FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN This manual and the software it describes are protected by copyright. The manual and software as presented are the object of a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the license conditions. The licensee bears all risk in regard to hazards and impairments of quality which may arise in connection with the use of this product.
Contents 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 3 3.1 3.2 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 This Is FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 9 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Operation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Technical Specifications of FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Removing the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 50 6 Guidebook 51 6.1 6.2 7 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 8 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 9 9.1 9.2 9.3 4 DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 WLAN: Wireless Local Area Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Troubleshooting 60 Errors Opening the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 The Radio Network Is Not Displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 “Start / Programs” or “Enter” Capital letters Path and file names in running text SOFTWARE\INFO.
The Telephone Keypad 0...9 Numeric keys s Asterisk key R Hold or Flash key r Pound sign key Instructions for Operation at the Telephone 6 M Dial a number. N Pick up the handset. O Hang up the handset. P Talk. D Three-party Conference Call Q Wait for the acknowledgement tone. K You hear the ring tone. MSN Enter an ISDN number (MSN). In place of the abbreviation “MSN” used here, enter the complete MSN desired, without any dialing prefix. Ext. Enter an extension number (Ext.).
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.
Safety Instructions When working with FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN, follow the instructions below to protect yourself and the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN from injury. 8 z Do not install FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN during an electrical storm. Disconnect FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN from the power supply during electrical storms. z Never let liquids get inside the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN. Otherwise, electric shocks or short circuits may result. z FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN is intended for indoor use only. z Do not open the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN housing.
This Is FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 1 This Is FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN is a Private Branch Exchange (PBX) for making telephone calls via the Internet and the fixed-line network. FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN connects one or more computers directly with your DSL line. Each connected computer can establish an Internet connection over FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN. As a WLAN access point, FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN offers you the possibility of connecting your computer to the DSL line wirelessly.
This Is FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN Connecting One or More Computers Two computers can be connected to FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN at the same time using the USB port and the network port. Using WLAN you can connect multiple computers with FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN wirelessly. You can also connect a network hub or switch to the LAN port so that even more computers can be connected to FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN. All computers connected to FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN are networked together and can access shared files and printers.
Package Contents Port for Network Devices Network devices can be connected to the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN LAN port along with network hubs or switches, including game consoles. Operating Systems Supported FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN can be connected to computers with Windows operating systems, the Linux operating system or Apple computers with the Mac OS X operating system. 1.
Operation Requirements z one FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN CD with – Installation Help – driver software for FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN – the DSL software FRITZ!DSL – documentation for all enclosed AVM components 1.2 Operation Requirements In order to operate FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN, you must have the following: z a Web browser that supports Java Script (for instance, Internet Explorer from version 5.0 or Netscape 4.
FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN LEDs – 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 1.
Technical Specifications of FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 1.4 Technical Specifications of FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN Ports and Interfaces z DSL socket Standard ITU G.992.1 Annex A or Annex B (depending on the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN model) z One LAN port over RJ45 socket (standard Ethernet, 10/100 base-T) z One USB port (USB version 1.1) z One analog or ISDN socket z Two a/b ports for connecting two extensions via RJ11 sockets z WLAN WLAN access point with support for radio networks in accordance with IEEE 802.
Audible Signals z Average power consumption: 6 W z DSL transmission rate: max. 8 Mbit/s (downstream), 1 Mbit/s (upstream) z Updatable firmware z Conform to CE standards 1.5 Audible Signals The following diagram illustrates the duration and intervals of the various handset and ring signals on the connected telephones.
Starting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN Operation 2 Starting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN Operation This chapter describes the various possibilities for connecting and installing FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN.
Mounting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 2.1 Mounting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN Set or hang up FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN in a dry, dust-free location shaded from any direct sunlight. Please note the following: z If you would like to connect the device using the USB or network cable supplied with the package, remember to consider the maximum length of the cable and select a location close to your computer.
Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to DSL Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to the power supply 5. The green “Power” LED will begin flashing after a few seconds to indicate that FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN is ready for operation. 2.3 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to DSL Perform the following steps to connect FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to DSL: 18 1. Pick up the gray 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 WLAN. 3.
Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to ISDN or the Analog Telephone Line Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to the DSL splitter 4. The green “Power” LED stops flashing after a short time and remains lit to signalize that FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN is ready for Internet connections over DSL. 2.4 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to ISDN or the Analog Telephone Line FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 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.
Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to ISDN or the Analog Telephone Line Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 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 WLAN to the socket of your DSL splitter.
Connecting Analog Terminal Devices to FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 2.5 Connecting Analog Terminal Devices to FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 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 WLAN.
Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to the Computer If you would like to connect several computers to FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN at the same time, you have the following possibilities: z Two computers can be connected to FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 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 WLAN LAN port to make all FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN features available to several computers or an entire network.
Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to the LAN Port z If your computer is equipped with neither a LAN port nor a WLAN adapter, connect FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN using the USB port. If you would like to connect FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to your computer with a Windows operating system using a USB cable, you must install the driver software from the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN CD on the computer. An operating system version of 10.3.3 or higher is required to connect FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to the USB port of an Apple Macintosh computer.
Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to the LAN Port of a Computer Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to the LAN Port of a Computer You will need the red LAN cable for this step. Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to a computer’s network adapter 1. Once the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN has been connected to the power mains and DSL as described on page 17, switch on your computer. 2.
Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to a Network Hub Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to a Network Hub 1. Connect FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to the power supply and to DSL as described on page 17. 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 WLAN labeled “LAN”. Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to a network hub 4. Please see the instructions in the section “Opening the User Interface” on page 38.
Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to a Computer Wirelessly via WLAN 2.8 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to a Computer Wirelessly via WLAN FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN can be connected to a computer wirelessly using WLAN. The wireless WLAN connection is identical for all operating systems. Each computer to be connected to FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN via WLAN must support WLAN, by means of a compatible WLAN adapter, for instance. For more information on WLAN, see the section “WLAN: Wireless Local Area Networks” from page 56.
Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN with the WLAN Adapter of a Computer Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN with the WLAN Adapter of a Computer z Once the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN has been connected to the power mains and DSL as described on page 17, switch on your computer. z Install the WLAN adapter in your computer along with the appropriate software. Please take note of the instructions in the documentation of the adapter.
Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN with the WLAN Adapter of a Computer Setting up a WLAN Connection with the WLAN Connection Settings in Windows XP The settings described below apply to Service Pack 2 for Windows XP. The procedure may vary for other Service Packs. 1. Open the “Control Panel” from the start menu and double-click on the category “Network and Internet Connections”. 2. In the “Network and Internet Connections” dialog, click the Control Panel icon “Network Connections”. 3.
Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN with the WLAN Adapter of a Computer Wireless network connections properties The “Wireless Network Connection” window opens. All wireless networks found at the location are displayed in a list. Available wireless networks If the wireless network FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN is not displayed in the list, please see the instructions in the section “The Radio Network Is Not Displayed” from page 63.
Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN with the WLAN Adapter of a Computer 5. Select the entry FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN from the list and click the “Connect” button. Now the system will attempt to set up a connection to the wireless network FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN. The “Wireless Network Connection” window is opened. 6. Enter the WLAN network key of your FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN in the “Network key” field.
Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN with the WLAN Adapter of a Computer Entering the WLAN network key The WLAN connection is set up. If problems occur in setting up the WLAN connection, check your WLAN settings as described in the section “WLAN Connection Is Not Established” from page 64. 7. Please see the instructions in the section “Opening the User Interface” on page 38.
Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to the USB Port of a Computer If you have the choice of entering the key in ASCII or hexadecimal format, we recommend selecting ASCII. 6. Make sure that Key 1 is selected as the default key. 7. Confirm your entries using the relevant button in the user interface (for instance, “OK”, “Send”, “Submit” or “Connect”). 8. Please see the instructions in the section “Opening the User Interface” on page 38. 2.
Connecting the USB Cable 3. Connect FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to the USB port. The USB cable has two different connectors: one is flat and rectangular and the other is square. Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 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 WLAN. FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN and your computer are now connected over the USB cable. 6.
Installing the USB Drivers for FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN in Windows XP Installing the USB Drivers for FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN in Windows XP Administrator rights are required to install the driver software in Windows XP. 1. Once you have connected FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to your computer, FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN will be detected automatically and the required drivers will be installed. A progress bar is shown on your screen so that you can monitor the progress of the installation. 2.
Installing the USB Drivers for FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN in Windows 2000 Installing the USB Drivers for FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN in Windows 2000 Administrator rights are required to install the driver software in Windows 2000. 1. Once you have connected FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to your computer, FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN will be detected automatically and the required drivers will be installed. 2. As soon as the procedure is complete, the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN user interface opens and FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN is ready for operation. 3.
Installing the USB Drivers for FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN in Windows 98 Specifying the driver location in Windows 98 5. Click “Next” in the window illustrated below. Confirm driver selection 6. If you are asked which driver you want to install, choose the option “The updated driver (Recommended) AVM FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN” and click “Next” twice. The drivers for FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN are installed. 36 7. Conclude the installation by selecting “Finish” and restart the computer. 8.
Installing the USB Drivers for FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN in Mac OS X Installing the USB Drivers for FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN in Mac OS X 1. Select “System Preferences / Network”. You receive the message that a new port, “Ethernet port en”, was found. Confirm the message by clicking “OK”. 2. Under “Show”, select the new port found, “Ethernet port en”. 3. Confirm your entries with “Activate Now”. 4. Please see the instructions in the section “Opening the User Interface” on page 38.
Opening the User Interface 8. Changes to the configuration take effect when the “Finish” button is clicked. In SUSE Linux 9.0, only one Ethernet adapter at a time can be set to DHCP. If you have an additional network adapter, assign it a fixed IP address. Otherwise problems may arise with name resolution (cf. /etc/resolv.conf). For comprehensive information on the topic of network configuration in Linux, see: http://www.linux.org/docs/ldp/how-to/NET3-4-HOWTO-5.
Opening the User Interface The FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN user interface The FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN user interface has several pages, each of which can be accessed directly by clicking the menu command on the left edge. If the user interface does not open, see the instructions in the section “Errors Opening the User Interface” from page 60.
Configuring FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN for Internet Connections 3 Configuring FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN for Internet Connections There are two ways to use FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN for connections with the Internet. In both cases you need account information from an Internet Service Provider. z FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN establishes the connection with the Internet. For this an Internet connection with the account information from the Internet Service Provider must be set up in the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN user interface.
FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN Uses the Internet Service Provider’s Account Information The FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN package includes the FRITZ!DSL software, which can also be used as Internet access software. FRITZ!DSL provides you with comprehensive security and monitoring functions. It is generally not permitted to have more than one Internet connection at a time using the same account information from an Internet Service Provider.
Dialing an Internet Connection 4. Proceed as follows to configure the settings necessary for Internet telephony: Select “Telephony / Internet Telephony” in the menu. Click the button “New Internet Number” to configure a new account. Enable the option “Use Internet Number” and enter the Internet number and account information you received from your Internet telephony provider. 5. Click “Apply”.
Dialing an Internet Connection The Computers Connected Establish the Internet Connections Themselves Use the Internet access software to establish a connection to your Internet Service Provider. As soon as the Internet connection is established, you can start an Internet browser on your computer and surf the Internet.
Configuring FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN for Telephone Connections 4 Configuring FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN for Telephone Connections The PBX FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN offers convenient options for making phone calls using the fixed-line network and Internet telephony. This chapter describes how to configure the PBX for your telephony needs in the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN user interface by means of your Internet browser. 4.
Configuring FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN for Internet Telephony and Calls on Fixed Lines 4.2 Configuring FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN for Internet Telephony and Calls on Fixed Lines This chapter describes how to set up FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN for telephone connections over the Internet and for calls using the fixed-line network.
Entering Numbers for Calls over Fixed Lines Entering Numbers for Calls over Fixed Lines Perform the following steps: 1. Open the “Telephony / Extensions” menu and click the “ISDN Numbers” button. 2. On the “ISDN Numbers” page, enter in the appropriate fields all of the telephone numbers (MSNs) you received from your telephony carrier. 3. Click the “Apply” button.
Defining Dialing Rules for Internet Telephony and Calls on Fixed Lines 5. Configure the “Extension FON 2”. 6. Click the “Apply” button. Defining Dialing Rules for Internet Telephony and Calls on Fixed Lines With the dialing rules you can influence the kind of connection for telephone connections with FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN. Defining Dialing Rules in the User Interface Perform the following steps: 1. Open the “Telephony / Dialing Rules” menu. 2.
Useful Tips for Internet Telephony with FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 4.3 Useful Tips for Internet Telephony with FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN Making Telephone Calls via the Internet All kinds of data transmission in the Internet use the Internet Protocol (IP). IP is packet-oriented. That means that a set of data to be transmitted is decomposed into a number of data packets, and IP provides for the transport of the individual packets through the Internet. Language is also transmitted in the Internet in this manner.
Useful Tips for Internet Telephony with FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN With a fully configured FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN you can receive telephone calls as follows: z on your fixed-line number from the fixed-line network z on your fixed-line number from the Internet z on your Internet number from the Internet For more information about configuring FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN, see the Online Help in the FRITZ!Box Fon user interface.
Removing the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 5 Removing the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN Follow the instructions below to remove FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN: z If FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN is connected to the computer’s LAN port or to a network hub, all you need to do is remove the network cable. z If FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN is connected to one or more computers wirelessly via WLAN, no uninstallation is required.
Guidebook 6 Guidebook The guidebook contains detailed instructions on the following subjects: z DHCP server z WLAN 6.1 DHCP Server FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN is equipped with its own DHCP server. In the factory settings, the DHCP server and the setting “All computers are located in the same IP network” are enabled by default. Every time a computer connected with FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN is restarted, it is assigned an IP address by the DHCP server.
IP Networks IP Networks The settings “All computers are located in the same IP network” specifies whether all of the computers connected with FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN are located in the same IP network or in different IP networks. “All computers are located in the same IP network” Is Enabled z The IP network of FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN is specified by the settings “IP address” and “Subnet mask”. The address registered in the “IP address” field is the IP address of FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN.
IP Address Range of the DHCP Server Addresses of the IP Networks In the “IP address” fields you can enter any IP address you wish. Please note the following restrictions and recommendations: z It is always advisable to use 1 in the fourth block of the IP address. z The address may not be from the following address range: 192.168.180.1 - 254 This address range is reserved in FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN for internal purposes.
Fixed IP Addresses when the DHCP Server Is Enabled Fixed IP Addresses when the DHCP Server Is Enabled If you would like to assign fixed IP addresses to individual computers connected with FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN, despite the fact that the DHCP server is enabled, then you must disable the option “Obtain an IP address automatically” in this computer’s IP settings and enter the fixed IP address manually. The IP addresses you assign to the computers may not be from the IP address range of the DHCP server.
The DHCP Server of FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN Is Disabled The Option “All computers are located in the same IP network” Is Enabled Settings Addresses The IP addresses from this IP address range may be assigned to the computers: 192.168.178.2-250 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default gateway: 192.168.178.1 DNS server: 192.168.178.
WLAN: Wireless Local Area Networks 6.2 WLAN: Wireless Local Area Networks WLAN is a radio technology that allows Ethernet networks and access to the Internet to be provided without cable connections. Multiple users can share such a wireless Internet access in both the business and the private sphere. A notebook and a WLAN adapter is all you need for an Internet connection at locations with public WLAN access points, for instance at airports. Standards The two WLAN standards IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.
Security Encryption The most important security setting is encryption. FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN supports the two security mechanisms WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) as follows: z As part of the WEP mechanism a static key is determined to serve for the encryption of the user data. The key must also be entered in the WLAN settings of the WLAN clients. The factory settings of FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN include a WLAN network key with a length of 128 bits.
Frequency Range Password Protection Access to the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN user interface can be protected by means of a password. When password protection is enabled, the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN settings are protected from unauthorized access. Use unusual character strings as passwords. Avoid birthdays or names. WLAN Radio Network Name (SSID) The factory settings of FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN include a value of “FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN” preset for the SSID. Change the SSID as soon as possible.
Frequency Range WLAN channels in the 2.
Troubleshooting 7 Troubleshooting 7.1 Errors Opening the User Interface LAN and USB Connections You have connected FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to a computer using a LAN or USB port and the IP settings in FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN comply with the prescribed factory settings. Yet when you attempt to open the user interface, you receive an error message. Check the following: z Make sure that all cable connections are plugged in securely.
WLAN Connection WLAN Connection You have established a WLAN connection to FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN, but cannot open the user interface by entering “fritz.box” or “192.168.178.1”. Check IP Settings A prerequisite for this check is that the IP settings in FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN are the same as the factory settings active upon delivery. Make sure that the computer automatically obtains its IP address from the DHCP server of FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN.
How FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN Can Be Reached at All Times via a LAN Connection If this procedure is not successful, change the settings in FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN as described in the section “Changing Settings in FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN” from page 63. How FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN Can Be Reached at All Times via a LAN Connection FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN has a fixed IP address, which cannot be changed and which can be used to access FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN at any time. This fixed IP address is: 192.168.178.
The Radio Network Is Not Displayed 7.2 The Radio Network Is Not Displayed When the WLAN adapter is configured, the radio network “FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN” is not displayed. Checking the WLAN Adapter Settings Make sure that the network mode “Infrastructure” is set rather than “Ad-hoc” in the WLAN software you use to configure the WLAN adapter.
WLAN Connection Is Not Established 3. Clear the LAN or USB connection again (by removing the connecting cable) and attempt to establish a WLAN connection again without security settings. If this attempt is not successful either, check the installation of the WLAN adapter and contact the manufacturer of the WLAN adapter if necessary. 7.
WLAN Connection Is Not Established WLAN Connection Settings in Windows XP 1. In the “Network Connections” window, select the entry “Wireless Network Connection” and select the “Properties” command from the context menu. Open properties window for wireless network connection The “Wireless Network Connection Properties” window opens. 2. Make sure that the setting “Use Windows to configure settings” is enabled on the “Wireless Networks” settings page. 3.
IP Settings WEP data encryption settings in Windows XP 7.4 IP Settings FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN is equipped with its own DHCP server. This means that FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN assigns the connected computers their IP addresses. The connected computers must be configured such that they can receive their IP addresses automatically from FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN. The steps for checking and adjusting this option differ among the operating systems. See the relevant section for your operating system.
IP Settings Obtaining an IP Address Automatically in Windows XP Proceed as follows in Windows XP: 1. Go to “start / Control Panel / Network and Internet Connections / Network Connections” and double-click the LAN connection icon of the network adapter connected to FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN in order to open the “Local Area Connection Status” window. 2. Click the “Properties” button. 3. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” in the list of items used in this network connection and click “Properties”. 4.
IP Settings Obtaining an IP Address Automatically in Windows Me/98 Proceed as follows in Windows Me/98: Keep your Windows CD handy, as this may be required for changes to your network settings. 1. Select “Start / Settings / Control Panel”. 2. Double-click the “Network” entry to open it. 3. In the list, double-click to select the binding designated with an arrow, “TCP/IP -> ”. TCP/IP binding to a network adapter 4.
IP Settings The “Disable DNS” option 6. Confirm your selection by clicking “OK”. The computer now receives an IP address from FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN. Obtaining an IP Address Automatically in Windows 2000 Proceed as follows in Windows 2000: 1. Select “Start / Settings / Control Panel / Network and Dial-up Connections”. 2. Double-click to select the Local Area Network connection with the network adapter bound to FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN. 3. Click the “Properties” button. 4.
IP Settings The “Obtain an IP address automatically” option 6. Confirm your selection by clicking “OK”. The computer now receives an IP address from FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN. Obtaining an IP Address Automatically in Mac OS X In the Mac OS X operating system, proceed as follows to set the TCP/IP properties: 70 1. Select the “System Preferences” in the Apple menu. 2. In the “System Preferences” window, click the “Network” icon. 3.
Configuration and Operation by Telephone 8 Configuration and Operation by Telephone Many of the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN functions and features can be configured and used over a telephone connected to a FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN extension. Only tone-dialing (dual-tone multifrequency = DTMF) telephones can be used in configuration and operation. Pulse dialing telephones are not suitable.
Operating FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN by Phone 8.1 Operating FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN by Phone This section describes how you can use the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN features via your telephone keypad. Shortening the Dialing Procedure FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN automatically recognizes when a number has been entered, but not until a few seconds after the final digits are entered. To shorten the dialing procedure, enter the “#” character after the last digit of a number.
Define Connection Type If you would like to establish outgoing connections using a certain type of connection, you can use a keypad code to specify the type of connection to be used for outgoing calls to a configured number .
Dialing Internal Calls Dialing Internal Calls Dialing Internal Calls with Automatic Outside Dialing N Pick up the handset. You hear the external dial tone immediately, since the extension is set for automatic outside dialing. R or ss Press the Hold button, or press the asterisk key twice. You now hear the internal dial tone. M Dial the desired extension number. Dialing Internal Calls Without Automatic Outside Dialing N Pick up the handset. You hear the internal dial tone.
Alternating Between Calls Alternating Between Calls Whenever you have one active connection and one caller on hold, you can switch from one call to the other as often as you want using the Hold button. To alternate between two connections, proceed as follows: Call No. 1 You are talking to Caller No. 1. P R Press the Hold button. Call No. 1 is now on hold. M To dial a second call, simply dial either the desired extension number or the outside line access “0” followed by the desired external number.
Picking Up Calls from Another Extension Picking Up Calls from Another Extension The pickup function allows you to respond to a call ringing on another extension at your own phone. Calls can be picked up from known and unknown extension numbers. This function can also be used to pick up incoming calls that have already been accepted by an answering machine at another extension.
Transferring Calls Transferring Calls The “Call Transfer” function allows you to transfer a connection from one of FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN extension’s to the other. To do so, proceed as follows: Call No. 1 You are talking to Caller No. 1. P R Press the Hold button. Caller No. 1 is now on hold. M To announce the call to another internal user, dial her or his extension number. Call No. 2 You can now talk with the other internal user.
Specifying the Outside Dialing Mode Specifying the Outside Dialing Mode Automatic outside dialing can be enabled or disabled for each extension. When automatic outside dialing is set, the dial tone sounds as soon as you lift the handset. If the extension is set to internal dialing, the dial tone will not sound until after you dial “0”. Enable Automatic Outside Dialing N Pick up the handset. r1 Ext. s1s Dial the sequence shown at left.
Call Waiting Option Disabling Call Waiting N Pick up the handset. r2 Ext. s1s Dial the sequence shown at left. r91ss Save your settings if desired by dialing the sequence shown at left. O Hang up the handset. Enabling Call Waiting N Pick up the handset. r2 Ext. s0s Dial the sequence shown at left. r91ss Save your settings if desired by dialing the sequence shown at left. O Hang up the handset.
Call Rejection on Busy (Busy on Busy) Call Rejection on Busy (Busy on Busy) Calls for an extension can be rejected using the “Busy on Busy” feature. This means that the user receives a busy signal whenever the extension is busy. Enabling the Busy on Busy Function N Pick up the handset. r52Ext.s1s Dial the sequence shown at left. Type in the number of the extension in the “Ext.” field. r91ss Save your settings if desired by dialing the sequence shown at left. O Hang up the handset.
FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN Features To enable the baby monitoring phone function, proceed as follows: N Pick up the handset or activate the speaker phone function of your telephone. s4LevelsNumberr Dial the sequence shown at left. For “Level”, enter a number between 1 (the most sensitive sound level) and “8”. For “Number”, enter the number to be called. This may be the number of another internal extension, a “9” for an internal group call, or any external number desired. Q Wait for the acknowledgement tone.
Call Diversion over FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN diversions to another extension are free of charge. Calls are diverted to an external number over your ISDN line’s second B channel and are subject to normal transmission charges. If the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN is operated on an analog telephone line, incoming calls can only be diverted to a different extension or to numerical Internet numbers. You can specify the conditions under which an incoming call will be diverted over FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN.
Call Diversion over FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN Call Diversion After the Third Ring or When Busy N Pick up the handset. r44 Ext. s XNo./Ext. s Dial the sequence shown at left. r91ss Save your settings if desired by dialing the sequence shown at left. O Hang up the handset. Call Diversion Immediately by Ringing N Pick up the handset. r45 Ext. s XNo./Ext. s Dial the sequence shown at left. r91ss Save your settings if desired by dialing the sequence shown at left. O Hang up the handset.
Three-Party Conference Call Three-Party Conference Call FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN allows you to hold telephone conferences with two other people at once. Two external and one internal party, or two internal and one external party can conduct a conference call with each other. You can set up a three-party conference as follows: 84 N Pick up the handset. M Dial the external number of the first party. Talk. R Press the Hold button.
Features of the Telephone Network 8.4 Features of the Telephone Network This section describes how you can use the telephone network features via your telephone keypad. Additional features can be selected and applied in the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN window, which can be used whenever FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN is connected to a computer. The telephone network features can be used only if they are supported by your telephone network carrier and enabled on your telephone line.
Call Forwarding (Call Diversion via the Central Exchange) Do not activate both call forwarding and call diversion at the same time. For call forwarding you may specify whether you want incoming calls to be forwarded unconditionally, after the fifth ring, or when busy. Different settings may be configured separately for each number. Call Forwarding Immediately Incoming calls for the given MSN are always diverted immediately to the specified number.
Call Forwarding (Call Diversion via the Central Exchange) Disable Call Forwarding Immediately for Your Extension’s Outgoing Caller ID N Pick up the handset. s21sr Dial the sequence shown at left. Q Wait for the acknowledgement tone. O Hang up the handset. Disable Call Forwarding Immediately for Any MSN N Pick up the handset. s21ss MSN r Dial the sequence shown at left. Q Wait for the acknowledgement tone. O Hang up the handset.
Call Forwarding (Call Diversion via the Central Exchange) Call Forwarding When Busy for Your Extension’s Outgoing Caller ID N Pick up the handset. s67s XNo. r Dial the sequence shown at left. Q Wait for the acknowledgement tone. O Hang up the handset. Call Forwarding When Busy for Any MSN N Pick up the handset. s67s XNo. s MSN r Dial the sequence shown at left. Q Wait for the acknowledgement tone. O Hang up the handset. Call Forwarding When Busy for All MSNs N Pick up the handset. s67s XNo.
Call Forwarding (Call Diversion via the Central Exchange) Disable Call Forwarding When Busy for All MSNs N Pick up the handset. s67ssr Dial the sequence shown at left. Q Wait for the acknowledgement tone. O Hang up the handset. Call Forwarding Delayed Incoming calls are forwarded to the specified number if not answered at the number originally dialed within 20 seconds (about five rings).
Caller ID Suppression for Outgoing Calls (CLIR) Disable Call Forwarding Delayed for Your Extension’s Outgoing Caller ID N Pick up the handset. s61sr Dial the sequence shown at left. Q Wait for the acknowledgement tone. O Hang up the handset. Disable Call Forwarding Delayed for Any MSN N Pick up the handset. s61ss MSN r Dial the sequence shown at left. Q Wait for the acknowledgement tone. O Hang up the handset. Disable Call Forwarding Delayed for All MSNs N Pick up the handset.
Displaying the Incoming Caller ID (CLIP) Enabling CLIR Permanently N Pick up the handset. r51 Ext. s1s Dial the sequence shown at left. Type in the number of the extension in the “Ext.” field. r91ss Save your settings if desired by dialing the sequence shown at left. O Hang up the handset. Disabling CLIR Permanently N Pick up the handset. r51 Ext. s0s Dial the sequence shown at left. Type in the number of the extension in the “Ext.” field.
Connected Line Identification Restriction and Presentation (COLR / COLP) Disabling CLIP N Pick up the handset. r50 Ext. s0s Dial the sequence shown at left. Type in the number of the extension in the “Ext.” field. r91ss Save your settings if desired by dialing the sequence shown at left. O Hang up the handset. Connected Line Identification Restriction and Presentation (COLR / COLP) By default, a caller’s display always shows the Multiple Subscriber Number (MSN) of the extension she or he dialed.
Connected Line Identification Restriction and Presentation (COLR / COLP) Disabling Connected Line Identification Presentation Permanently To permanently disable transmission of the connected line’s number (COLR), proceed as follows: N Pick up the handset. r53Ext.s1s Dial the sequence shown at left to disable transmission of the connected line number. Type in the number of the extension in the “Ext.” field. r91ss Save your settings if desired by dialing the sequence shown at left.
Consultation / Hold Consultation / Hold The “Consultation/Hold” feature allows you to place an existing call on hold. You then may consult with someone else at your workplace or dial a second call. The party on hold does not hear the second conversation. Once you have finished the consultation, you can return to the original connection. To place a call on hold and then reactivate it, proceed as follows: Call No. 1 You are talking to Caller No. 1. P R Press the Hold button. Caller No.
Call Waiting Call Waiting Enable the “Call Waiting” feature to be notified during a call if a second caller is dialing your line. An acoustic signal in your telephone handset notifies you that a second call is waiting. You can accept the connection with the new caller within 30 seconds. If you ignore the signal, the waiting call is rejected after 30 seconds. R2 To accept a waiting call, dial the sequence shown at left. Your original call is now on hold.
Explicit Call Transfer (ECT) Explicit Call Transfer (ECT) With this feature you can connect two external parties with each other, when one connection has been active and the other has been on hold. Then you can end your own connection while the other two parties continue their conversation. Explicit Call Transfer of One Active and One Held Connection N Pick up the handset. M Dial the external number of the first party. Talk. R Press the Hold button.
Explicit Call Transfer (ECT) Explicit Call Transfer from a Three-party Conference Call N Pick up the handset. M Dial the external number of the first party. Talk. R Press the Hold button. M To dial a second call, simply dial either the desired extension number or the outside line access “0” followed by the desired external number. You can now talk to the second subscriber while your first call is on hold. R3 Dial the sequence shown at left to begin a threeparty conference call.
One-time Explicit (External) Call Transfer One-time Explicit (External) Call Transfer Explicit Call Transfer (ECT) is an ISDN feature that must be enabled by your ISDN provider and thus usually is subject to extra charges. If ECT as not been enabled on your line, you can program the PBX to initiate a one-time explicit transfer before connecting to two parties. When you end the connection, the other two parties will be connected to each other. Proceed as follows: N Pick up the handset.
Call-back on Busy (CCBS) Call-back on Busy (CCBS) When you dial a number and it is busy, enable this feature. As soon as the line is free, your telephone rings for 20 seconds, asit would for an external call. When you pick up your handset, the number of desired party will be dialed automatically. This feature is supported for both external and internal connections. A maximum of five call-back requests can be enabled for each extension at any given time.
Suspend/Resume This command can be activated five times for each port. To activate this feature, proceed as follows: M You have just dialed a number and hear a ring tone. 5 If the call is not answered, within twenty seconds, either dial the number “5” or Rs37r the sequence shown at left. Q Wait for the acknowledgement tone. O Hang up the handset. As soon as the party you dialed conducts a conversation from her or his phone and this call is ended, your phone rings. N Pick up the handset.
Call Tracing (MCID) You will hear an acknowledgement tone to indicate that the call has been successfully suspended. If you hear the failure tone, this may indicate that you made a mistake, or that the “Suspend/Resume” feature is not enabled on your line. It is also possible that the parked-call ID you chose is already in use. Q O After the acknowledgement tone, the connection is suspended. You can hang up the handset. The call remains suspended at the ISDN provider’s local switch for two minutes.
Using Keypad Messages Using Keypad Messages FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN offers the “keypad” function. This function allows ISDN services and features to be controlled by entering characters and strings on the telephone keypad. These keyboard entries are called keypad messages. Keypad sequences allow you to use ISDN services and features that may not be supported by your ISDN terminal device. Ask your ISDN provider for the specific keypad messages to access ISDN features.
Information, Updates and Support 9 Information, Updates and Support AVM provides numerous sources of information to assist you should any questions or problems arise. Whether manuals, updates or support – here you will find the important information you need. In many cases problems which arise during operation can be resolved by installing the current Microsoft Service Pack for your operating system. The current service pack can be obtained directly from Microsoft. 9.
Updates z Click “Products” for the latest information about all AVM products as well as announcements of new products and product versions. z The “Service” category contains the support form as well as various manuals of AVM products. 9.2 Updates AVM makes new drivers for FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN and updates for the PBX software available free of charge over the Internet. To download updates from the Internet, please enter the following URL: www.avm.
Assistance from AVM Support Select the product for which you require technical support. Fill out the form and send it to AVM support by clicking the “Send” button. Support by Fax If necessary, you can reach AVM Support at the fax number: +49 (0)30 / 39 97 62 66 Your fax should contain the following information: z Your name and address. z An e-mail address or fax number at which you can be reached. z The serial number of the product. This number is printed on the sticker on the base of the device.
Index A D alternating between calls 75 analog cable 11 analog terminal equipment 21 AVM support 103 declaration of CE conformity 108 define connection type 72 DHCP server 51, 66 dialing 72 dialing internal calls 74 with automatic outside dialing configured 74 without automatic outside dialing configured 74 dialing rules 47 displaying the incoming caller ID (CLIP) 91 documentation 103 DSL cable 11 DSL modem 14, 40 B baby monitoring phone function 80 bandwidth management 49 busy on busy 80 busy-on-busy, s
I information sources 103 installation at the USB port 34, 35, 37 installation help 12 installation in Linux 37 Mac OS X 37 Windows 2000 35 Windows 98 35 Windows Me 34 Windows XP 34 installation prerequisites 12 Internet access software 40 Internet telephony 44, 48 IP address 66 dynamic 42 IP masquerading 14 ISDN cable 11 K keypad messages picking up a call 76 pickup see picking up a call R regulations and norms 108 restriction and presentation of number dialed (COLR/COLP) 92 S safety instructions 8 ser
Declaration of CE Conformity The manufacturer AVM GmbH Address Alt-Moabit 95 D-10559 Berlin herewith declares that the product Product FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN Type ADSL-WLAN-Router complies with the following directives: z 1999/5/EEC R&TTE Directive: Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment z 89/336/EEC EMC Directive: Electromagnetic Compatibility z 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive: Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits The following norms were consulte
