User manual

Security and Handling

– Do not cover the FRITZ!Box.

• Do not install the FRITZ!Box during an electrical storm.

• Disconnect the FRITZ!Box from the power supply and

from the DSL or VDSL line during electrical storms.

• Never let liquids get inside the FRITZ!Box. Otherwise,

electric shocks or short circuits may result.

• The FRITZ!Box is intended for indoor use only.

• Do not open the FRITZ!Box housing. The device contains

hazardous components and should only be opened by

authorized repair technicians.

Handling the FRITZ!Box

• You can either place FRITZ!Box on a horizontal surface or

mount it on a wall. For a drilling template to mount the

FRITZ!Box on a wall, see page 155.

• Place or hang the FRITZ!Box in a dry location that is free

of dust and protected from direct sunlight.

• For ideal operating conditions, mount the FRITZ!Box on a

wall with the cables connected on the bottom.

• When connecting FRITZ!Box to your computer using a

network cable, keep in mind that the cable can be no

longer than 100 m.

• If you would like to establish wireless connections be-

tween the FRITZ!Box and the computer, position the

FRITZ!Box at a central location.

• Make sure to keep sufficient distance from potential

sources of interference like microwave devices or elec-

tric devices with large metal housings.

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