Instructions

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
Technology for Telephony
IP-based DSL
line
• All-IP connection
• NGN line
• Splitterless
connection
• Direct access
• Unbundled
connection
The telephone connection will
be established over the
internet.
The internet protocol (“IP” for
short) is used for both tele
phone and data connections.
DSL line with
landline
DSL or VDSL line with
a classic telephone
line
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.
Connecting
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