FRITZ!Box Fon
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Contents
1 This Is FRITZ!Box Fon 9
1.1 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.2 Operation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
1.3 FRITZ!Box Fon LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.4 Technical Specifications of FRITZ!Box Fon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
1.5 Audible Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
2 Starting FRITZ!Box Fon Operation 15
2.1 Mounting FRITZ!Box Fon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
2.2 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
2.3 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to DSL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.4 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to ISDN or the Analog Telephone Line . . .18
2.5 Connecting Analog Terminal Devices to FRITZ!Box Fon . . . . . . . . . . . .19
2.6 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
2.7 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the LAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
2.8 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the USB Port of a Computer. . . . . . . . . .24
2.9 Opening the User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
3 Configuring FRITZ!Box Fon for Internet Connections 32
3.1 FRITZ!Box Fon Uses the Internet Service Provider’s
Account Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
3.2 Dialing an Internet Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
4 Configuring FRITZ!Box Fon for Telephone Connections 36
4.1 Making Phone Calls with FRITZ!Box Fon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
4.2 Configuring FRITZ!Box Fon for Internet Telephony and
Calls on Fixed Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
4.3 Useful Tips for Internet Telephony with FRITZ!Box Fon. . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5 Removing the FRITZ!Box Fon 42
FRITZ!Box Fon – Contents 3
6Guidebook 43
6.1 Linking Up the Cable Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
6.2 IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
6.3 Errors Opening the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
6.4 DHCP Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
7 Configuration and Operation by Telephone 55
7.1 Operating FRITZ!Box Fon by Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
7.2 Configuring FRITZ!Box Fon by Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
7.3 Advanced Features of FRITZ!Box Fon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
7.4 Features of the Telephone Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
8 Information, Updates and Support 85
8.1 Sources of Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
8.2 Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
8.3 Assistance from AVM Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Index 88
Declaration of CE Conformity 90
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Symbols and Highlighting
This manual uses the following symbols for warnings and
tips:
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
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
“Start / Programs” or
“Enter”
SOFTWARE\INFO.PDF
or README.DOC
a:\setup
...for more information, see...
FRITZ!Box Fon – Symbols and Highlighting 5
The Telephone Keypad
0...9
s
R
r
Numeric keys
Asterisk key
Hold or Flash key
Pound sign key
Instructions for Operation at the Telephone
M
N
O
P
D
Q
K
MSN Enter an ISDN number (MSN). In place of the
Ext. Enter an extension number (Ext.). In the place of the
XNo. In the place of the abbreviation “XNo.”, enter the
Dial a number.
Pick up the handset.
Hang up the handset.
Tal k.
Three-party Conference Call
Wait for the acknowledgement tone.
You hear the ring tone.
abbreviation “MSN” used here, enter the complete
MSN desired, without any dialing prefix.
abbreviation “Ext.” used here, enter the number “1”,
“2”, or a higher number, corresponding to the
extension you would like to configure.
complete number of the external line.
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Icons Designating the Functions and Features
The functions and features can be used for analog and
ISDN fixed-line connections as well as for Internet
telephony (VoIP).
The functions and features can be used for analog and
ISDN fixed-line connections.
The functions and features can be used only for ISDN
fixed-line connections.
The functions and features can be used only for
analog fixed-line connections.
FRITZ!Box Fon – Symbols and Highlighting 7
Safety Instructions
When working with FRITZ!Box Fon, follow the instructions
below to protect yourself and the FRITZ!Box Fon from injury.
z Do not install FRITZ!Box Fon during an electrical storm.
Disconnect FRITZ!Box Fon from the power supply during
electrical storms.
z Never let liquids get inside the FRITZ!Box Fon. Other-
wise, electric shocks or short circuits may result.
z FRITZ!Box Fon is intended for indoor use only.
z Do not open the FRITZ!Box Fon housing. The device con-
tains hazardous components and should only be
opened by authorized repair technicians.
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This Is FRITZ!Box Fon
1 This Is FRITZ!Box Fon
FRITZ!Box Fon is a Private Branch Exchange (PBX) for making
telephone calls via the Internet and the fixed-line network.
FRITZ!Box Fon connects one or more computers directly with
your DSL line. Each connected computer can establish an Internet connection over FRITZ!Box Fon.
Possibilities for connecting FRITZ!Box Fon
PBX for Internet and Fixed-Line Telephony
FRITZ!Box Fon is a two-port PBX for the connection of analog
terminal devices. This means that you can connect two analog telephones to FRITZ!Box Fon and make phone calls via
the Internet, ISDN, or the analog fixed-line network.
Connecting One or More Computers
FRITZ!Box Fon offers one USB port and one LAN port for connecting computers. This means you can connect two computers directly to FRITZ!Box Fon. To connect even more computers, a network hub or network switch can be connected to
the LAN port.
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This Is FRITZ!Box Fon
All computers connected to FRITZ!Box Fon are networked together and can access shared files and printers.
Internet Connection for All Connected Computers
All of the computers connected to FRITZ!Box Fon can access
the Internet. There are two different ways of establishing an
Internet connection. Both cases require Internet account information from an Internet Service Provider:
z The Internet connection is established by FRITZ!Box
z The computers connected establish the Internet
Fon.
For this the Internet account information must be
registered in FRITZ!Box Fon. In this case FRITZ!Box Fon
works as a DSL router and all connected computers can
use the Internet connection at the same time.
connections themselves.
For this, Internet access software must be installed and
the Internet account information entered on the given
computer. In this case FRITZ!Box Fon works as a DSL
modem.
Protection by the Integrated Firewall
When FRITZ!Box Fon is operated as a DSL router, the integrated firewall protects your network from attacks from the Internet.
Port for Network Devices
Network devices can be connected to the FRITZ!Box Fon LAN
port along with network hubs or switches, including game
consoles.
Operating Systems Supported
FRITZ!Box Fon can be connected to computers with Windows
operating systems, the Linux operating system or Apple computers with the Mac OS X operating system.
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1.1 Package Contents
The package contains:
z FRITZ!Box Fon
z one AC power adapter with cable for connection to the
power mains
z one 4-meter DSL cable (grey) for connecting FRITZ!Box
Fon to the DSL splitter
z one 4-meter ISDN/analog cable (black) for connecting
FRITZ!Box Fon to the ISDN network terminator (NT) or
the analog telephone line
z one USB cable (white) for connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to a
computer with a USB interface
z one network cable (red) for connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to
a computer or network hub
z one RJ45-RJ11 adapter (gray) for the DSL line (required in
some countries)
z one RJ45-RJ11 adapter (black) for the analog telephone
line
Package Contents
z one FRITZ!Box Fon CD with
– Installation Help
– driver software for FRITZ!Box Fon
– the DSL software FRITZ!DSL
– documentation for all enclosed AVM components
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Operation Requirements
1.2 Operation Requirements
In order to operate FRITZ!Box Fon, you must have the following:
z an ISDN point-to-multipoint line in accordance with the
z a DSL access must be available: Standard ITU G.992.1
z If you want to connect FRITZ!Box Fon over the
z If you want to connect FRITZ!Box Fon over the
Euro ISDN protocol DSS1, or an analog telephone line
Annex A or Annex B (depending on the FRITZ!Box Fon
model)
computer’s LAN interface, a computer with the following
specifications is required:
– LAN port (standard network adapter Ethernet 10/100
Base-T), game console or other devices that support
a network
– To connect additional computers or a network, you
also need an Ethernet hub or switch.
computer’s USB port, a computer with the following
specifications is required:
– USB port (USB version 1.1 or 2.0), hard drive and CD
drive
– Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP,
Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Linux
(from SUSE 9.0 upwards) or Mac OS X (from version
10.3.3 upwards)
z To install the DSL software FRITZ!DSL, the minimum
computer requirements are:
– 300 MHz Pentium II processor with Windows XP,
Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows 98 and CD
drive
– 32 MB RAM
– 20 MB free memory on the hard drive
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1.3 FRITZ!Box Fon LEDs
The LEDs on your FRITZ!Box Fon indicate the following conditions:
LED Event Type
Power shows the operation status of FRITZ!Box Fon
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
Internet remains lit when a telephone connection to the
Internet is active
Fixed
Line
DSL displays existing Internet connections
INFO flashes when the system software is being updated
remains lit when a telephone connection to the
Internet over the fixed-line network is active
remains lit when phone calls are conducted
completely over the Internet (this feature must be
supported by the Internet telephony provider)
FRITZ!Box Fon LEDs
1.4 Technical Specifications of FRITZ!Box Fon
z Approximate dimensions: 160 x 122 x 31 mm
z Standard ITU G.992.1 Annex A or Annex B (depending
on the FRITZ!Box Fon model)
z One USB port (USB version 1.1)
z One LAN port over RJ45 socket
(standard Ethernet, 10/100 base-T)
z Two extensions via RJ11 sockets
z Five LEDs indicate the condition of the device
z Supply voltage: 230 V / 50 Hz
z Maximum power consumption: 9 W
z Average power consumption: 6 W
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Audible Signals
1.5 Audible Signals
z
Data transmission rate: max. 8 Mbit/s (downstream),
1Mbit/s (upstream)
z Updatable firmware
z DHCP server
z DSL router
z Firewall and packet filter
z IP Masquerading/NAT
z Conform to CE standard
The following diagram illustrates the duration and intervals
of the various handset and ring signals.
Handset and ring patterns at FRITZ!Box Fon
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Starting FRITZ!Box Fon Operation
2 Starting FRITZ!Box Fon Operation
This chapter describes the various possibilities for connecting and installing FRITZ!Box Fon. These include the following
steps:
z Mounting FRITZ!Box Fon
z Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the power supply, to DSL
and to ISDN or the analog telephone line
z Connecting analog terminal devices to FRITZ!Box Fon
z Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the computer
All steps required for connecting and installing the system
are described here in the manual and in the Installation Help
on the FRITZ!Box Fon CD. Insert the FRITZ!Box Fon CD in your
CD-ROM drive so that you can follow the installation instructions on the screen. The Installation Help starts automatically. If the Installation Help is not displayed automatically,
open the INTRO.HTML file on the FRITZ!Box Fon CD. Follow
the instructions in the Installation Help to install FRITZ!Box
Fon at your computer’s USB port.
If you would like to connect and install FRITZ!Box Fon without
this Installation Help, see the instructions in the following
sections.
2.1 Mounting FRITZ!Box Fon
Set or hang up FRITZ!Box Fon in a dry, dust-free location
shaded from any direct sunlight. If you would like to connect
the device 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.
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Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the Power Supply
2.2 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the Power Supply
Perform the following steps to connect FRITZ!Box Fon to the
power supply:
1. Position your FRITZ!Box Fon so that the sockets on the
back panel are facing you.
2. Remove the power supply unit from the package.
3. Connect the mains adapter to the socket labeled “Pow-
er”, located at the far right of the back panel of
FRITZ!Box Fon.
4. Plug the other end into an AC power outlet.
Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the power supply
5. The green “Power” LED will begin flashing after a few
seconds.
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Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to DSL
2.3 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to DSL
Perform the following steps to connect FRITZ!Box Fon to DSL:
1. Pick up the grey cable.
2. Connect one end of the cable to the socket labeled
“DSL”, located at the far left of the back panel of
FRITZ!Box Fon.
3. Then connect the other end of the cable to the socket
on the DSL splitter labeled “DSL”. If the end of the DSL
cable does not fit into the splitter socket, insert the end
of the DSL cable into the gray RJ45-RJ11 adapter supplied in the package. Then insert the adapter plug into
the DSL splitter socket.
Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the DSL splitter
4. The green “Power” LED stops flashing after a short time
and remains lit to signalize that FRITZ!Box Fon is ready
for Internet connections over DSL.
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Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to ISDN or the Analog Telephone Line
2.4 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to ISDN or the Analog Telephone Line
FRITZ!Box Fon can be connected to an ISDN or an analog telephone line. To establish a connection, perform the following
steps:
1. Pick up the black cable.
2. Connect one end of the cable to the socket on FRITZ!Box
Fon labeled “ISDN/analog”.
3. If you have an ISDN access, connect the other end of
the cable to the socket of your ISDN network terminator
(NT).
Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the ISDN NT
If you have only one analog telephone line along with a
DSL line, connect the other end of the cable to the black
adapter for your telephone jack included in the package. Then use the adapter to connect FRITZ!Box Fon to
the socket of your DSL splitter.
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Connecting Analog Terminal Devices to FRITZ!Box Fon
FRITZ!Box Fon connected to DSL and the analog telephone line
over the DSL splitter
2.5 Connecting Analog Terminal Devices to FRITZ!Box Fon
FRITZ!Box Fon has been tested and CE-certified in accordance with European Union directives. All analog telecommunication devices with CE certification can be connected to
its extensions.
To connect analog terminal devices like a telephone, fax device or answering machine, insert the plugs of your analog
devices into the “FON1” or “FON2” socket on FRITZ!Box Fon.
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Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the Computer
Connecting an analog telephone to FRITZ!Box Fon
2.6 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the Computer
FRITZ!Box Fon can be connected to a computer in two different ways:
z via the network port (LAN port)
z via the USB port
A computer can be connected to FRITZ!Box Fon by means of
only one of these ports.
If you would like to connect several computers to FRITZ!Box
Fon at the same time, you have the following possibilities:
z Two computers can be connected to FRITZ!Box Fon at
the same time using the USB port and the network port.
z A network hub or network switch can be connected to
the FRITZ!Box Fon LAN port to make all FRITZ!Box Fon
features available to several computers or an entire network.
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Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the LAN Port
Please note:
z If you would like to connect FRITZ!Box Fon to your com-
puter by means of the LAN port, first make sure that
your computer is equipped with a LAN port. A LAN port
is usually designated by the icon at left or labeled
“LAN”.
z If your computer is not equipped with a LAN port, con-
nect FRITZ!Box Fon using the USB port. If you would like
to connect FRITZ!Box Fon to your computer with a Windows operating system using a USB cable, you must install the driver software from the FRITZ!Box Fon CD on
the computer.
An operating system version of 10.3.3 or higher is
required to connect FRITZ!Box Fon to the USB port of an
Apple Macintosh computer. If your Apple Macintosh
computer works with an older version, connect
FRITZ!Box Fon via the LAN port of your computer.
2.7 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the LAN Port
Using a LAN cable, FRITZ!Box Fon can be connected to the
computer in just a few steps. If you would like to connect a
network to FRITZ!Box Fon in order to connect several computers with DSL, then connect FRITZ!Box Fon to a network hub or
switch using the LAN cable.
Connection via the LAN port is identical for all operating systems. All computers connected via the LAN port must be
equipped with a network adapter (Ethernet card).
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Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the LAN Port of a Computer
Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the LAN Port of a
Computer
You will need the red LAN cable for this step.
Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to a computer’s network adapter
1. Once the FRITZ!Box Fon has been connected to the power mains and DSL as described on page 16, switch on
your computer.
If you work with a Linux operating system, use YaST to
configure your network card with the setting “DHCP”, if
this setting is not already configured.
2. Insert one end of the red LAN cable to the computer’s
network adapter.
3. Connect the other end of the LAN cable to the socket on
FRITZ!Box Fon labeled “LAN”.
4. Please see the instructions in the section “Opening the
User Interface” on page 30.
No additional driver installation is necessary on the computer.
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Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to a Network Hub
Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to a Network Hub
1. Connect FRITZ!Box Fon to the power supply and to DSL
as described on page 16.
2. Connect one end of the red LAN cable to the uplink port
of the network hub or switch.
3. Connect the other end of the LAN cable to the socket on
FRITZ!Box Fon labeled “LAN”.
Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to a network hub
4. Please see the instructions in the section “Opening the
User Interface” on page 30.
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Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the USB Port of a Computer
2.8 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the USB Port of a Computer
FRITZ!Box Fon can be connected to a computer with the USB
cable in a few easy steps. First read the instructions in the
next section, “Connecting the USB Cable”, and then see the
section describing installation in your operating system.
An operating system version of 10.3.3 or higher is required
to connect FRITZ!Box Fon to the USB port of an Apple Macintosh computer! If your Apple Macintosh computer works
with an older version, connect FRITZ!Box Fon via the LAN port
of your computer.
Connecting the USB Cable
You will need the white USB cable for this step. In the
Windows operating systems, the FRITZ!Box Fon CD is also required for driver installation. No driver installation is necessary in the operating systems Mac OS X and Linux.
1. Once the FRITZ!Box Fon has been connected to the pow-
er mains and DSL as described on page 16, switch on
your computer.
2. If a Windows operating system is installed on the com-
puter, insert the FRITZ!Box Fon CD now.
No CD is required for the Mac OS X and Linux operating
systems.
3. Connect FRITZ!Box Fon to the USB port. The USB cable
has two different connectors: one is flat and rectangular
and the other is square.
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Connecting the USB Cable
Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the USB port of a computer
4. Pick up the USB cable and plug the flat connector into a
free USB port on your computer.
5. Then plug the square connector into the socket labeled
“” on FRITZ!Box Fon.
FRITZ!Box Fon and your computer are now connected
over the USB cable.
6. Continue with installation as described in the following
sections. Select the section that describes the next
steps for the operating system installed on your computer.
In some Windows operating systems the display of menus
and folders can be changed. The following instructions are
based on the standard installation of each operating system.
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Installing FRITZ!Box Fon in Windows XP
Installing FRITZ!Box Fon in Windows XP
Administrator rights are required to install the driver software in Windows XP.
1. The Windows XP “Found New Hardware Wizard” starts.
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
2. A message appears: “The wizard has finished installing
the software for ‘AVM FRITZ!Box Fon’”. Confirm by clicking “Finish”.
3. Please see the instructions in the section “Opening the
User Interface” on page 30.
Installing FRITZ!Box Fon in Windows Me
1. Windows Me detects a new plug-and-play device to be
installed. Follow the instructions displayed on the
screen.
Keep your Windows CD ready.
2. When asked: “What would you like to do?”, select the
option “Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended).”.
The drivers for FRITZ!Box Fon are installed.
3. Conclude the installation by clicking “Finish”.
4. Please see the instructions in the section “Opening the
User Interface” on page 30.
Installing FRITZ!Box Fon in Windows 2000
Administrator rights are required to install the driver software in Windows 2000.
1. The Windows 2000 “Found New Hardware Wizard”
starts automatically. Follow the instructions displayed
on the screen.
2. When asked “What do you want Windows to do?”, select the option “Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended).”. Confirm with “Next”.
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Installing FRITZ!Box Fon in Windows 98
3. In the next window, select “CD-ROM drives” as the
source for the driver files. Confirm with “Next”.
4. 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
Fon has been found.
5. Once the files have been copied onto your computer,
conclude this step of installation by clicking “Finish”.
6. Please see the instructions in the section “Opening the
User Interface” on page 30.
Installing FRITZ!Box Fon in Windows 98
Insert the FRITZ!Box Fon CD in your CD-ROM drive to start the
Installation Help automatically. If the Installation Help does
not start automatically, open the INTRO.HTM file on the
FRITZ!Box Fon CD. Follow the instructions in the Installation
Help to install FRITZ!Box Fon at your computer’s USB port.
If you would like to install FRITZ!Box Fon without this Installation Help, first follow the instructions in the section “Connecting the USB Cable” and then perform the following
steps:
1. Windows 98 detects a new plug-and-play device to be
installed. Follow the instructions displayed on the
screen.
Keep your Windows CD ready.
2. When asked: “What do you want Windows to do?”, select the option “Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended).”
3. When the program asks where the driver is located, activate only the option “CD-ROM drive”.
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