AVM FRITZ!Box 7590 User manual

Configuration and Operation

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
General Remarks...................................................................................................... 8
Safety Instructions ............................................................................................ 9
Instructions and Help ....................................................................................... 12
Symbols Used...................................................................................................... 14
Device Data on the Type Label ....................................................................... 15
Package Contents ............................................................................................. 17
Functions and Structure ......................................................................................... 18
Functions ............................................................................................................. 19
Connection Sockets .......................................................................................... 22
Buttons ................................................................................................................. 25
LEDs ...................................................................................................................... 26
Requirements for Operation ........................................................................... 29
Connecting ................................................................................................................. 30
Overview: Connecting the FRITZ!Box............................................................. 31
Placement............................................................................................................. 32
Connecting to Electrical Power ...................................................................... 34
Connecting to the Internet Access: Possibilities .......................................... 35
Connecting to the Internet: Determining the DSL Line Type ..................... 36
Connecting to the Internet via an IP-Based DSL Line ................................. 38
Connecting to the Internet via a DSL Line .................................................... 40
Connecting to the Internet Access: Cable Connection ................................ 42
Connecting to the Internet Access: Fiber Optic Modem .............................. 44
Connecting to the Internet Access: Existing Router .................................... 45
Connecting to the Internet Access: Mobile Network ................................... 46
Connecting to the Landline .............................................................................. 48
Connecting a Computer with a Network ....................................................... 50
Connecting the Computer via Wireless LAN ................................................ 52
Connecting Telephones .................................................................................... 56
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Connecting Smartphones ................................................................................ 59
Connecting a Door Intercom System ............................................................. 61
User Interface ........................................................................................................... 62
Opening the User Interface.............................................................................. 63
Using the Wizard for Basic Configuration .................................................... 66
Logging Off of the User Interface ................................................................... 68
Using the Standard View and Advanced View.............................................. 70
Configuring ................................................................................................................ 71
Overview: Configuring the FRITZ!Box............................................................ 72
Configuring Internet Access via DSL ............................................................. 73
Configuring Internet Access via Cable Modem............................................. 74
Configuring Internet Access via Fiber Optic Modem.................................... 75
Configuring Internet Access via Another Router.......................................... 77
Configuring Internet Access via Another Router: IP Client......................... 78
Configuring Internet Access via a Wireless Device...................................... 79
Configuring Internet Access via the Mobile Network .................................. 80
Extending Wireless LAN Range ...................................................................... 81
Expanding a Wireless Radio Network ........................................................... 82
Configuring Your Telephone Numbers ......................................................... 84
Configuring Telephones ................................................................................... 85
Configuring a Door Intercom System ............................................................ 87
Saving Power with the FRITZ!Box................................................................... 88
Mesh with FRITZ! ...................................................................................................... 90
Mesh in the Home Network of the FRITZ!Box .............................................. 91
Updating FRITZ!Box for Mesh.......................................................................... 93
Integrating FRITZ!WLANRepeater into the FRITZ!Box Mesh .................... 94
Integrating FRITZ!Powerline into the Mesh of the FRITZ!Box ................... 96
Deploying an Additional FRITZ!Box as a Mesh Repeater............................ 98
Using Telephony in the Mesh .......................................................................... 99
User Interface: Overview Menu.............................................................................. 100
Overview Menu: Settings and Features ........................................................ 101
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User Interface: Internet Menu................................................................................ 104
Internet Menu: Settings and Features........................................................... 105
Using AVM Services for Diagnostics and Maintenance .............................. 106
Configuring Parental Controls ........................................................................ 108
Creating and Assigning Access Profiles ....................................................... 110
Editing Filter Lists ............................................................................................. 112
Configuring Priorities for Internet Use ......................................................... 113
Configuring Port Sharing.................................................................................. 115
Enabling Dynamic DNS..................................................................................... 117
Remote Access to the FRITZ!Box ................................................................... 118
Configuring VPN Remote Access.................................................................... 120
Configuring IPv6 ................................................................................................ 122
Configuring FRITZ!Box as a LISP Router....................................................... 124
User Interface: Telephony Menu............................................................................ 125
Telephony Menu: Settings and Features ...................................................... 126
Configuring and Using the Telephone Book ................................................. 127
Configuring and Using the Answering Machine........................................... 129
Using the Fax Function..................................................................................... 131
Configuring Call Diversion ............................................................................... 132
Configuring Call Blocks .................................................................................... 133
Configuring Do Not Disturb ............................................................................. 135
Configuring an Alarm ....................................................................................... 136
Configuring a Dialing Rule ............................................................................... 137
Configuring Call-by-Call Numbers ................................................................. 138
User Interface: Home Network Menu....................................................................139
Home Network Menu: Settings and Features............................................... 140
Managing the Home Network.......................................................................... 141
Managing Network Devices ............................................................................. 144
Changing IPv4 Settings .................................................................................... 147
Distributing IPv4 Addresses ........................................................................... 150
Changing IPv6 Settings .................................................................................... 153
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Configuring a Static IP Route .......................................................................... 155
Obtaining an IP Address Automatically ........................................................ 157
Configuring LAN Guest Access ....................................................................... 159
Configuring Wake on LAN ................................................................................ 161
Configuring USB Devices ................................................................................. 162
Configuring and Using the Media Server ...................................................... 170
Assigning a FRITZ!Box Name .......................................................................... 172
Controlling Smart Home Devices ................................................................... 173
User Interface: Wireless Menu............................................................................... 176
Wireless Menu: Settings and Features.......................................................... 177
Switching the Wireless Radio Network On and Off ..................................... 178
Selecting the Radio Channel............................................................................ 179
Configuring Wireless Guest Access .............................................................. 181
User Interface: DECT Menu..................................................................................... 185
DECT Menu: Settings and Features................................................................ 186
Enabling DECT Eco............................................................................................. 187
Allowing Non-encrypted Connections ........................................................... 188
Switching DECT On and Off.............................................................................. 189
User Interface: Diagnostics Menu..........................................................................190
Diagnostics Menu: Settings and Features..................................................... 191
Starting the Function Diagnostics ................................................................. 192
Using Security Diagnostics ............................................................................. 194
User Interface: System Menu................................................................................. 197
System Menu: Settings and Features............................................................ 198
Configuring Push Services .............................................................................. 200
Selecting Signaling of the “Info” LED ............................................................ 202
Locking Buttons...................................................................................................203
Configuring FRITZ!Box Users and FRITZ!Box Password ............................204
Saving Settings ...................................................................................................209
Loading Settings ............................................................................................... 210
Restarting the FRITZ!Box ................................................................................ 211
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Updating FRITZ!OS ............................................................................................ 212
Restoring Factory Settings ............................................................................. 217
Changing the Language of the User Interface ............................................. 219
Changing Regional Options.............................................................................. 220
Adjusting the Time Zone................................................................................... 221
User Interface: Wizards Menu................................................................................222
Using Wizards .....................................................................................................223
FRITZ!NAS ................................................................................................................. 225
FRITZ!NAS Features.......................................................................................... 226
Expanding FRITZ!NAS Storage........................................................................ 228
Displaying FRITZ!NAS in a File Manager....................................................... 229
Saving FRITZ!NAS Storage .............................................................................. 230
MyFRITZ! .................................................................................................................... 231
What Is MyFRITZ!?.............................................................................................. 232
Creating a MyFRITZ! Account .......................................................................... 235
Configuring MyFRITZ!App: with Android ...................................................... 236
Configuring MyFRITZ!App: with iOS ............................................................... 237
Controlling FRITZ!Box with Keypad Codes ..........................................................238
Information on Keypad Codes......................................................................... 239
Configuration on the Telephone...................................................................... 241
Operation at the Telephone.............................................................................. 254
Operation on the Telephone (ISDN Convenience Features)........................ 266
Restoring Factory Settings with the Telephone ...........................................268
Malfunctions ..............................................................................................................270
Troubleshooting Procedures........................................................................... 271
Troubleshooting Chart...................................................................................... 272
Opening the User Interface with the Emergency IP Address .................... 275
Knowledge Base ................................................................................................ 277
Support ................................................................................................................ 278
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Decommissioning and Disposal............................................................................. 279
Decommissioning............................................................................................... 280
Disposal ............................................................................................................... 281
Appendix..................................................................................................................... 282
Technical Specifications................................................................................... 283
Drilling Template .............................................................................................. 287
Legal...................................................................................................................... 289
Information on Cleaning................................................................................... 293
Index............................................................................................................................ 294
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General Remarks

General Remarks
Safety Instructions .................................................................................................... 9
Instructions and Help ............................................................................................... 12
Symbols Used............................................................................................................. 14
Device Data on the Type Label ................................................................................ 15
Package Contents ...................................................................................................... 17
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General Remarks

Safety Instructions

Overview

Before connecting the FRITZ!Box, observe the following security instructions in order to protect yourself, the surroundings, and the FRITZ!Box from harm.

Fires and Electrical Shocks

Overloaded outlets, extension cords and power strips can cause fires or electric shocks.
Avoid using socket strips and extension cords if at all possible.
Do not connect multiple extension cords or socket strips to each
other.

Overheating

Heat accumulation can lead to overheating of the FRITZ!Box and subsequently damage the FRITZ!Box.
Provide for sufficient air circulation around the FRITZ!Box.
Make sure that the ventilation slits on the FRITZ!Box housing are
always unobstructed.
The FRITZ!Box should not be placed on carpets or upholstery.
Do not cover the FRITZ!Box.

Power Surges Caused by Lightning

During electrical storms, electrical surges caused by lightning present a danger to connected electrical devices.
Do not install the FRITZ!Box during an electrical storm.
During a storm, disconnect the FRITZ!Box from the power supply
and from the DSL or VDSL line.
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Moisture, Liquids and Vapors

Moisture, liquids and vapors that find their way into the FRITZ!Box can cause electric shocks or short circuits.
Only use the FRITZ!Box indoors.
Never let liquids get inside the FRITZ!Box.
Protect the FRITZ!Box from vapors and moisture.

Improper Cleaning

Improper cleaning with strong detergents, solvents or wet cloths can cause damage to the FRITZ!Box.
Please refer to the information about how to clean your
FRITZ!Box, see Rules, page 293.

Improper Opening and Repairs

The device contains hazardous components and should only be opened by authorized repair technicians.
Do not open the FRITZ!Box housing.
If the FRITZ!Box needs to be repaired, please take it to a special
ized vendor.

Internet Security

Comprehensive information about how to protect your FRITZ!Box and your home network from access by strangers is presented in the internet at:
en.avm.de/guide

Radio and Electromagnetic Interference

Radio interference can be generated by every device that emits elec tromagnetic signals. With so many devices transmitting and receiving radio waves, interference can occur when radio waves overlap.
Do not use the FRITZ!Box in places where the use of radio devices
is prohibited.
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Follow any instructions to switch off radio devices – especially in
hospitals, outpatient treatment centers, medical practices and other medical facilities – in order to prevent interference with sensitive medical equipment.
Consult your doctor and the manufacturer of your medical device
(pacemaker, hearing aid, electronically controlled implant, etc.) to find out whether it could be affected by interference from your FRITZ!Box.
If applicable, maintain the recommended minimum distance of
15cm recommended by the manufacturers of medical devices in order to prevent malfunctions of your medical device.

Potentially Explosive Environments

Under unfavorable conditions, radio waves in the vicinity of explosive environments can cause fires or explosions.
Do not install and operate your FRITZ!Box in the vicinity of explo
sive environments, flammable gases, areas in which the air contains chemicals or particles like grain, dust or metal powder, or in the vicinity of detonation grounds.
In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, and in the
vicinity of detonation grounds, follow the instructions to switch off electronic devices in order to prevent interference with detonation and ignition systems.
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Instructions and Help

Media

Use the comprehensive customer documentation to connect, configure and operate your FRITZ!Box.
The latest information on products, important developments or updates is presented in the social media.
After a FRITZ!OS update, download the latest manual from
en.avm.de/service/manuals.
Medium Contents Location
Manual
Status FRITZ!OS version 07.00
Connecting, configuration and operation
Range of functions of your FRITZ! device
en.avm. de/service/manuals
Technical specifications
Quick guide Connecting and configuration Is provided in print
with your FRITZ!Box
Online help
Instructions on configuration
http://fritz.box /
and operation
Help on the functions and settings options in the user interface
Knowledge Base
Solutions for common prob lems during connection,
en.avm.de/service
configuration and operation
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Medium Contents Location
Social media The latest about the FRITZ!Box
and your FRITZ!Box home network
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
YouTube
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Symbols Used

Symbols used

The following symbols are used in this manual:
Symbol Meaning
Important message that should be complied with in order to prevent material damage, errors or malfunctions
Useful tip for configuring and operating the FRITZ!Box
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FRITZ!Box 7590 DF afbecd1234
WLAN Network (SSID) FRITZ!Box password
Power unit: 311P0W134 12V 2,5A
Serial no.
WLAN Network Key (WPA2)
Artikel no.: 2000 2804
CWMP account
AVM GmbH, 10547 Berlin
FRITZ!Box 7590
Installation: http://fritz.box
Edition International
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General Remarks

Device Data on the Type Label

Overview

Important device data on your FRITZ!Box, such as the preconfigured network key, the FRITZ!Box password and the serial number, are presented on the type label on the bottom of housing. The network key is required in order to safely connect computers and other devices with the FRITZ!Box. The FRITZ!Box password is needed to open the user interface. The serial number should be provided when submitting support requests.

Device Data on the Type Label

No. Meaning
1 Product name
2 Address of the user interface
3 Name of wireless radio network (SSID)
4 Password of the user interface
5 Network key (wireless LAN password)
6 Power adapter specification
7 Serial number
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No. Meaning
8 Part number
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Package Contents

Package Contents

No. Supplied Part Details
1 FRITZ!Box7590
1 Power adapter white
1 Network cable also “LAN cable”, yellow
1 DSL/telephone cable gray-black
1 DSL cable gray
1 DSL adapter gray
1 Telephone adapter black
1 Quick guide Connecting the FRITZ!Box
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Functions and Structure

Functions and Structure
Functions .................................................................................................................... 19
Connection Sockets ................................................................................................... 22
Buttons ........................................................................................................................ 25
LEDs ............................................................................................................................. 26
Requirements for Operation ................................................................................... 29
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Functions and Structure

Functions

Internet Router

The FRITZ!Box7590 can be operated at the following DSL connections:
ADSL line (up to 24Mbit/s)
VDSL line with vectoring (up to 100Mbit/s)
VDSL line with supervectoring (up to 300Mbit/s)

Telephone System

The FRITZ!Box is a telephone system (or PBX: Private Branch Exchange) for landline and internet telephony (IP telephony, VoIP). You can operate the FRITZ!Box at an analog telephone line, at an ISDN line, and at an IP-based line (All-IP).
The following devices can be connected to the FRITZ!Box:
6 cordless (DECT) telephones
2 analog devices (telephones, faxes, door intercoms)
8 ISDN telephones or 1 ISDN telephone system
10 IP telephones (FRITZ!AppFon, for instance)
Up to five integrated answering machines can be used to save voice messages and, upon request, send them to you by email. Via the inte grated fax function you can also send and receive faxes without an external fax machine.

Wireless Access Point

The FRITZ!Box is a wireless access point for any wireless LAN devices, for instance:
Notebooks
Tablets
Smartphones
Wireless printers
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DECT Base Station

The FRITZ!Box is a DECT base station that supports the DECTULE stan dard. The following DECT devices can be operated simultaneously on the FRITZ!Box:
Up to 6 cordless (DECT) telephones
Up to 10 FRITZ!DECT200/210 outlet switches
Up to 12 FRITZ!DECT301/300/Comet DECT radiator controls
Up to 10 FRITZ!DECT400 switches
up to 10 Smart Home devices via HANFUN

Hub in the Home Network

The FRITZ!Box is the hub in the home network. All of the devices connected with the FRITZ!Box make up the home network. With the FRITZ!Box you can keep track of all devices. The functions available for the home network include:
A media server for transmission of music, pictures and video to
playback devices in the home network
MyFRITZ! makes access to your own FRITZ!Box possible even
from the internet
FRITZ!NAS provides for easy access to all files in the network.

USB Ports

The FRITZ!Box has two USB3.0 ports to which you can connect the following devices:
USB storage devices (for example, flash drives, external hard
drives, card readers)
USB printers, USB all-in-one printers, USB scanners
USB mobile communications dongles or smartphones with USB
tethering
USB hubs
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Smart Home

The following Smart Home devices can be registered with the FRITZ!Box at the same time and configured and controlled via the FRITZ!Box:
Type of Device Number Features
Smart plug
FRITZ!DECT200
FRITZ!DECT210
Radiator controls
FRITZ!DECT300
FRITZ!DECT301
Comet DECT
Button
FRITZ!DECT400
Smart Home devices via HANFUN
up to 10 Control the power supply to
connected devices
Measure the power
consumption of connected devices
up to 12 Control the room tempera
ture automatically and save energy costs
up to 10 Switch smart plugs
up to 10 Connecting Smart Home
devices from other manu facturers with the FRITZ!Box
Switch smart plugs
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Functions and Structure

Connection Sockets

Connector Panel

No. Name Function
1 DSL
2 FON1 and FON2 RJ11 sockets for connecting analog tele
phones, fax machines, answering machines or a door intercom system
3 FONS
0
RJ45 port for connecting ISDN telephones and telephone systems (PBXs)
4 WAN RJ45 socket for connecting to a modem or a
router for internet access. If the socket is not used for the internet connection, then it is an additional gigabit Ethernet port for connecting computers and other network­compatible devices.
5 LAN1 to LAN4 Ports for connecting computers and other
network-compatible devices like hubs and game consoles
6 Power Port for plugging in the power supply
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No. Name Function
7 USB USB3.0 port for connecting USB devices like
printers or storage media
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Functions and Structure

Connectors on the Sides: USB

No. Name Function
1 USB USB3.0 port for connecting USB devices like
printers or storage media
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Power/DSL
WLAN
Fon/
DECT
Connect/WPS
Info
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Functions and Structure

Buttons

Button Functions

No. Button Function
1 WLAN Switch wireless LAN on and off; see page 178
2 Fon/DECT Find cordless phones (paging call)
3 Connect/WPS Register cordless telephones with the
FRITZ!Box; see page 56
Register wireless devices with the
FRITZ!Box via WPS; see page 55
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Power/DSL
WLAN
Fon/
DECT
Connect/WPS
Info
1 2 3 4 5
Functions and Structure

LEDs

Meaning of the LEDs

No. LED Condition Meaning
off The device has no electric power.1 Power/DSL
on The device has electric power and DSL is
synchronized. The FRITZ!Box is ready for operation.
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No. LED Condition Meaning
1 Power/DSL flashing Device has electric power and the connec
tion to DSL is being established or has been interrupted.
2 WLAN
3 Fon/DECT
off Wireless LAN is switched off.
on The wireless LAN function is switched on.
flashing Switching wireless LAN function on
or off.
Applying changes to the wireless
LAN settings.
WPS in progress: Registration of a
wireless device in progress.
off No calls in progress.
on A telephone connection is active.
flashing Registration of a DECT device in
progress.
Registration of a Smart Home device
in progress.
Messages in your voice mail or email
inbox
This function must be supported by your telephony provider.
4 Connect/
WPS
off No registration with the home network in
progress.
flashing Registration in progress for a wireless,
DECT, Smart Home or powerline device.
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No. LED Condition Meaning
4 Connect/
WPS
5 Info
lights up Registration of a wireless, DECT, Smart
Home or powerline device was successful.
flashing rapidly
Registration aborted: more than 1 device registering with the FRITZ!Box. Repeat the registration: 1 device per registration.
off None of the following processes active:
glows green
AVM Stick&Surf with
FRITZ!WLANUSB Stick is concluded.
Adjustable; see Selecting Signaling of
the “Info” LED, page 202.
flashing green
The FRITZ!OS is updated.
AVM Stick&Surf with
FRITZ!WLANUSB Stick in progress.
Time budget for online time has been
reached.
Adjustable; see Selecting Signaling of
the “Info” LED, page 202.
lights red
or
Error:
Open the user interface, see page 63.
Follow the instructions on the
flashing
"Overview" page in the user interface.
red
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Requirements for Operation

Requirements

For an internet connection via DSL:
- DSL line or
- VDSL line
For an internet connection via cable:
- cable connection with cable modem
For an internet connection via fiber optic:
- fiber optic connection with fiber optic modem
For an internet connection via mobile network:
- USB modem with mobile internet access
For an internet connection via another access device
- any internet connection with a modem or router
Computer with network connection (to establish a connection with
the internet connection of the FRITZ!Box via LAN cable)
Computer, tablet or smartphone with support for wireless LAN (to
establish a wireless connection with the internet connection of the FRITZ!Box)
An up-to-date web browser
For landline telephony:
- analog telephone line or
- ISDN point-to-multipoint line
For comprehensive technical information about your FRITZ!Box,
see page 283.
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Connecting

Connecting
Overview: Connecting the FRITZ!Box..................................................................... 31
Placement.................................................................................................................... 32
Connecting to Electrical Power .............................................................................. 34
Connecting to the Internet Access: Possibilities ................................................. 35
Connecting to the Internet: Determining the DSL Line Type ............................. 36
Connecting to the Internet via an IP-Based DSL Line ........................................ 38
Connecting to the Internet via a DSL Line ............................................................ 40
Connecting to the Internet Access: Cable Connection ........................................ 42
Connecting to the Internet Access: Fiber Optic Modem ..................................... 44
Connecting to the Internet Access: Existing Router ........................................... 45
Connecting to the Internet Access: Mobile Network ........................................... 46
Connecting to the Landline ...................................................................................... 48
Connecting a Computer with a Network ............................................................... 50
Connecting the Computer via Wireless LAN ........................................................ 52
Connecting Telephones ............................................................................................ 56
Connecting Smartphones ........................................................................................ 59
Connecting a Door Intercom System ..................................................................... 61
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Connecting

Overview: Connecting the FRITZ!Box

Overview

Connecting the FRITZ!Box entails the following steps:
Instructions
Place or hang up the FRITZ!Box in a suitable location.
Connect the FRITZ!Box to the power supply.
Connect the FRITZ!Box with your ADSL or VDSL line.
Connect the FRITZ!Box with your landline.
Connect your computers and network devices to the FRITZ!Box.
Connect your telephones to the FRITZ!Box.
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Placement

Overview

You can either place the FRITZ!Box or mount it on a wall.
For ideal operating conditions, we recommend mounting the FRITZ!Box on a wall.

Rules for Setting Up the FRITZ!Box

Only use the FRITZ!Box indoors.
Position the FRITZ!Box near an electrical outlet that is easy to
reach, so that you can unplug the FRITZ!Box at any time.
Position the FRITZ!Box in a dry location that is free of dust.
Do not place the FRITZ!Box on heat-sensitive surfaces like furni
ture with sensitive paintwork.
To avoid heat accumulation, the FRITZ!Box should not be placed
on carpets or upholstered furniture.
Provide for sufficient air circulation around the FRITZ!Box and do
not cover up the FRITZ!Box. The ventilation slits must never be obstructed.

Rules for Optimum Wireless LAN Reception

Radio wave propagation during wireless LAN operation is strongly dependent on the position of your FRITZ!Box. Keep the following rules in mind for good reception:
Position the FRITZ!Box in a central location.
Position the FRITZ!Box in an elevated location.
Keep sufficient distance from potential sources of interference
like DECT base stations, microwave devices or electric devices with large metal housings.
Position the FRITZ!Box so that it is not covered by other objects
and there are as few obstacles as possible between it and the other wireless devices.
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Connecting
By slightly shifting the position of the FRITZ!Box it is often possible to improve the wireless connection significantly. If reception is still unsatisfactory, note our recommendations; see Extending Wireless
LAN Range, page 81.

Instructions: FRITZ!Box Placement

1. In compliance with the rules mentioned above, select a suitable location for the FRITZ!Box.
2. Place the FRITZ!Box in this location.

Instructions: Mounting FRITZ!Box on the Wall

Damage to electric wiring or gas or water pipes during drilling can present a significant danger. Before mounting the FRITZ!Box on the wall, make sure that there are no electricity lines, gas or water pipes located where you need to drill the holes. If necessary, check the site with a pipe detector or consult with qualified experts.
1. In compliance with the rules mentioned above, select a suitable location for mounting the FRITZ!Box on the wall.
2. Mark the spots for drilling at the desired location using the drilling template (see Drilling Template, page 287).
3. Mount the FRITZ!Box on the wall with the socket strip down.
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Connecting

Connecting to Electrical Power

Overview

Connect the FRITZ!Box to the power supply.

Rules

Avoid using socket strips and extension cords if at all possible.
If it is not possible to avoid using socket strips and extension
cords, then do not connect multiple extension cords or socket strips to each other.
Use only the power adapter included with delivery.

Instructions: Plugging In to Electric Power

1. Remove the power adapter from the FRITZ!Box package.
2. Connect the power adapter to the socket on the labeled “Power”.
3. Plug the other end into a power outlet.
The “Power/DSL” LED begins flashing after a few seconds to indicate that the FRITZ!Box is ready for operation.
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Connecting

Connecting to the Internet Access: Possibilities

Overview

The FRITZ!Box is an internet router for connecting to a DSL connection.
Type of
Connect via
Connection
DSL the “DSL” socket directly on the DSL or VDSL line
Via the “WAN” socket the FRITZ!Box can also be operated on the following internet connections:
Type of Connection Connect via
Cable the cable modem
Fiber optics the fiber optic modem
Any internet connection the existing router
The FRITZ!Box can also connect to the Internet via the mobile commu nications network:
Type of Connec
Connect via
tion
Mobile commu
the USB broadband dongle (UMTS/HSPA/LTE)
nications
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Connecting to the Internet: Determining the DSL Line Type

Overview

You would like to use the FRITZ!Box on your DSL or VDSL line. So that you can connect the FRITZ!Box correctly, you must know whether you have an IP-based line or a landline.

Types of DSL Connections

There are two kinds of DSL connections, which use different technolo gies for telephony. The two kinds of connections are the IP-based DSL connection and the DSL connection with a landline:
Line Type Other Expressions
Used
IP-based DSL line
All-IP connection
NGN line
Splitterless
connection
Direct access
Unbundled
connection
DSL line with landline
DSL or VDSL line with a classic telephone line
Technology for Telephony
The telephone connection will be established over the internet.
The internet protocol (“IP” for short) is used for both tele phone and data connections.
The telephone connection will be established using the land line.
The landline is an analog tele phone line or an ISDN line.
The telephone connection can also be established over the internet.
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Determining Your Line Type

If you do not know whether you have an IP-based DSL line or a DSL line with a landline, contact your DSL provider, take a look at the mate rials you received along with your DSL or VDSL line, or research your telephony package in the internet.
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Connecting to the Internet via an IP-Based DSL Line

Overview

If you have an IP-based DSL or VDSL line, then connect the FRITZ!Box directly to the telephone jack.

Requirements

All cables have been removed from your telephone jack.
If a DSL splitter is still connected to your telephone jack from a previous internet connection, remove the DSL splitter and the cable.
Telephone jack (left) with DSL splitter (right)
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Instructions: Connecting to an IP-Based Line

1. Insert the DSL cable into the “DSL” socket on the FRITZ!Box.
2. Insert the free end of the cable into the appropriate socket on your telephone jack.
If the plug on the cable does not fit into the telephone jack, use the DSL adapter included in the FRITZ!Box package.
After a short time the “Power/DSL” LED on the FRITZ!Box lights up. The FRITZ!Box is ready to connect to the internet.
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Connecting to the Internet via a DSL Line

Overview

If you have a DSL or VDSL line with an analog telephone line or ISDN line, connect the FRITZ!Box to the DSL splitter. Use the DSL/telephone cable included with delivery.

Requirements

A DSL splitter is connected to your telephone jack.
Line Type Sockets
DSL line with analog telephone line
Telephone jack with DSL splitter
DSL line with ISDN line
Telephone jack, DSL splitter and NT
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Instructions: Connecting to a DSL Connection with a Landline

1. Insert the long end of the DSL/telephone cable into the “DSL” socket on the FRITZ!Box.
2. Insert the short, gray end of the cable into the appropriate socket on the DSL splitter.
If the plug on the gray end of the cable does not fit into the DSL splitter, use the gray DSL adapter included in the FRITZ!Box package.
After a short time the “Power/DSL” LED on the FRITZ!Box lights up. The FRITZ!Box is ready to connect to the Internet.
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Connecting to the Internet Access: Cable Connection

Overview

If you have a cable connection with a cable modem, you can connect the FRITZ!Box to the cable modem, from where it interfaces with the cable connection. Use a network cable.

Example Configuration

Instructions: Connecting to a Cable Modem

1. Connect the one end of the network cable to the LAN (Ethernet) port on the cable modem.
2. Insert the other end of the network cable into the “WAN” port on the FRITZ!Box.
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3. Connect a computer with the FRITZ!Box, see page 50 or
see page 52.
4. Set up the internet connection for connections via cable in the FRITZ!Box; see see Configuring Internet Access via Cable
Modem, page 74.
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Connecting to the Internet Access: Fiber Optic Modem

Overview

You can connect your FRITZ!Box to a fiber optic modem (FTTH-ONT).

Requirements

A fiber optic modem that is connected to your fiber optic connec
tion
A network cable (for instance, from the FRITZ!Box package)

Example Configuration

Instructions: Connecting to a Fiber Optic Modem

1. Insert one end of the network cable into the “WAN” port on the FRITZ!Box.
2. Insert the other end of the network cable into the LAN (Ethernet) port on the fiber optic modem.
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Connecting to the Internet Access: Existing Router

Overview

You can use the FRITZ!Box at an already existing internet access. To do this, connect the FRITZ!Box to the existing internet router.

Example Configuration

Instructions: Connecting to the Router with a Network Cable

1. Insert the one end of the network cable to the “WAN” port on the FRITZ!Box.
2. Insert the other end of the cable into a network socket on the internet router.
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Connecting to the Internet Access: Mobile Network

Overview

The FRITZ!Box can connect to the internet via the mobile communica tions network.

Supported Devices and Mobile Communications Standards

The FRITZ!Box supports the following devices and mobile communica tions standards:
USB mobile communications dongles for LTE/UMTS/HSPA
mobile communications dongles and smartphones that support
USB tethering
smartphones configured as wireless LAN hotspots

Requirements

You need the following:
a mobile communications device for internet access via LTE,
UMTS or HSPA
a SIM card from a mobile communications network provider

Restrictions by the Mobile Communications Network Provider

Due to technical limitations on the part of the mobile communications network providers, some limitations may arise for internet telephone calls and for applications requiring an incoming connection. This is also true for using port sharing, releasing USB storage media for sharing, remote maintenance over HTTPS, Dynamic DNS and VPN. Contact your network provider for details on any restrictions that may apply.
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Example Configuration

Instructions: Connecting the Mobile Broadband Dongle

1. Insert the mobile broadband dongle into a USB port of the FRITZ!Box.

Instructions: Connecting with the Smartphone via USB

1. Connect the smartphone to a USB port on the FRITZ!Box using a USB cable.

Connecting with the Smartphone via Wireless LAN

You can establish the connection to the smartphone via wireless LAN;
see Configuring Internet Access via a Wireless Device, page 79.
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Connecting to the Landline

Overview

You can connect the FRITZ!Box with the following landlines:
Analog telephone line
ISDN line
An analog telephone line is a single line with one telephone number. ISDN lines have three or more telephone numbers.

Instructions: Connecting with the Analog Telephone Line

1. Insert the long, gray end of the DSL/telephone cable into the socket on the FRITZ!Box labeled “DSL”.
2. Insert the short, black end of the cable into the telephone adapter (black).
3. Then insert the telephone adapter into the appropriate socket of your DSL splitter.
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Instructions: Connecting with the ISDN Line

1. Insert the long, gray end of the DSL/telephone cable into the socket on the FRITZ!Box labeled “DSL”.
2. Insert the short, black end of the cable into a jack (S0 interface) on your ISDNNT.
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Connecting a Computer with a Network

Overview

You can connect computers and other network devices with the FRITZ!Box using a network cable. This is recommended especially for the initial configuration of your FRITZ!Box. The way a computer is connected to the FRITZ!Box is the same regardless of the operating system on the computer. Open the user interface of the FRITZ!Box in an up-to-date web browser (see page 63).

Rules

The network cable used to connect the computer and other
network devices to the FRITZ!Box must be no more than 100m in length.

Instructions: Connecting the Computer Using a Network Cable

1. Insert the network cable into the network (LAN) port of the computer.
2. Insert the free end of the cable into a LAN port on the FRITZ!Box.
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Instructions: Connecting a Network Hub or Network Switch

You can connect a network hub or network switch to the FRITZ!Box.
1. Insert the network cable included in the package into the uplink port of the network hub or network switch.
2. Insert the free end of the cable into a LAN port on the FRITZ!Box.
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Connecting the Computer via Wireless LAN

Overview

You can connect computers and other network devices to the FRITZ!Box without cables via wireless LAN.

Secure Wireless Connections

Wireless connections can be secured using encryption. Two things are required for encryption:
an encryption technique
a key
An encryption technique and a network key are preconfigured in the FRITZ!Box. A network device that would like to connect with the FRITZ!Box must register with the FRITZ!Box using the network key.
The network key can be made known to a network device in the following ways:
by entering the network key manually
by transmitting the network key via WPS
As soon as the network key is known, a secure wireless connection is established.
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Encryption

WPA encryption with WPA2 mode is preconfigured in the FRITZ!Box. WPA2 mode is more secure than the older WPA mode.
The more up-to-date the encryption mode, the more secure the wire less connection:
Encryption Mode Protocol Security
WPA2 CCMP Very secureWPA
WPA TKIP Secure
non-encrypted Very insecure, not
recommended
The encryption method and mode must be supported by the network devices. Set the encryption mode in the FRITZ!Box according to the following table:
Mode Use
WPA2 This mode is preconfigured in the FRITZ!Box. This
mode is suitable if you use only network devices that support WPA2. Most up-to-date wireless devices support this mode.
WPA + WPA2 Set this mode if you would also like to use older
network devices that do not support WPA2. With this setting, the FRITZ!Box automatically uses the WPA mode most suitable for your connections.
Network devices that do not support WPA can establish only non­encrypted wireless connections to the FRITZ!Box. You should avoid using such devices if at all possible.
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Comprehensive information about how to protect your FRITZ!Box and the wireless network from access by strangers is presented in the internet at:
en.avm.de/guide/security

Requirements

Wireless LAN must be enabled in the FRITZ!Box. Wireless LAN is enabled when the “WLAN” LED is lit up.

Instructions: Entering the Network Key Manually

1. Start the wireless LAN software on your wireless device.
2. Search for wireless networks in the environment (see the docu mentation of your wireless device) and select the wireless network of the FRITZ!Box.
The preconfigured name of the FRITZ!Box’s wireless network is composed of “FRITZ!Box7590” and two random letters (for instance, “FRITZ!Box7590 XY”), and is printed on the type label on the bottom of housing.
3. Click “OK”.
4. Enter the network key of the FRITZ!Box. The network key is printed on the bottom of housing of the FRITZ!Box; see Device
Data on the Type Label, page 15.
The wireless LAN connection will be established.
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Instructions: Transferring the Network Key Using WPS

With WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) you can connect a wireless device with the FRITZ!Box quickly and easily without entering the wireless network key of your FRITZ!Box. This key is transmitted to the wireless device automatically.
1. Start the wireless LAN software on your wireless device.
2. Search on the wireless device for wireless networks in the envi ronment (see the documentation of your wireless device) and select the wireless network of the FRITZ!Box.
The preconfigured name of the FRITZ!Box’s wireless network is composed of “FRITZ!Box7590” and two random letters (for instance, “FRITZ!Box7590 XY”). The name is printed on the type label on the bottom of housing.
3. Start the connection procedure via WPS (see the documentation of your wireless device).
4. On the FRITZ!Box: Press the “Connect/WPS” button briefly.
The “Connect/WPS” and “Fon/DECT” LEDs on the FRITZ!Box flash and the wireless connection is established.
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Connecting Telephones

Overview

You can connect telephones, fax machines, answering machines, and telephone systems to your FRITZ!Box.
Up to six cordless telephones like FRITZ!Fon can be registered with the integrated DECT base station.
During a power outage you cannot make any telephone calls with the connected telephones.

Instructions: Registering a Cordless Telephone

1. On a cordless telephone: Start registration with a base station.
2. On the FRITZ!Box: Press the “Connect/WPS” button.
The “Connect/WPS” LED flashes.
3. On a cordless telephone: Enter the PIN of the FRITZ!Box on the telephone (preset value: 0000).
4. In the user interface of your FRITZ!Box: Configure the telephone;
see Configuring Telephones, page 85.
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Instructions: Connecting an Analog Telephone

1. Connect the telephone, the answering machine or the fax machine to the “FON1” or “FON2” port.
2. In the user interface of your FRITZ!Box: Configure the connected device; see Configuring Telephones, page 85.
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Instructions: Connecting an ISDN Telephone

1. Connect the telephone to the “FONS0” port.
2. In the user interface of your FRITZ!Box: Configure the telephone;
see Configuring Telephones, page 85.

Connecting Multiple ISDN Devices

You can connect up to eight ISDN devices to the FRITZ!Box. The FRITZ!Box can provide power to one ISDN device, but the other ISDN devices must use their own power supply. Multiple ISDN devices can be connected in the following ways:
with an ISDN distributor (available from vendors)
by having a technician install a S0 bus, which is connected to the
“FONS0” port. Note for the technician: The “FONS0” port is termi nated. Two terminating resistors are included in the FRITZ!Box.

Instructions: Connecting an IP Telephone

IP telephones are special telephones for internet telephony (IP stands for Internet Protocol). If your FRITZ!Box is connected with a landline, you can use the connected IP telephone to make calls over the landline network as well.
1. Connect the IP telephone to the FRITZ!Box using a LAN cable or wireless LAN.
2. In the user interface of your FRITZ!Box: Configure the telephone;
see Configuring Telephones, page 85.
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Connecting Smartphones

Overview

Your iPhone or Android smartphone can be registered with the FRITZ!Box via wireless LAN using the FRITZ!AppFon. Then you can use the smartphone to make calls to the numbers configured in your FRITZ!Box whenever you are home. Advantage: No mobile communica tion charges will be incurred for outgoing calls, and you can also take calls to your home telephone line on your smartphone. The smart phone can still be reached at your mobile telephone number.

Requirements

iPhone or Android smartphone
the setting “Allow access for applications” is enabled in the
FRITZ!Box (in the user interface under “Home Network / Home Network Overview / Network Settings”)

Instructions: Connecting a Smartphone

1. Establish a wireless LAN connection to the FRITZ!Box on your smartphone.
2. Install FRITZ!AppFon on your smartphone. FRITZ!AppFon is available from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
3. Start the FRITZ!AppFon.
FRITZ!AppFon is automatically configured as an IP telephone in the FRITZ!Box.
4. In the user interface of your FRITZ!Box: Configure the IP tele phone “FRITZ!AppFon”; see Configuring Telephones, page 85.
Connection Status of FRITZ!AppFon
The icon in the FRITZ!AppFon title bar shows the state of the connec tion with the FRITZ!Box.
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Icon Meaning
The wireless connection to the FRITZ!Box is active.
You can make calls via the FRITZ!Box with your smartphone.
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Connecting a Door Intercom System

Overview

Door intercom systems with an a/b interface and IP door intercoms can be connected to the FRITZ!Box. Then you have the following options:
You can answer the doorbell on your telephones, speak with visi
tors, and open the door, even on a mobile telephone or other tele phone connection away from home.
You can have the camera image from your door intercom system
displayed on FRITZ!Fon telephones with a color display.
You can configure a special ring tone to signal the doorbell on a
FRITZ!Fon.

Supported Door Intercom Systems

Door intercom system with an a/b interface that uses DTMF tone
dialing
IP door intercom systems that can be configured as SIP clients (by
entering the login data for a SIP registrar)

Instructions: Connecting a Door Intercom System with an a/b Interface

1. Connect the door intercom system to a “FON1” or “FON2” jack.
2. In the user interface of your FRITZ!Box: Configure the door intercom system; see Configuring a Door Intercom System, page
87.

Instructions: Connecting an IP door intercom system

1. Connect the IP door intercom system to the FRITZ!Box using a LAN cable or wireless LAN.
2. In the user interface of your FRITZ!Box: Configure the door intercom system; see Configuring a Door Intercom System, page
87.
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User Interface

User Interface
Opening the User Interface...................................................................................... 63
Using the Wizard for Basic Configuration ............................................................ 66
Logging Off of the User Interface ........................................................................... 68
Using the Standard View and Advanced View...................................................... 70
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Opening the User Interface

Overview

The FRITZ!Box has a user interface you can open in a web browser on your computer or on mobile devices like a tablet or smartphone. In the user interface you configure the FRITZ!Box, enable or disable func tions, and receive information on connections, interfaces, and on the entire home network. You can also configure whether and how you would like to use the AVM services for diagnostics and maintenance of your FRITZ!Box.

Requirements

Your computer, tablet or smartphone is connected with the
FRITZ!Box by wireless LAN or with the network cable.

Instructions: Opening the User Interface

1. Start a web browser on your computer or mobile device and enter http://fritz.box in the address bar.
2. Enter the preset FRITZ!Box password and click “Log In”.
The preset password is printed on the type label on the bottom of housing and on the FRITZ!Notes service card.
The FRITZ!Box user interface opens.
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4
5
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Areas of the User Interface

The following figure shows you the different areas of the user inter face:
No. Display / Function
1 The FRITZ!Box user interface menu
2 Functions and settings for the given menu command
3 Links to the MyFRITZ! and FRITZ!NAS areas
4 3 vertical dots menu
Log off the user interface
Change the password
Switch between standard and advanced view
Links to the MyFRITZ! and FRITZ!NAS areas
5 Question mark symbol for opening the online help
6 Wizards for configuration of the FRITZ!Box
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No. Display / Function
7 Related links
View: Switches between standard and advanced view
Contents: Overview of all pages in the user interface
Manual: FRITZ!Box7590 (PDF)
Tips & Tricks: Link to the FRITZ!Box Knowledge Base
en.avm.de: AVM web pages
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Using the Wizard for Basic Configuration

Overview

The first time the user interface is opened, the wizard for Basic Config uration of the FRITZ!Box is started. This wizard assists you in entering your account information to connect to the internet and use your tele phones.

Requirements

The FRITZ!Box password has been supplied. The preset password
is printed on the type label on the bottom of housing.
The account information has been supplied by your internet
service provider.
The telephone numbers have been supplied by your telephony
provider.

Instructions: Using the Wizard for Basic Configuration

To protect your private data, settings and account information, the wizard starts by prompting you to assign a password for access to the user interface.
You can also choose whether you would like to use the AVM services for diagnostics and maintenance of your FRITZ!Box; see Using AVM
Services for Diagnostics and Maintenance, page 106.
1. Enter the preset FRITZ!Box password and click “Log In”. The preset password is printed on the type label on the bottom of housing.
2. Choose whether you would like to use the AVM services for diagnostics and maintenance. We recommend leaving this option enabled. You can change the setting later at any time.
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3. Click “Next.”
4. Follow the wizard’s instructions.
Once the wizard is complete, the basic configuration of the FRITZ!Box has been concluded. The FRITZ!Box is ready for the internet and for telephony.
The wizard can be restarted at any time via the FRITZ!Box user inter face.
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Logging Off of the User Interface

Overview

Session IDs are assigned for access to the FRITZ!Box user interface. The use of session IDs offers effective protection from attacks from the internet in which attackers send unauthorized data to a web applica tion. For security reasons, we therefore recommend that you log off of the user interface before surfing the web.
Use push services to have yourself notified each time someone logs into or out of your FRITZ!Box; see Configuring Push Services, page 200.

Automatic Logout when Idle

If you have not logged off of the FRITZ!Box user interface, and have not been active in the browser for 20minutes, you will be logged off auto matically. You must log in again to regain access to the FRITZ!Box user interface.
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Instructions: Manual Logout

1. Click the menu with the three dots (1) in the header of the FRITZ!Box user interface:
2. Click “Log Off” (2) in the menu.
You have been logged off of the FRITZ!Box user interface.
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Using the Standard View and Advanced View

Overview

The FRITZ!Box user interface offers two views: the standard view and the advanced view.
The standard view of the FRITZ!Box user interface includes all settings and functions that are needed for normal operation of the FRITZ!Box.
In the advanced view, additional settings options are offered for advanced users. These settings are not required for everyday opera tion of the FRITZ!Box.

Instructions: Switching between the Views

You should use the advanced view of the “Internet” and “Home Network” menus only if you have advanced network expertise. Combining various settings in these menus can produce a situation in which the user interface of the FRITZ!Box can no longer be opened.
1. Click in the area to the left under the menu on “View” (1) to switch back and forth between the “Standard” and “Advanced” views.
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Configuring
Overview: Configuring the FRITZ!Box..................................................................... 72
Configuring Internet Access via DSL ..................................................................... 73
Configuring Internet Access via Cable Modem..................................................... 74
Configuring Internet Access via Fiber Optic Modem........................................... 75
Configuring Internet Access via Another Router................................................. 77
Configuring Internet Access via Another Router: IP Client................................ 78
Configuring Internet Access via a Wireless Device............................................. 79
Configuring Internet Access via the Mobile Network ......................................... 80
Extending Wireless LAN Range .............................................................................. 81
Expanding a Wireless Radio Network ................................................................... 82
Configuring Your Telephone Numbers .................................................................. 84
Configuring Telephones ........................................................................................... 85
Configuring a Door Intercom System .................................................................... 87
Saving Power with the FRITZ!Box........................................................................... 88
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Overview: Configuring the FRITZ!Box

Overview

Configuration of the FRITZ!Box entails the following steps:
Instructions
Set up the internet connection in the FRITZ!Box.
Set up the connected telephones and their telephone numbers in the FRITZ!Box.
Configure your smartphone in the FRITZ!Box (optional).

Requirements

The FRITZ!Box is connected with the internet access.
You have connected all of the telephones you want to use with the
FRITZ!Box.
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Configuring Internet Access via DSL

Overview

The internet connection is set up in the FRITZ!Box user interface. A wizard assists you in entering the account information from your internet service provider. The first time the user interface is opened, the wizard opens automatically.

Requirements

The account information has been supplied by your internet
service provider.

Instructions:Configure Internet Connection

1. Open the user interface, see page 63.
2. If the wizard does not start automatically, select the “Wizards” menu.
3. Click the “Check Internet Connection” Wizard and follow the instructions.
After the internet connection has been configured you can check your access to the internet.
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Configuring Internet Access via Cable Modem

Overview

You can connect the FRITZ!Box to a cable modem which provides the internet connection.

Operating Mode of the FRITZ!Box

If the FRITZ!Box is connected with the internet access via cable modem, the following applies:
The FRITZ!Box obtains the public IP address from the internet
service provider via DHCP.
The FRITZ!Box establishes the internet connection itself.
The FRITZ!Box functions as a router.
The FRITZ!Box opens up its own IP network.
The firewall of the FRITZ!Box is enabled.

Requirements

The FRITZ!Box is connected to a cable modem, which is connected
with the cable junction; see Connecting to the Internet Access:
Cable Connection, page 42.

Instructions: Setting Up Internet Access on the Cable Connection

1. Open the user interface, see page 63.
2. Select the “Internet / Account Information” menu and the “Internet Connection” tab.
3. In the “Internet Service Provider” area, select the settings “More internet service providers” and then “Other internet service provider”.
4. In the “Connect via” area, select the option “Connection to a cable modem (cable connection)”.
5. For further settings, use the online help of the FRITZ!Box.
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Configuring Internet Access via Fiber Optic Modem

Overview

You can connect the FRITZ!Box to a fiber optic modem which provides the internet connection.

Operating Mode of the FRITZ!Box

If the FRITZ!Box is connected with the internet access via fiber optic modem, the following applies:
The FRITZ!Box obtains the public IP address from the internet
service provider via DHCP or PPPoE.
The FRITZ!Box establishes the internet connection itself.
The FRITZ!Box functions as a router.
The FRITZ!Box opens up its own IP network.
The firewall of the FRITZ!Box is enabled.

Requirements

The FRITZ!Box is connected to a fiber optic modem, which is
connected with the fiber optic connection; see Connecting to the
Internet Access: Fiber Optic Modem, page 44.

Instructions: Setting Up Internet Access on the Fiber Optic Connection

1. Open the user interface, see page 63.
2. Select the “Internet / Account Information” menu and the “Internet Connection” tab.
3. Select your fiber optic operator from the “Internet Service Provider” area. If your fiber optic operator is not included in the list, select the “More internet service providers” and “Other internet service provider”.
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4. When you have selected your fiber optic network operator in the “Internet Provider” area, then go to “Change connection settings” and select the “Via an external modem” option. If you selected “More internet service providers” and “Other internet service provider”, then go to the “Connect via” area and select the “Connection to an external modem or router” option.
5. For further settings, use the online help of the FRITZ!Box.
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Configuring Internet Access via Another Router

Overview

You can connect the FRITZ!Box to a router which provides the internet connection.

Operating Mode of the FRITZ!Box

The following applies to this kind of internet connection:
The FRITZ!Box receives an IP address from the upstream device
via DHCP (default setting).
The FRITZ!Box functions as its own router.
The FRITZ!Box opens up its own IP network.
The firewall of the FRITZ!Box is enabled.

Requirements

The FRITZ!Box is connected with a router that provides the
internet connection; see Connecting to the Internet Access:
Existing Router, page 45.

Instructions: Setting Up Internet Access via WAN (as a Router)

1. Open the user interface, see page 63.
2. Select the “Internet / Account Information” menu and the “Internet Connection” tab.
3. In the “Internet Service Provider” area, select the settings “More internet service providers” and then “Other internet service provider”.
4. From the “Connect via” area, select the “Connection to an external modem or router” option.
5. For further settings, use the online help of the FRITZ!Box.
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Configuring Internet Access via Another Router: IP Client

Overview

You can connect the FRITZ!Box as an IP client to a router which provides the internet connection.

Operating Mode of the FRITZ!Box

The following apply in IP client mode:
The FRITZ!Box receives an IP address from the upstream router
via DHCP (default setting).
The FRITZ!Box becomes a part of the router’s IP network.
The network devices connected to the FRITZ!Box receive their IP
addresses from the upstream router.
The firewall of the FRITZ!Box is disabled.

Requirements

The FRITZ!Box is connected with a router that provides the
internet connection; see Connecting to the Internet Access:
Existing Router, page 45.

Instructions: Setting Up Internet Access via LAN (as an IP Client)

1. Open the user interface, see page 63.
2. Select the “Internet / Account Information” menu and the “Internet Connection” tab.
3. In the “Internet Service Provider” area, select the settings “More internet service providers” and then “Other internet service provider”.
4. From the “Connect via” area, select the “Connection to an external modem or router” option.
5. In the “Operating Mode” menu, select the “Share existing internet connection in the network (IP client mode)” setting.
6. For further settings, use the online help of the FRITZ!Box.
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Configuring Internet Access via a Wireless Device

Overview

You can use the FRITZ!Box on an existing internet connection by connecting to it via wireless LAN. The FRITZ!Box can share the internet connection of another device via a wireless connection. The other device can be a router, for instance, or a smartphone configured as a hotspot.
The FRITZ!Box is connected with the radio network of other device. In this type of connection the FRITZ!Box works as an independent router to provide a network with its own network address range.

Requirements

The radio network transmits in the 2.4-GHz frequency range.
The connection is encrypted using WPA2.
The radio network allows the FRITZ!Box to set up a wireless LAN
connection.

Instructions: Setting Up Internet Access via Wireless LAN

1. Open the user interface, see page 63.
2. Select the “Internet / Account Information” menu.
3. Select the “Existing connection over wireless LAN” entry from the “Internet service provider” list.
A list of the radio networks in the vicinity is displayed.
4. Select the radio network you want to connect the FRITZ!Box with.
5. Enter the network key of the radio network in the “Network key” field in the “Security” area.
6. Click “Apply”.
The FRITZ!Box is configured as a router and the network range is changed automatically. The FRITZ!Box, along with the connected network devices, forms its own self-contained network.
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Configuring Internet Access via the Mobile Network

Overview

In the FRITZ!Box you can configure internet access via the mobile network.

Requirements

A mobile broadband dongle or a smartphone with USB tethering
enabled must be connected to the USB port of the FRITZ!Box; see
Connecting to the Internet Access: Mobile Network, page 46.

Instructions: Setting Up Internet Access via the Mobile Telephone Network

1. Open the user interface, see page 63.
2. Select “Internet / Mobile Communications”.
3. For instructions, open the online help .
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Extending Wireless LAN Range

Overview

In large apartments or houses the wireless LAN radio signal does not always reach into every corner. However, you can generally extend the range of your wireless network by placing your FRITZ!Box at a better location.

Extending the Wireless LAN Range by Optimizing the Location

When selecting the location of your FRITZ!Box, consider the following conditions. They will have a positive influence on the extension of your FRITZ!Box's wireless radio signal:
Place the FRITZ!Box in a room located centrally.
Place the FRITZ!Box on an elevated surface.
Place the FRITZ!Box in an unobstructed location, and not, for
instance, in a cabinet or behind a large object.
Account for structural conditions such as thick concrete walls or
ceilings.
Eliminate sources of interference in the vicinity of your wireless
radio network, for instance, microwaves, refrigerators or baby monitors.
Make sure that the FRITZ!Box uses frequency ranges that are
used by as few other devices as possible. To do this, open the FRITZ!Box user interface and select the “Wireless / Radio Channel” menu.
If these measures are not sufficient, then you can extend the range of your wireless radio network with a wireless repeater; see Expanding a
Wireless Radio Network, page 82.
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Expanding a Wireless Radio Network

Overview

If the FRITZ!Box is placed in a favorable location, but the WiFi signal still does not reach all of your rooms, then you can extend the range of your wireless radio network with a wireless repeater, a powerline device with WiFi function, or with an additional FRITZ!Box. In combina tion with the FRITZ!Box, FRITZ! devices are especially suitable.
Example Configuration: Using a FRITZ!WLANRepeater

How a Wireless Repeater Works

With a wireless repeater you extend the range of your wireless radio network. The wireless repeater is connected to the wireless radio network of the FRITZ!Box and to make a further wireless network available, via which wireless devices like smartphones, tablets or game consoles can connect with your home network. The WiFi signal
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of the FRITZ!Box is not amplified by a wireless repeater, but merely repeated.
To extend the wireless radio network of your FRITZ!Box you can use FRITZ! devices and wireless repeaters from other manufacturers. You can also deploy multiple wireless repeaters. The wireless repeaters are connected either directly with the wireless router, to increase the range in different directions; or with each other (wireless cascading), to increase the range in a particular direction.

Extending the Wireless Network with a FRITZ! Device

If you use FRITZ! devices like the FRITZ!WLANRepeater and FRITZ!Powerline with WiFi function to expand your wireless radio network, then you can integrate these devices in the Mesh of the FRITZ!Box. In the FRITZ!Box Mesh, all individual radio networks are woven together into one big wireless network with increased range and more stable data communication.
FRITZ! Device Instructions
Extending the Wireless Network with a
see page 94
FRITZ!WLANRepeater
Extending the Wireless Network with
see page 96
FRITZ!Powerline with WiFi Function
Extending the Wireless Network with an Addi
see page 98
tional FRITZ!Box
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Configuring Your Telephone Numbers

Overview

Configure all telephone numbers in the FRITZ!Box that are not config ured automatically.
Some telephony providers configure your telephone numbers auto matically. This configuration starts either right after the FRITZ!Box is connected to the internet or after the FRITZ!Box user interface is opened.

Instructions: Configuring Your Telephone Numbers

1. Open the user interface, see page 63.
2. Select “Wizards / Manage Telephone Numbers”.
3. Click “Add Telephone Number” and follow the wizard’s instruc tions.
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Configuring Telephones

Overview

Once you have connected your telephones, answering machines and fax machines to the FRITZ!Box, configure these devices in the FRITZ!Box. For each device, specify:
The telephone number for outgoing calls to the public telephone
network
How incoming calls should be handled: Should the device ring
(telephone) or pick up (fax machine, answering machine) for every call, or only respond to calls for certain telephone numbers?
The internal name of the device to be displayed in the call list of
the FRITZ!Box
Further settings that depend on the kind of device. For analog and
DECT telephones, for instance, you can enable the “call waiting” function.

Requirements

Your telephone numbers have been set up in the FRITZ!Box (see
the previous section).

Instructions: Configuring telephones and other devices

1. Open the user interface, see page 63.
2. Select “Telephony / Telephony Devices”.
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3. If the device to be configured is not yet included in the list of telephony devices, click “Configure New Device”. Follow the wizard’s instructions.
The wizard guides you through the assignment of telephone numbers and enters the device in the list.
4. To configure further settings for a device in the list, click the “Edit” button of the device .
The kind of device determines which additional settings are available.
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Configuring a Door Intercom System

Overview

Once you have connected your door intercom system to the FRITZ!Box, configure the door intercom system in the FRITZ!Box. Specify the tele phones or telephone numbers to which door calls should be forwarded. You can also configure other settings, for instance, to have the camera image sent from the door intercom system to your FRITZ!Fon.

Requirements

Your telephones are configured in the FRITZ!Box (see previous
section).

Instructions: Configuring a Door Intercom System

1. Open the user interface, see page 63.
2. Select “Telephony / Telephony Devices”.
3. Click “Configure New Device”. With the “Edit” button you can also change the settings of a door intercom system that has already been configured.
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Saving Power with the FRITZ!Box

Overview

The FRITZ!Box offers various settings for energy-saving operation. The following section describes how you can configure these settings and what potential energy savings can be expected.

Viewing Information on Energy Consumption

The current power consumption of the total FRITZ!Box system is displayed on the “Overview” page of the user interface.
Information on the power consumption of the individual areas, and on the average power consumption over the last 24 hours, is presented in the FRITZ!Box user interface under “System / Energy Monitor / Energy Consumption”.

Using Savings Potential

What How Where
Wire less
configure a schedule;
see page 178
“Wireless LAN / Schedule” menu
LAN
Switch off wireless LAN,
see page 178
“WLAN” button
“Wireless / Radio Network”
menu
reduce the maximum trans mitter power
“Wireless / Radio Channel / Radio Channel Settings / Adjust Radio Channel Settings” Menu
LAN use the LAN port in energy-
saving (Green) mode
“Home Network / Network / Network Settings / LAN Settings” menu
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What How Where
USB Use the USB port in energy-
saving (Green) mode;
“Home Network / USB Devices / USB Settings”
see page 169

Saving Power with Smart Home

With intelligent Smart Home devices like FRITZ!DECT, electrical appli ances are integrated into the home network. This way they can be switched on and off by schedule. At the same time, they inform the FRITZ!Box about consumption, energy costs incurred, and the CO2 footprint.

Instructions: Configuring a Schedule for Electrical Appliances in the Home Network

1. Open the user interface, see page 63.
2. Select “Home Network / Smart Home”.
3. For instructions, open the online help .
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Mesh in the Home Network of the FRITZ!Box ...................................................... 91
Updating FRITZ!Box for Mesh.................................................................................. 93
Integrating FRITZ!WLANRepeater into the FRITZ!Box Mesh ........................... 94
Integrating FRITZ!Powerline into the Mesh of the FRITZ!Box .......................... 96
Deploying an Additional FRITZ!Box as a Mesh Repeater.................................... 98
Using Telephony in the Mesh .................................................................................. 99
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Mesh in the Home Network of the FRITZ!Box

Overview

Mesh is a networking concept that combines the individual wireless radio networks of your FRITZ! devices in the FRITZ!Box home network into a single powerful wireless radio network. Mesh requires FRITZ!OS version 7.00 or higher.
Only FRITZ! devices can be integrated into the FRITZ!Box Mesh. Devices from other manufacturers can be integrated into the FRITZ!Box home network, but not into the FRITZ!Box Mesh.

How Mesh Works

A Mesh always has a FRITZ!Box at its center. This central FRITZ!Box is the Mesh Master. Other FRITZ! devices like FRITZ!WLANRepeaters, FRITZ!Powerline devices or other FRITZ!Box products adopt the settings of the Mesh Master – the first time they are configured, and every time these settings change. The FRITZ! devices also constitute wireless access points in the Mesh, where they thus function as Mesh Repeaters.
The FRITZ! devices in a Mesh coordinate with each other. For instance, all devices automatically use the best connection signal in order to achieve the fastest possible data transmission.
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Benefits of Mesh

Combining all wireless radio networks into one big wireless radio network brings many benefits to the FRITZ!Box home network:
Shared Settings
As Mesh Master, the FRITZ!Box transfers all wireless LAN settings to the Mesh Repeaters: wireless network name (SSID), network key, wireless guest access and wireless schedule. This way you only have to set up a single wireless connection on your smart phones, tablets, and notebooks to gain access to the home network and the FRITZ!Box's internet connection.
Settings for push services, automatic updates and AVM services are also shared in the Mesh.
Central home network overview
The Mesh Overview in the FRITZ!Box user interface shows you which devices in the home and guest network are active, how they are connected with each other, and which throughput rates are available over the individual connections.
You can check in the Mesh Overview whether any updates are available for FRITZ! devices. Updates can be started directly in the Mesh Overview.
Powerful WiFi
Mesh enables improved information exchange among the FRITZ! devices and thus provides for faster and more stable wireless connections. Better ranges are achieved by using the access points distributed through the Mesh.
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Updating FRITZ!Box for Mesh

Overview

In order to be able to use Mesh in the home network, your FRITZ!Box must have FRITZ!OS version 7.00 or higher. We recommend updating to the latest version of FRITZ!OS.
If you have an older FRITZ!Box which can no longer be updated to FRITZ!OS version 7.00 or higher, then you cannot use this FRITZ!Box for Mesh.

Updating Instructions: FRITZ!Box

1. Open the user interface, see page 63.
2. Click on “Update” in the “System” menu.
3. Click the “Find New FRITZ!OS” button.
4. Click on the “Start Update Now” button.
The FRITZ!OS is updated. The FRITZ!Box is now ready for Mesh.
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Integrating FRITZ!WLANRepeater into the FRITZ!Box Mesh

Overview

To expand your wireless radio network, you can integrate a FRITZ!WLANRepeater into the Mesh of the FRITZ!Box. Mesh connects the individual wireless networks of your FRITZ! devices to form a combined wireless network.

Requirements

The FRITZ!WLANRepeater is located in the home network of a FRITZ!Box with FRITZ!OSversion 7.00 or higher.
Enabling Instructions: Mesh for the FRITZ!WLANRepeater
1. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface; see Instructions: Opening the
User Interface, page 63.
2. Select “Home Network / Mesh”.
The home network is displayed in a graphic overview. The FRITZ!Box is the Mesh Master and designated with the “Mesh enabled” icon: .
3. Make sure that the FRITZ!WLANRepeater is marked with the “Mesh enabled” icon (1).
If the symbol is displayed, then the FRITZ!WLANRepeater was already successfully integrated into the Mesh.
If the symbol is missing, continue with the next step.
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4. If the “”Perform Update button is available next to the “FRITZ!WLANRepeater” in the overview: Perform the update and wait until the message “Update was successful” appears.
If no update is available, continue with the next step.
5. Start WPS on the FRITZ!Box. To do this, press the “Connect/WPS” button on the FRITZ!Box until the “Info” LED starts flashing.
6. Within 2 minutes, start WPS on FRITZ!WLANRepeater. Press the “WPS” button briefly.
The FRITZ!WLANRepeater is integrated into the Mesh of the FRITZ!Box. As soon as the procedure is concluded, the FRITZ!WLANRepeater is displayed in the Mesh Overview of the FRITZ!Box with the “Mesh enabled” symbol: .
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Integrating FRITZ!Powerline into the Mesh of the FRITZ!Box

Overview

To expand your wireless radio network, you can integrate a FRITZ!Powerline with WiFi function into the Mesh of the FRITZ!Box. Mesh connects the individual wireless networks of your FRITZ! devices to form a combined wireless network.

Requirements

The FRITZ!Powerline is located in the home network of a FRITZ!Box with FRITZ!OSversion 7.00 or higher.

Instructions: Integrating FRITZ!Powerline into the Mesh

1. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface; see Instructions: Opening the
User Interface, page 63.
2. Select “Home Network / Mesh”.
The home network is displayed in a graphic overview. The FRITZ!Box is the Mesh Master and designated with the “Mesh enabled” symbol: .
3. Make sure that the FRITZ!Powerline is marked with the “Mesh enabled” symbol (1).
If the symbol is displayed, then FRITZ!Powerline was already successfully integrated into the Mesh.
If the symbol is missing, continue with the next step.
4. If the FRITZ!PowerlinePerform Update button is available next to the “” in the overview: Perform the update and wait until the message “Update was successful” appears.
If no update is available, continue with the next step.
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5. Start WPS on the FRITZ!Box. To do this, press the “Connect/WPS” button on the FRITZ!Box until the “Info” LED starts flashing.
6. Within 2 minutes, start WPS on FRITZ!Powerline. To do this, press briefly on either the “Connect” or the “WLAN/WPS” button, depending on the model.
The FRITZ!Powerline is integrated into the Mesh of the FRITZ!Box. As soon as the procedure is concluded, FRITZ!Powerline is displayed in the Mesh Overview of the FRITZ!Box with the “Mesh enabled” symbol: .
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Deploying an Additional FRITZ!Box as a Mesh Repeater

Overview

You can use another FRITZ!Box in the home network to improve the WiFi coverage in the home network. In this operating mode, a central FRITZ!Box is the Mesh Master, and the other FRITZ!Box is a Mesh Repeater. By integrating an additional FRITZ!Box as a Mesh Repeater you benefit not only from wireless repeating, but also from all other benefits of Mesh; see Benefits of Mesh, page 92.

Requirements

The FRITZ!Box that is to serve as the Mesh Repeater was reset to
its factory settings; see page 217.
The FRITZ!Box that is to serve as the Mesh Repeater has FRITZ!OS
version 7.00 or higher installed; see page 212.
The FRITZ!Box that is to function as a Mesh Repeater is a network
device (IP client) in the home network of the Mesh Master.

Instructions: Deploying an Additional FRITZ!Box as a Mesh Repeater

1. Open the user interface, see page 63.
2. Select “Home Network / Mesh / Mesh Settings”.
3. For instructions, open the online help .
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Using Telephony in the Mesh

Overview

In a Mesh with more than one FRITZ!Box, you can configure your tele phone numbers in one FRITZ!Box (the Mesh Master) and adopt them automatically on every other FRITZ!Box in the Mesh.
Whenever you add or change telephone numbers in the Mesh Master, the changes are automatically applied to the other FRITZ!Boxes.

Requirements

Your telephone numbers are registered in the FRITZ!Box that is
configured as the Mash Master.
All FRITZ!Boxes on which you would like to adopt the telephone
numbers are configured as Mesh Repeaters.

Instructions: Setting up Telephony in the Mesh

1. Open the user interface, see page 63.
2. Select “Home Network / Mesh / Mesh Settings”.
3. For instructions, open the online help .
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User Interface: Overview Menu
Overview Menu: Settings and Features ...............................................................101
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