a
network cable or a USB cable.
Connecting to the LAN Port
The example of SUSE Linux 9.0 is used here to describe how
to install FRITZ!Box with a network adapter in Linux.
1. If the network adapter has not been configured yet,
configure it by means of YaST using the “DHCP” setting.
Using FRITZ!Box in Linux
2. Connect FRITZ!Box to the network adapter (see “Connecting FRITZ!Box to the LAN Port” on page 21).
3. Use the “ifconfig -a” command to check whether your
network adapter has been assigned an IP address. This
operation may take a few moments. Here is an example
of the output for a successful IP address assignment:
eth0 Protocol:Ethernet HWaddr 00:04:75:4D:52:92
inet addr:192.168.178.3 Bcast:192.168.178.255
Mask:255.255.255.0
…
4. Start a Web browser (Konqueror, Mozilla or Opera, for
example) and enter “http://fritz.box” or
“192.168.178.1” as the address to start the FRITZ!Box
user interface.
5. The “FRITZ!BoxOverview” window is opened.
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For comprehensive information and tips on the topic of network configuration in Linux, see:
http://www.linux.org/docs/ldp/howto/Net-HOWTO/.
FRITZ!Box is configured as a DSL modem by default.
If the Internet connection is to be used jointly by all connected computers, FRITZ!Box must be switched from modem
operation to router operation.
Configuration as a DSL Modem
1. Click the “Internet Connection” command in the
“FRITZ!Box Overview” window.
2. Select the menu command “Internet Connection / Connected Computers Use FRITZ!Box as a DSL Modem” and
apply this setting.
3. Start the YaST Control Center (Superuser rights required).
4. Select the option “Network Devices” and click “DSL.”
5. The “DSL Configuration” dialog appears.
6. In the section “DSL Devices to Configure”, select the device “Unknown DSL device (PPPoE) detected” and click
the “Configure...” button.
7. The dialog “Overview of the DSL Configuration” appears. Select “DSL Devices / Add”.
8. In the input mask “DSL configuration”, the “PPP mode”
should be set to “Ethernet”, for “Ethernet card” click
the “Configure Network Cards” button and select “Other (not detected)”. Then click “Configure...”.
9. The “Device type” in the “Manual Network Adapter Configuration” window should be set to “Ethernet”. Confirm with “Next”.
10. In the “Network address setup” window, clickt the “Advanced...” button and select “Detailed Settings”. Under
“Device Activation”, select “At Boot Time”. Confirm by
clicking “OK”.
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11. Click “Next” to configure your Internet connection. Follow the instructions and save your entries with “Finish”.
12. Click the plug icon (KInternet) to dial into the Internet. It
may be necessary to click on the plug icon with the right
mouse button to enable the DSL interface and your Internet connection.
Configuration as a DSL Router
1. Click the “Internet Connection” command in the
“FRITZ!Box Overview” window.
2. Activate the option "FRITZ!Box provides an Internet connection that can be shared (router)".
3. Enter the access information you received from your Internet Service Provider in the corresponding fields.
4. The timer and port forwarding settings can also be configured here.
5. Apply your settings.
FRITZ!Box is now configured for multiple-workplace operation. All connected computers can access the Internet directly. FRITZ!Box provides the Internet connection for all connected computers.
Connecting to the USB Port
The example of SUSE Linux 9.0 is used here to describe how
to install FRITZ!Box to the USB port in Linux.
1. Connect FRITZ!Box to the USB port (see “Connecting
FRITZ!Box to the USB Port of a Computer” on page 14).
2. Open the YaST Control Center.
3. Select the option “Network Devices” and click “Network
Card”.
4. The “Network card configuration” dialog appears.
5. Select “Other (not detected)” and the “Configure...”
button.
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6. The device type of the network in the “Manual network
card configuration” window should be set to “Ethernet”. Select the “USB” check box as well and click
“Next”.
7. In the next dialog, “Network address setup”, select the
“Automatic address setup (via DHCP)” option. Click
“Next”.
8. In the input mask “Network cards configuration”, the
“PPP mode” should be set to “Ethernet”, for “Network
Adapter” select “Other (not detected)”. Then click
“Configure”.
9. Changes to the configuration take effect when the “Finish” button is clicked.
In SUSE Linux 9.0 only one Ethernet adapter at a time can be
set to DHCP. If you have an additional network adapter, assign it a fixed IP address. Otherwise problems may arise
with name resolution (cf. /etc/resolv.conf). If the “USB” LED
on the FRITZ!Box is not lit now, it may be necessary to restart
the hotplug subsystem, as it is not always possible to apply
all changes at once.
1. Open a console by logging in as a Superuser.
2. Enter the command “/etc/init.d/hotplug restart”. The
“USB” LED on FRITZ!Box should now be lit.
3. Start a Web browser (Konqueror, Mozilla or Opera, for
example) and enter “http://fritz.box” or
“192.168.178.1” as the address to start the FRITZ!Box
user interface.
4. The “FRITZ!BoxOverview” window is opened.
For comprehensive information and tips on the topic of network configuration in Linux, see:
http://www.linux.org/docs/ldp/howto/Net-HOWTO/.
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Configuration as a DSL Router (Routing Mode)
1. Under the “Internet Connection” command, select the
subcommand “FRITZ!Box provides an Internet Connection that can be shared (router)”.
2. Enter the access information you received from your Internet Service Provider in the corresponding fields.
3. The timer and port forwarding settings can also be configured here.
4. Apply your settings.
FRITZ!Box is now configured for multiple-workplace operation. All connected computers can access the Internet
directly. FRITZ!Box provides the Internet connection for all
connected computers.
Configuration as a DSL Modem
1. Select the menu command “Internet Connection / Connected Computers Use FRITZ!Box as a DSL Modem” and
apply this setting.
2. Start the YaST Control Center (Superuser rights required).
3. Select the option “Network Devices” and click “DSL.”
4. The “DSL configuration” dialog appears. In the section
“DSL Devices to Configure”, select the device “Unknown DSL device (PPPoE) detected” and click the
“Change...” button.
5. The dialog “DSL onfiguration overview” appears. Select
“DSL Devices / Add”.
6. In the “DSL configuration” input mask, the “PPP mode”
should be set to “PPP over Ethernet”. Select the entry
“eth-usb” as the “Ethernet card”.
7. Next click “Next” to configure your Internet connection.
Follow the instructions and save your entries with “Finish”.
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6.7 Connecting Cable
8. Click the plug icon (KInternet) to dial into the Internet. It
may be necessary to click on the plug icon with the right
mouse button to enable the DSL interface and your Internet connection.
Make sure that no other default gateway was defined, because otherwise the address “fritz.box” may not be found.
It is possible to lengthen the cables of FRITZ!Box. Remember
that the quality of the line may be decrease as the distance
from the central switching station increases.
Note the following maximum cable lengths:
! maximum length of the network cable: 100 m,
use a CAT 5 cable.
! maximum length of the USB cable: 5 m
! maximum length of the DSL cable: 20 m,
use a CAT 5 cable.
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Information, Updates and Support
7 Information, Updates and
Support
AVM provides numerous sources of information to assist you
if any questions or problems arise. Here you will find the important information you need, in the form of manuals, updates and support.
In many cases problems which arise during operation can be
resolved by installing the current Microsoft Service Pack for
your operating system. The current service pack can be obtained directly from Microsoft.
7.1 Sources of Information
To take advantage of all commands and features of your
FRITZ!Box, consult the following information resources:
Documentation
FRITZ!Box includes comprehensive documentation in a variety of formats:
! FRITZ!Box
The Installation Manual is included in the FRITZ!Box
package. It contains information about installation and
starting operation of FRITZ!Box.
! The FRITZ!Box User’s Manual
The FRITZ!Box User’s Manual is provided as a PDF file.
The manual is included in the “Info” folder on the
FRITZ!Box CD.
Especially after a firmware update it is a good idea to
download an updated version of the user manual from
the Internet. New functions of the FRITZ!Box are documented in an up-to-date user manual.
The latest version of the manual is available at the following address:
www.avm.de/en/service/manuals
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Updates
!
Readme for FRITZ!Box
The Readme file contains current information which was
not yet available at the time the manual was printed.
The Readme file is included on the FRITZ!Box CD.
! Help for FRITZ!Box
In the FRITZ!Box GUI you can open the detailed Online
Help by clicking the “Help” buttons.
Internet
AVM provides comprehensive information on the AVM home
page. Enter the following address:
www.avm.de/en/
! Click “Products” for the latest information about all
AVM products as well as announcements of new products and product versions.
! The “Service” area contains the current manuals for all
AVM products.
7.2 Updates
AVM makes new drivers for FRITZ!Box and updates for the
PBX software available free of charge over the Internet.
Use one of the following options for downloading:
! by Internet at:
www.avm.de/en/download
! via the AVM FTP server:
www.avm.de/ftp
For instructions about how to load new firmware on the computer and perform an update, see the section “System Settings” on page 34.
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Assistance from AVM Support
7.3 Assistance from AVM Support
Please take advantage of the information sources described
above before contacting AVM support.
AVM’s Support team is at your service with direct help when
problems arise, during installation, the initial configuration
and your first steps in operating the FRITZ!Box.
The support desk can be reached by e-mail or by fax. AVM
Support then will contact you to assist in solving your problem. You will receive an e-mail or a fax.
Support by E-mail
Support requests can be sent to AVM by e-mail. Please use
the AVM Support request form at:
www.avm.de/en/service/support
Select the product for which you require technical support.
Fill out the form and send it to AVM support by clicking the
“Send” button.
Support by Fax
If necessary, you can reach AVM Support at the telephone
number:
+49 (0)30 / 39 97 62 66
Have your “Product Identification Code” ready when you call.
This code is printed on the CD case. Support staff will always
check this number to ensure that you are a registered user.
Prepare the following information for your Support consultant:
! Which operating system are you using (e.g.,
Windows XP or Windows 98?)
! Is FRITZ!Box connected using the USB cable or the net-
work cable?
! At what step of the installation or in which application
does an error message appear? What is the exact wording of the message?
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!
With which USB driver version is FRITZ!Box installed?
See the Device Manager for the version number.
! Which Firmware does FRITZ!Box use? The Firmware ver-
sion is displayed on the “DSL Info” page of the
FRITZ!Box user interface.
Once you have gathered this information, please fax it to
AVM Support. The Support team will assist you in resolving
your problem.
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Index
A
access information 24
Apple computers 48
AVM support 57
B
broadband connection, Windows
XP 27
C
cable lengths 56
cables
DSL 8 13
network 8
USB 8 12 51
configuring FRITZ!Box 31
connecting
to a network hub 23
to DSL 13
to power supply 13
to the LAN port 21
to USB port 14
conventions 5
9
D
declaration of CE conformity 63
device drivers 14
DHCP server 35
documentation 57
drilling template 8
DSL cable 8
DSL line 13
DSL modem 24 48 50 52
DSL software 24
DSL, LED 10
40
13
F
factory settings 35
restoring 35
firewall 8
FRITZ!Box
configuring 31
going online with 24
mounting 12
starting operation 12
FRITZ!DSL 24
FRITZ!web DSL
operating 26
11
G
game console 9
game consoles 7
H
hub 9 48
I
Info, LED 10
information sources 57
installation
at the USB Port 14
in Windows 2000 17
in Windows 98 19
in Windows Me 16
in Windows XP 14
Installation Help 8
installation prerequisites 9
IP address 40
dynamic 30
IP masquerading 11
16 17 19
L
LAN, LED 10
LED 10
LEDs 10
11
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Linux 9
51
M
Mac OS 9
Mac OS 9 50
Mac OS X 49
modem operation 24
multiple-workplace operation 28
48 50 52
U
updates 58
updating the firmware 34
uplink port 48
USB cable 8
USB connector 15
USB port 14
USB, LED 10
12 51
16 18 19
N
NAT 11
network cable 8 9
network hub 9 23 48
network switch 9
23
P
package contents 8
packet filter 11
port forwarding 33
power supply 13
power supply unit 8
power, LEDs 10
Product Identification Code 8
13
R
regulations and norms 63
removing driver software
in Windows 2000 38
in Windows Me and 98 38
in Windows XP 37
router operation 24
48 50 52
S
safety instructions 6
supply voltage 11
support 57
SUSE Linux 9 51
switch 9
59
W
warranty 2
Windows XP broadband connection 27
T
technical specifications 11
traffic shaping 35
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Declaration of CE Conformity
The manufacturer AVM GmbH
Address Alt-Moabit 95
D-10559 Berlin
herewith declares that the product
Product FRITZ!Box
Type ADSL-Controller
complies with the following directives:
! 1999/5/EEC R&TTE Directive:
Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment
! 89/336/EEC EMC Directive:
Electromagnetic Compatibility
! 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive:
Electrical equipment designed for use
within certain voltage limits
The following norms were consulted to assess conformity:
! CTR 3/1998.06.17
! EN 55022/9.98 Class B
EN 55024/9.98
! EN 60950/2000
EN 41003/1998
! ITU-T G.992.1, ITU-T G.994.1, ETSI ETR328
The CE symbol confirms that this product conforms with the
above mentioned norms and regulations.
Berlin, 19.01.2004 Peter Faxel, Technical Director
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