Instructions

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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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