FRITZ!Box 6820 LTE Configuration guration peration and Operation
Table of Contents Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Conventions in the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1 The FRITZ!Box 6820 LTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2 Ports, Interfaces, Buttons and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.1 2.2 2.3 Ports and Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 The FRITZ!Box User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Opening the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Overview: FRITZ!Box at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Standard View and Advanced View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Assigning FRITZ!Box a Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 9 Password Protection: Using FRITZ!Box Safely . . . .
14 Configuring Internet Access for Guests . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 14.1 Wireless Guest Access: Private Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 15 MyFRITZ!: Accessing the FRITZ!Box from Anywhere . . . 82 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 Overview: The MyFRITZ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Creating a MyFRITZ! Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Registering the FRITZ!Box with the MyFRITZ! Account . . . . . . . . .
21 Help in Case of Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 21.1 21.2 21.3 The User Interface Does Not Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Cannot Establish a Wireless LAN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Wireless LAN Connection Interrupted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 22 Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 22.1 22.2 22.3 22.4 22.5 Ports and Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Instructions Before connecting the FRITZ!Box 6820 LTE, observe the following security instructions in order to protect yourself and the FRITZ!Box from harm. • The FRITZ!Box has no on/off switch. Therefore it must always be possible to disconnect the FRITZ!Box from the power supply. – Insert the power supply unit of the FRITZ!Box into an electrical outlet that is easy to reach. • Overloaded outlets, extension cords and power strips can lead to fires or electric shocks.
• During electrical storms, lightning and electrical surges present a danger to connected electrical devices. – Do not install the FRITZ!Box during an electrical storm. – During a storm, disconnect the FRITZ!Box from the power supply. • Moisture and liquids that find their way into the FRITZ!Box can cause electric shocks or short circuits. – Only use the FRITZ!Box indoors. – Never let liquids get inside the FRITZ!Box.
Conventions in the Manual This manual uses the following symbols and emphases: This symbol marks useful hints and tips. This symbol indicates important instructions that must be observed to avoid malfunctions. • Quotation marks designate elements and features in the user interface and paths. Example Select “System/ Push Service” and click “Sender”. • Pointed brackets mark wild cards. Example To edit the device called , click the “Edit” button. • Bold type in the text emphasizes important words.
The FRITZ!Box 6820 LTE 1 The FRITZ!Box 6820 LTE Welcome! We are pleased you decided on a FRITZ!Box. The FRITZ!Box 6820 LTE is the hub of your home network, connecting your computers and network devices with the Internet. For fast Internet connections the FRITZ!Box uses the mobile communications standard LTE. The FRITZ!Box also supports the mobile communications standards UMTS and GSM. The FRITZ!Box has a port for a computer or another network device.
Ports, Interfaces, Buttons and LEDs 2 Ports, Interfaces, Buttons and LEDs This chapter describes the ports, interfaces, buttons and LEDs of the FRITZ!Box. 2.1 Ports and Interfaces LTE radio network WLAN N 2.
Buttons • LAN 1 gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T) for connecting computers and other network devices like game consoles and network hubs • Wireless access point Integrated wireless access point for connecting to wireless LAN devices that use the radio standard IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11n in the 2.4-GHz frequency band 2.2 Buttons The FRITZ!Box has two buttons on the back of the device.
Buttons “WPS” Button With the “WPS” button you can establish a wireless LAN connection via WPS; see Establishing a Wireless LAN Connection Using WPS from page 23. Locking the Buttons on the FRITZ!Box You can lock the buttons on the FRITZ!Box. Locking the buttons prevents the settings for your FRITZ!Box or your home network from being changed unintentionally or without authorization. Example With the “WLAN” button the wireless network of the FRITZ!Box can be switched off at the touch of a button.
LEDs 2.3 LEDs The FRITZ!Box 6820 LTE has five LEDs, which flash or light up to display various connection statuses and events. Meaning of the LEDs LED WLAN Power Condition Meaning on strong signal on average signal strength on weak signal flashing • for update • The value specified for the online meter has been reached. Note: For this function the rate must be entered in the FRITZ!Box user interface under “Internet / Online Monitor / Online Meter”. on Wireless LAN function is enabled.
LTE: Radio Standard for Connecting to the Internet 3 LTE: Radio Standard for Connecting to the Internet LTE (Long Term Evolution) is a radio standard specified starting with the 3GPP standard, Release 8. According to the specification, the FRITZ!Box 6820 LTE is classified as a category 4 UE (User Equipment) device. Frequency Ranges FRITZ!Box 6820 LTE supports the following frequency bands in the LTE mobile communications network: • 800 MHz: The LTE band 20 is located in this range.
LTE: Radio Standard for Connecting to the Internet 1.4 MHz up to 6.6 Mbit/s download up to 3.2 Mbit/s upload All devices located in the same radio cell of a mobile communications provider share the bandwidth and thus the throughput. Antenna Technology The FRITZ!Box supports Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) antenna technology.
Before You Connect the FRITZ!Box 4 4.1 4.2 Before You Connect the FRITZ!Box • • Read the security instructions on page 6. • Make sure that the requirements for operating the FRITZ!Box have been met, see page 16. • Read the handling instructions for your FRITZ!Box on page 17. • Note the tips for passwords on page 18 Check the contents of your FRITZ!Box package. The contents are described on page 16.
Handling the FRITZ!Box • for the wireless LAN connection to tablets, smartphones and computers: Tablets, smartphones or computers that support wireless LAN compliant with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11b. Computers that do not have wireless LAN integrated can be equipped with wireless LAN support by installing a wireless LAN device, like a FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick, for instance.
Tips for Passwords 4.4 Tips for Passwords Passwords are assigned at various places in the user interface to protect your settings and data in the FRITZ!Box. The FRITZ!Box assists you in assigning secure passwords, for instance when creating new users or configuring MyFRITZ!: A graphic display indicates how secure the password is. Note the following: • • Use a password rated as secure.
Connecting the FRITZ!Box 5 5.1 Connecting the FRITZ!Box • Before you connect the FRITZ!Box, read the instructions on Safety Instructions from page 6. • • Insert the SIM card. Connect the FRITZ!Box to the power supply. Inserting the SIM Card Power WLAN You received a SIM card from your mobile communications provider, which must be inserted into the SIM card slot on the FRITZ!Box. The SIM card slot is located on the underside of the FRITZ!Box. Power SIM-Card Inserting the SIM Card 1.
Connecting to Electrical Power Power Connecting to Electrical Power WLAN 5.2 Power SIM-Card Connecting to the power supply 1. Pick up the power supply unit included in the FRITZ!Box package. Use only this power supply unit for connecting to electrical power. 2. Connect the power supply unit to the socket on the FRITZ!Box labeled “Power”. 3. Plug the other end into an AC power outlet. The “Power” LED begins flashing after a few seconds.
Connecting a Computer with a Network Cable 6 Connecting a Computer with a Network Cable You can connect computers and other network devices with the FRITZ!Box using a network cable. 6.1 Connecting to the Computer One computer or other network device can be connected to the LAN port of the FRITZ!Box. WLAN WLAN LAN LAN WPS WPS Connecting a computer using a network cable 1. Insert the network cable included in the package into the LAN port of the computer. You can also use any other network cable.
Connecting a Network Hub or Switch 6.2 Connecting a Network Hub or Switch You can connect a network hub or network switch to the FRITZ!Box. WLAN LAN LAN LAN WPS 1. Insert the network cable included in the package into the uplink port of the network hub or network switch. You can also use any other network cable. For more information, see page 112. 2. Insert the free end of the cable into the “LAN” socket on the FRITZ!Box. The FRITZ!Box and the network hub are now connected with each other.
Connecting Devices with the FRITZ!Box over Wireless LAN 7 Connecting Devices with the FRITZ!Box over Wireless LAN Computers and other devices with wireless LAN, for instance smartphones and network printers, can be connected wirelessly with the FRITZ!Box. You can establish the wireless LAN connection using WPS or by entering the FRITZ!Box network key on the wireless device.
Establishing a Wireless LAN Connection Using WPS 3. Select the wireless radio network of the FRITZ!Box. The preconfigured name of the wireless radio network (SSID) is consists of “FRITZ!Box 6820 LTE” and two capital letters, and is printed on the bottom of the housing. 4. Click “OK”. The field for the network key appears, along with the information that you can establish the connection by pressing a button on the router: 5.
Establishing a Wireless LAN Connection Using WPS Connecting on Other Wireless Devices Using WPS Here is how to establish a wireless connection with WPS on a wireless LAN device without Windows: 1. If the “WLAN” LED on the FRITZ!Box is off, press the “WLAN” button briefly. The wireless radio network of the FRITZ!Box will be switched on. 2. Use your wireless device to search for wireless networks in the vicinity. See the documentation of the wireless LAN device for instructions on how to do this. 3.
Entering the Network Key on the Wireless Device 7.2 Entering the Network Key on the Wireless Device You can establish a wireless LAN connection by entering the FRITZ!Box network key on the wireless device. The preset network key is printed on the bottom of the housing on the FRITZ!Box. A new network key can be entered in the user interface. 1. If the “WLAN” LED on the FRITZ!Box is off, press the “WLAN” button briefly. The wireless radio network will be switched on. 2.
The FRITZ!Box User Interface 8 The FRITZ!Box User Interface The FRITZ!Box has a user interface you can open in a web browser on your computer. In the user interface you can configure the FRITZ!Box, enable or disable functions and receive information on the FRITZ!Box and on your connections. 8.1 Opening the User Interface The FRITZ!Box user interface can be opened on any computer connected with the FRITZ!Box. 1. Start a web browser on your computer. 2. Enter http://fritz.
Overview: FRITZ!Box at a Glance 8.2 Overview: FRITZ!Box at a Glance All important information about the FRITZ!Box is displayed under “Overview” in the FRITZ!Box user interface. By clicking the linked entries you can jump from the “Overview” page to the corresponding menus and configure other settings.
Standard View and Advanced View 8.3 Standard View and Advanced View The FRITZ!Box user interface has two views: the standard view and the advanced view. Enable the advanced view in the “Internet” and “Home Network” areas only if you have advanced network expertise. Incorrect combinations of settings in these areas can produce a situation in which the FRITZ!Box user interface can no longer be opened. Upon delivery, the FRITZ!Box interface is set to display the standard view.
Assigning FRITZ!Box a Name 8.4 Assigning FRITZ!Box a Name You can assign an individual name for your FRITZ!Box in the FRITZ!Box user interface.
Password Protection: Using FRITZ!Box Safely 9 Password Protection: Using FRITZ!Box Safely Your FRITZ!Box contains many personalized settings for your home network and your Internet connection. For this reason we recommend protecting access to the user interface of your FRITZ!Box with a password. A preconfigured password is already set in your FRITZ!Box upon delivery. This means the user interface of your FRITZ!Box is protected with a password from the start.
Setting a FRITZ!Box Password 9.2 Setting a FRITZ!Box Password Overview The basic method of logging in to the FRITZ!Box user interface is to enter the FRITZ!Box password. With this password all users can open the user interface and access all of the FRITZ!Box’s contents and settings. With the FRITZ!Box password it is not possible to access the FRITZ!Box from the Internet, however. In such a case you also require an account as a FRITZ!Box user; see Creating FRITZ!Box Users from page 33.
Creating FRITZ!Box Users Configuring the FRITZ!Box Password Here is how to set up a new FRITZ!Box password: 1. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface. 2. Select “System / FRITZ!Box Users / Login to Home Network”. 3. Select the option “Login with the FRITZ!Box password”. 4. Enter a password. 5. Click “Apply”. You will be directed to the welcome screen of your FRITZ!Box. 6. 9.3 Enter your user name to log in to the user interface of your FRITZ!Box.
Creating FRITZ!Box Users Rules You want to add FRITZ!Box with individual passwords to the preconfigured password of your FRITZ!Box or replace it? When setting passwords, comply with the following rules: • • Use a password rated as secure. • • Be sure to keep your passwords in a safe place! Select a password with at least twelve characters, which includes capitals and lower-case letters as well as numerals and special characters. Use the “Forgot Password” Push Service.
Creating FRITZ!Box Users 7. Save your entries by clicking “OK”. The FRITZ!Box user account has been configured. Repeat steps 3 to 7 to set up any other additional FRITZ!Box users. If you would like to use user accounts to log into the FRITZ!Box from the home network as well, also perform the following two steps: 8. Switch to the “Login to the Home Network” tab. Select the option “Login with FRITZ!Box user name and password” and click “Apply”. You will be directed to the welcome screen of your FRITZ!Box.
Creating FRITZ!Box Users A FRITZ!Box user who has been granted Internet access can use the MyFRITZ! service (myfritz.net) to access the corresponding FRITZ!Box from any location. From the Internet this user can reach only those FRITZ!Box functions for which she or he is authorized. Check at regular intervals whether a FRITZ!Box user still requires access to the FRITZ!Box from the Internet, and if not, disable this feature in the properties of the user.
“No login” Mode Disabling FRITZ!Box Users You can disable a user account without deleting it. The owner of a disabled account can no longer access the FRITZ!Box. You can neither delete nor disable the user account with which you are currently logged in to the user interface of your FRITZ!Box. 1. In the user interface, open the “System / FRITZ!Box Users / User” menu. 2. Click the “Edit” button for the user account to be disabled. 3. Remove the checkmark in front of the “User account enabled” option.
Configuring an Internet Connection in the Mobile Communications Network 10 Configuring an Internet Connection in the Mobile Communications Network The Internet connection for the mobile telephone network has to be set up once in the FRITZ!Box, then it is always available. Along with the SIM card, you received a PIN (Personal Identification Number) and a corresponding PUK (Personal Unlock Key) or a Super PIN from your mobile telephone network provider. Keep both numbers handy.
FRITZ!Box as an Internet Router 11 FRITZ!Box as an Internet Router The FRITZ!Box connects computers in your home network with the Internet. This chapter explains the possibilities presented by using the FRITZ!Box as an Internet router and how to take advantage of them. 11.1 Parental Controls: Access Profiles for Internet Use Using access profiles you can control the use of the Internet by devices in your network.
Parental Controls: Access Profiles for Internet Use No Network Device without Access Profile • Network devices that log in to the home network for the first time are automatically assigned the preconfigured “Standard” access profile. As soon as a network device is registered in the home network you can assign a different access profile. • Network devices that log in to the FRITZ!Box guest network are automatically assigned the “Guest” access profile.
Parental Controls: Access Profiles for Internet Use The “Guest” Access Profile Property Description Limitations The profile has the following settings configured upon delivery: • There are no time restrictions. • HTTPS queries are permitted. • The web pages indexed by the German federal government (BPjM) will be filtered. You can use the BPjM module only if you select “Germany” as your country on the “System / Region and Language / Regional Options” page. • Surfing and mail are allowed.
Parental Controls: Access Profiles for Internet Use The “Blocked” Access Profile Property Description Limitations This profile blocks Internet use. Changeable The “Blocked” profile cannot be changed. Online Time The online time is defined as follows: Setting Description Period On a timetable you define when the Internet connection may be used. Online time For each day of the week you define how long the Internet is allowed to be used.
Parental Controls: Access Profiles for Internet Use Permitted Websites Access to websites with inappropriate content can be blocked using filters. The following filtering options are available: • Prevent HTTP queries: You can prevent HTTPS queries. HTTPS is used, for instance, to open Facebook, Gmail and online banking. • Permit websites with a whitelist: – The whitelist is a filter list that should be used when access should be limited to just a few websites.
Parental Controls: Access Profiles for Internet Use Internet Access by Network Applications You can list network applications for which you would like to block communication with the Internet. For instance, you can prohibit file sharing programs or online games from communicating over the Internet. Configuring Parental Controls Preparations • Configure the access profiles required for the members of the home network; see Configuring an Access Profile on page 44.
Parental Controls: Access Profiles for Internet Use Editing Filter Lists Editing a Filter List 1. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface. 2. Select the “Internet / Filters” menu. 3. Select the “Lists” tab. 4. Select the list you would like to edit and then click “Edit”. 5. Edit the list in the window that opens. Adding Network Applications Adding a Network Application 1. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface. 2. Select the “Internet / Filters” menu. 3. Select the “Lists” tab. 4. Click 5.
Parental Controls: Access Profiles for Internet Use AVM FRITZ!Box Parental Controls • The AVM FRITZ!Box software can be downloaded free of charge from the AVM website. • The AVM FRITZ!Box parental control software must be installed on every Windows computer on which users are configured who are to be protected by parental controls. • AVM FRITZ!Box parental controls are installed on the computer as a service. The service must be enabled at all times.
Sharing: Making Computers Accessible from the Internet 11.2 Sharing: Making Computers Accessible from the Internet With default settings in the FRITZ!Box, programs on your computer and LAN cannot be accessed from the Internet. For applications like online games and file sharing software or server services like HTTP, FTP, VPN, terminal and remote access servers, you have to make your computer accessible for other Internet users.
Sharing: Making Computers Accessible from the Internet TCP IPv4: UDP Within IPv4 networks you can open the FRITZ!Box firewall for the protocols TCP and UDP when entering the port range. One port can be opened for exactly one computer. IPv6: Within IPv6 networks you can open the FRITZ!Box firewall for the protocols TCP and UDP when entering the port range. One port can be opened for each computer in the network.
Sharing: Making Computers Accessible from the Internet Determining the IPv4 Address for Accessing the FRITZ!Box If you have enabled ports for forwarding in the FRITZ!Box, other Internet users can access your computers at the IP address assigned to your FRITZ!Box by the Internet service provider. This is a public IPv4 address. Here is how to determine the public IPv4 address of the FRITZ!Box: 1. Open any Internet page in order to establish an Internet connection. 2. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface. 3.
Dynamic DNS: Name Instead of IP Address 11.3 Dynamic DNS: Name Instead of IP Address Dynamic DNS is an Internet service that makes it possible for the FRITZ!Box to remain accessible from the Internet at all times under a fixed name, even though the public IP address changes. Dynamic DNS can be used as an alternative to MyFRITZ!. Both services can be used in parallel. You must register with a dynamic DNS provider to use this service.
Prioritization: Right of Way for Internet Access HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) The HTTPS protocol is used for access over the Internet. HTTPS is an Internet protocol for bug-proof communication between the web server and the browser in the World Wide Web. Enable this protocol to allow access to the FRITZ!Box from the Internet. Enabling HTTPS in the FRITZ!Box 1. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface. 2. Enable the advanced view. 3. Select the “Internet / Permit Access” menu. 4.
Prioritization: Right of Way for Internet Access Real-time Applications This category is suitable for applications with high demands on transmission rates and reaction times (for example, IPTV or video on demand). • Network applications of this category always have priority over other applications accessing the Internet at the same time. • When the Internet connection is working at full capacity, the network packets of the applications of this category will always be sent first.
Prioritization: Right of Way for Internet Access Background Applications This category is suitable for applications that do not require any high transmission rates and which are not time-critical (for example, peer-to-peer services or automatic updates). • Network applications assigned to this category are always treated with the lowest priority when the Internet connection is working at full capacity.
VPN: Remote Access to the Home Network 11.6 VPN: Remote Access to the Home Network Via a VPN (Virtual Private Network) a secure remote access to the network of the FRITZ!Box can be established. VPN in the FRITZ!Box IPSec VPN in the FRITZ!Box is based on the IPSec standard. Computer—LAN Computer-LAN linkup: VPN connections can be configured for individual remote computers. LAN—LAN LAN-LAN linkup: VPN connections can be configured for remote networks.
VPN: Remote Access to the Home Network Configuring VPN in the FRITZ!Box 1. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface. 2. Enable the advanced view. 3. Select the “Internet / Permit Access” menu. 4. Select the “VPN” page. See also the Help available in the FRITZ!Box user interface for assistance with configuring VPN. Supplementary Software for VPN All of the information required for a VPN is saved in a configuration file. The terminals involved in any VPN must receive this file.
Freely Selectable DNS Servers 11.7 Freely Selectable DNS Servers DNS servers are preset in the FRITZ!Box for IPv4 and IPv6. These are the DNS servers assigned by the Internet service provider. For both IPv4 and IPv6, the preset DNS server can be replaced by a free DNS server. Free DNS servers include, for instance, OpenDNS and Google DNS. Here is how to change the DNS server entry: The “DNSv6” page is displayed only if you enabled IPv6 support for the FRITZ!Box on the “IPv6” page. 1.
IPv6: The New Internet Protocol The home user relies on the authenticity of the IP address returned by the DNS server. Authentic means that the response is the IP address of the desired website, and not a faked IP address that leads to a fake website. DNSSEC can ensure that the returned addresses are authentic. Support with the FRITZ!Box The FRITZ!Box supports DNSSEC queries over UDP. The FRITZ!Box has a DNS proxy. The computers in the home network use the FRITZ!Box as a DNS server.
IPv6: The New Internet Protocol If your mobile communications provider supports IPv6, the FRITZ!Box can establish IPv6 connections: • IPv6 support can be switched on in the FRITZ!Box user interface. • For simultaneous use of IPv6 and IPv4, the FRITZ!Box supports Dual Stack and Dual-Stack Lite. This means that the FRITZ!Box can communicate with both IPv4 and IPv6 domains in the Internet. • The FRITZ!Box supports native IPv6 and IPv6 with a tunnel protocol.
LISP: FRITZ!Box as a LISP Router Configuring IPv6 in the FRITZ!Box 1. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface. 2. Enable the advanced view. 3. Select the “Internet / Account Information” menu. 4. Select the “IPv6” page and configure IPv6 in the FRITZ!Box. See the Help available in the FRITZ!Box user interface for more information. Configuring IPv6 on the Computer You can establish connections in the IPv6 range of the Internet only if IPv6 is installed and enabled on the computers in your home network.
LISP: FRITZ!Box as a LISP Router Definition and Components LISP: Definition LISP: Locator/Identifier Separation Protocol IP protocol LISP is a protocol for the transmission of IP packets. IP address pairs LISP uses IP address pairs: Tunnel protocol • One IP address for identification, which is called the EID (Endpoint Identifier). The EID can be the IP address of a host or an entire IP subnet. • One IP address for the location, known as the RLOC (Routing Locator).
LISP: FRITZ!Box as a LISP Router Components of a LISP System Mapping system The mapping system is responsible for allocating the EIDs to the RLOCs. ETR (Egress Tunnel The ETR accepts IP packets whose destination Router) IP address contained in the external header is the ETR’s own RLOC. ETR unpacks the LISP packets. ITR (Ingress Tunnel The ITR accepts IP packets from members of the Router) local IP network (EID network) and packs them into LISP packets.
LISP: FRITZ!Box as a LISP Router • Transport of address families: IPv4 via IPv4, IPv4 via IPv6, IPv6 via IPv6, IPv6 via IPv4 Example: The encapsulation of IPv6 packets in IPv4 headers allows IPv6 web sites to be connected over IPv4. Configuring FRITZ!Box as a LISP Router FRITZ!Box as a LISP Router • • The FRITZ!Box can be configured as a LISP router. As a LISP router the FRITZ!Box is an xTR (ETR and ITR). Preparations You need a LISP provider. Register with a LISP provider.
FRITZ!Box as a Wireless Access Point 12 FRITZ!Box as a Wireless Access Point The FRITZ!Box is a wireless access point for wireless devices like notebooks, tablets or smartphones. The FRITZ!Box can establish wireless LAN connections compliant with the fast Wireless N standard. The FRITZ!Box is preconfigured with encryption using today’s safest method WPA2. This encryption method is supported by most of the latest wireless devices.
Extending a Wireless LAN Network Switching Wireless LAN On and Off You can switch the wireless radio network of the FRITZ!Box on and off at any time, even when the device is hibernating. Press the “WLAN” button on the FRITZ!Box briefly. 12.2 Extending a Wireless LAN Network The range of a wireless radio network is not fixed.
Wireless LAN—Getting Technical 12.3 Wireless LAN—Getting Technical A wireless LAN is based on standards defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). These standards describe, for instance, the transmission rate, encryption methods and frequencies used in a wireless network. Throughput Rate The FRITZ!Box supports your choice of the standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n.
Wireless LAN—Getting Technical The use of the 802.11n standard—and thus the availability of higher throughput rates—is possible only if the wireless LAN connection is secured using the WPA2 security mechanism (AES-CCMP). Setting the Right Standard in the FRITZ!Box The throughput rate that can be achieved in your wireless radio network depends on the wireless standards used by the integrated wireless devices. These wireless standards must also be set in the FRITZ!Box.
Wireless LAN—Getting Technical 11n, 11g, 11b In your radio network there are wireless LAN devices that are compatible with one or all of the following standards: • • • 802.11n 802.11g 802.11b In this case set the wireless LAN standard for the 2.4-GHz frequency band to: 802.11n+b+g. The Standard for Security IEEE 802.11i The WPA2 security mechanism is defined in the IEEE 802.11i standard. WPA2 is an extension of the familiar security mechanism WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access).
Wireless LAN—Getting Technical Frequency Ranges Wireless LAN uses the frequency ranges at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz for transmission. With the FRITZ!Box 6820 LTE you can establish wireless LAN connections in the 2.4-GHz range. 2.4-GHz Frequency Band In the 2.4-GHz frequency band wireless LAN works in the same range as Bluetooth, microwave devices and various other devices like radio-controlled toys, garage-door openers and video bridges.
Wireless LAN—Getting Technical Wireless Auto Channel With the wireless auto channel function, the FRITZ!Box automatically searches for the channel subject to the least interference. This process takes into consideration interference from radio networks in the vicinity (wireless access points) and potential sources of interference (for instance video bridges, baby monitors, microwave ovens).
FRITZ!Box Connects Network Devices 13 FRITZ!Box Connects Network Devices All network devices connected with the FRITZ!Box comprise a network. Network devices include, for instance, computers, game consoles and smartphones. The devices can be connected with the FRITZ!Box by cable or wirelessly. This chapter describes the network settings in the FRITZ!Box and how you can change them. You will also learn how you can change the IP settings for the computer in the most common operating systems. 13.
Network Settings in the FRITZ!Box Accessing Network Devices by Mouse Click Network devices that can be reached over the HTTP protocol can be accessed within the home network with a the click of the mouse. The name of the network device. Clicking the device name opens the user interface of the HTTP application. Network Devices: Settings The settings described in the following section can be configured for each network device individually.
Network Settings in the FRITZ!Box • The “Start Computer” button Using this button you can start the computer every time it is accessed from the Internet. • Starting automatically With the “Start this computer automatically as soon as it is accessed from the Internet” option the computer is started automatically when it is accessed from the Internet. Configuring Settings The settings are configured in the detailed view of the individual network devices: 1.
Network Settings in the FRITZ!Box Reserved IP Addresses The following IPv4 addresses cannot be assigned because they are reserved for certain purposes: IP Address / Purpose Value This IP address is used by the FRITZ!Box itself 192.168.178.1 This IP address is the broadcast ad192.168.178.255 dress used to send messages into the network The entire IP network 192.168.180.0 in the FRITZ!Box is reserved for internal purposes. IPv4 addresses from this network may not be assigned to the FRITZ!Box.
Network Settings in the FRITZ!Box IPv4 Address in Case of Emergency The FRITZ!Box has a fixed IPv4 address that cannot be changed. The FRITZ!Box always can be reached at this IPv4 address. Emergency IPv4 address 169.254.1.1 For instructions about how to handle the emergency IPv4 address, see the section Opening the User Interface Using an Emergency IP Address from page 106. DHCP Server for IPv4 The FRITZ!Box has a DHCP server for the IPv4 range.
Network Settings in the FRITZ!Box Fixed IPv4 Addresses When the DHCP Server Is Enabled If you would like to configure fixed IPv4 addresses on individual computers connected with the FRITZ!Box even though the DHCP server is enabled, please note the following: • The IPv4 addresses must be from the IPv4 network of the FRITZ!Box. • The IPv4 addresses may not come from the address range of the DHCP server. • Each IPv4 address can be assigned only once.
Network Settings in the FRITZ!Box Additional IPv6 Routers in the Home Network • IPv6 prefixes from other IPv6 routers You can allow the network devices connected to the FRITZ!Box to receive IPv6 prefixes announced by other IPv6 routers in the local network. • Also announce DNSv6 server via router advertisement With this setting you specify that the FRITZ!Box announces the local DNSv6 server in the local network via router advertisement.
Network Settings in the FRITZ!Box Changing Network Settings 1. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface. 2. Enable the advanced view. 3. Select the “Home Network / Home Network Overview” menu. 4. Select the “Network Settings” page. 5. Click the “IPv4 Addresses” or “IPv6 Addresses” button, depending on the address range you would like to change.
Obtaining an IP Address Automatically 13.2 Obtaining an IP Address Automatically The FRITZ!Box has its own DHCP server, which assigns IP addresses to the connected computers. The connected computers must be configured such that they can receive their IP addresses automatically. The steps for checking and adjusting this option differ among the operating systems. See the relevant section for your operating system. If FRITZ!Box is operated in a network, no other DHCP server may be activated in this network.
Obtaining an IP Address Automatically 7. Click “OK” to save the settings. 8. Enable the options “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” for the Internet protocol version 6 (TCP/IPv6) as well. The computer receives an IP address from the FRITZ!Box. Obtaining an IP Address Automatically in Mac OS X 1. Select the “System Preferences” in the Apple menu. 2. In the “System Preferences” window, click the “Network” icon. 3.
Configuring Internet Access for Guests 14 Configuring Internet Access for Guests With the FRITZ!Box you can provide houseguests with an Internet connection of their own. At this guest access they can surf the web with their own devices, but cannot access the contents of your home network. 14.1 Wireless Guest Access: Private Hotspot For your guests you can configure a wireless guest access. The wireless guest access is your private hotspot.
Wireless Guest Access: Private Hotspot Manually Registering a Wireless Device with the Wireless Guest Access 1. Your guest starts the wireless LAN software of her or his wireless device and searches for the guest network. 2. Your guests authorize themselves using the network key you assigned. The wireless LAN connection will be established. Registering a Wireless Device with the Wireless Guest Access via QR Code 1. Print out the QR code for your guest. 2.
MyFRITZ!: Accessing the FRITZ!Box from Anywhere 15 MyFRITZ!: Accessing the FRITZ!Box from Anywhere 15.1 Overview: The MyFRITZ! Overview MyFRITZ! is an Internet service from AVM, with which you can access your FRITZ!Box from anywhere. MyFRITZ! Functions Using an active Internet connection on any computer, tablet or smartphone, with MyFRITZ! accessing your FRITZ!Box from anywhere is safe and simple.
Creating a MyFRITZ! Account 15.2 Creating a MyFRITZ! Account Overview A MyFRITZ! account is required in order to be able to use MyFRITZ!. Requirements • • The computer is connected with the Internet. You can access your e-mail on this computer. Rules Comply with the following rules when assigning a password for your MyFRITZ! account: • Your MyFRITZ! password must be different from the password of your FRITZ!Box user account. • • Use a password rated as secure.
Registering the FRITZ!Box with the MyFRITZ! Account 6. If you do not have a user account yet, you will be prompted to set one up by assigning a user name and an additional password. If you already have a FRITZ!Box user account, follow the instructions in the FRITZ!Box user interface. 7. You receive an e-mail from MyFRITZ! containing a registration link. If possible, open the e-mail on the computer on which you began setting up the account. Click the registration link. 8.
Configuring MyFRITZ!App Registering with an Existing MyFRITZ! Account 1. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface. 2. From the “Internet / MyFRITZ!” menu, select the setting “Register the FRITZ!Box with an existing MyFRITZ! account” and follow the instructions. 15.4 Configuring MyFRITZ!App Overview If you would like to access your FRITZ!Box from a smartphone or tablet, you can do so using the free MyFRITZ!App from AVM. The MyFRITZ!App is available in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
Using MyFRITZ! 4. To register with the FRITZ!Box, enter the data of your FRITZ!Box user account. MyFRITZ! is opened. Configuration of the MyFRITZ! is concluded. 15.5 Using MyFRITZ! Overview With MyFRITZ! you can access your FRITZ!Box directly via your home network, the Internet, or the MyFRITZ!App on your mobile device. Note that you have access to only those FRITZ!Box areas which your rights in the FRITZ!Box authorize you to access.
Using MyFRITZ! MyFRITZ! in the Home Network 1. Open a web browser. 2. Enter “myfritz.net” in the address field of the browser. 3. Log in to the user interface of your FRITZ!Box. MyFRITZ! is opened.
Push Services: Using Notification Services 16 Push Services: Using Notification Services Push services are notification services that inform you about the activities of your FRITZ!Box and assist you in saving your passwords and FRITZ!Box settings. With the push services you can have e-mail sent to you at regular intervals informing you about the latest connections, usage and configuration of your FRITZ!Box. Various push services are available in the user interface under “System / Push Service”.
Enabling Push Services 16.2 Enabling Push Services A wizard is available in the FRITZ!Box user interface to guide you step by step through the configuration of push services. 1. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface. 2. Select “Wizards”. 3. Start the “Configure Push Service” Wizard. The wizard guides you through the menus and dialogs to enable the push services. 16.3 Configuring Push Services You can adjust the push services to your needs, and also disable any or all push services. 1.
Diagnostics: Checking Function and Security 17 Diagnostics: Checking Function and Security In the “Diagnostics” area the FRITZ!Box offers you the possibility of checking the status of functions and security-relevant settings of your FRITZ!Box. This ensures safe operation of the FRITZ!Box and makes sure that it is kept up with the latest technical developments. 17.
Checking the Security of the FRITZ!Box 17.2 Checking the Security of the FRITZ!Box In the “Security” overview the FRITZ!Box offers you a list of all security-relevant settings that control access to the FRITZ!Box from the Internet or from the home network. This shows, for instance, which ports are open, which users are logged in on or off the FRITZ!Box, which wireless devices are connected with the FRITZ!Box and whether the latest FRITZ!OS is installed.
Saving and Restoring Settings 18 Saving and Restoring Settings All of the settings you configure in the FRITZ!Box can be saved in a backup file. With this file you can restore your settings at any time: • in the same FRITZ!Box or another FRITZ!Box of the same model • in a different FRITZ!Box model. In this case you can select which settings are to be applied to the FRITZ!Box. 18.1 Saving Settings Backup files that are not protected by assigning a password are a security risk.
Restoring Settings 18.2 Restoring Settings With the “Restore” function in the “System / Backup” you can have all settings from a backup file you created with this or another FRITZ!Box loaded to your FRITZ!Box. Your current FRITZ!Box settings will be overwritten by this function. You can use the following backup files to restore settings: • Backup files created with the same FRITZ!Box. If you apply settings from a backup file created with the same FRITZ!Box, all settings will be restored in full.
Restarting the FRITZ!Box 18.3 Restarting the FRITZ!Box You can restart the FRITZ!Box via the user interface or on the device. A restart may be necessary if the FRITZ!Box no longer reacts, or if Internet connections can no longer be established for no apparent reason. All components of the FRITZ!Box are reinitialized and the event messages deleted. The FRITZ!Box settings and any messages saved on the internal memory of the FRITZ!Box will not be deleted upon restarting. Restarting from the User Interface 1.
Update: Updating FRITZ!OS 19 Update: Updating FRITZ!OS Always install the latest version of FRITZ!OS on all FRITZ! products in your FRITZ!Box home network. This keeps your FRITZ! products up to date and ensures optimum synchronization of all devices in your home network. AVM provides regular free FRITZ!OS updates for your FRITZ!Box. FRITZ!OS is the operating system of the FRITZ!Box and controls all functions and settings of your FRITZ!Box.
Updating FRITZ!Box Automatically Procedure Description Notify me about new versions of FRITZ!OS and install necessary updates automatically (recommended) The FRITZ!Box indicates that a new version of FRITZ!OS is available on the start page. You start the update yourself; see page 97. Updates which AVM regards as necessary for continued secure and reliable operation (for instance, security updates) will be installed automatically. The FRITZ!Box selects a suitable time for the update, generally at night.
Performing an Update with the Wizard 19.2 Performing an Update with the Wizard A wizard is available in the FRITZ!Box user interface to assist you in updating your FRITZ!Box. The wizard checks whether an update of the FRITZ!OS is available for your FRITZ!Box and guides you step by step through installation. Performing the Update 1. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface. 2. Select “Wizards”. 3. Start the “Update” wizard. The Wizard checks whether a FRITZ!OS update is available for your FRITZ!Box.
Performing a Manual Update 19.3 Performing a Manual Update In some cases it is not possible to perform an automatic update, for instance when the FRITZ!Box is not connected to the Internet. Then you have the option of performing an update manually.
Performing a Manual Update Performing a FRITZ!OS Update 1. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface. 2. Enable the advanced view. 3. Select “System / Update / FRITZ!OS File”. 4. Click the “Save Settings” button to save the current settings of your FRITZ!Box on your computer and save the export file on your computer. Using this file you can restore the settings of your FRITZ!Box as needed. 5. Click the “Browse...
Taking FRITZ!Box Out of Operation 20 Taking FRITZ!Box Out of Operation In this chapter you receive tips and recommendations for taking the FRITZ!Box out of operation. 20.1 Removing the SIM Card If you want to end operation of the FRITZ!Box, remove the SIM card from the slot. To do this, press the SIM card briefly. 20.2 Deleting User Settings To delete all individual user settings you’ve configured in your FRITZ!Box, use the “Load Factory Settings” function.
Uninstalling Supplementary Software Saving FRITZ!Box Settings Before loading the factory settings, save all of the settings you made in your FRITZ!Box to a backup file. With this backup file you can restore your settings to the FRITZ!Box at any time or load them to another FRITZ!Box. For more information on this, see the section Saving and Restoring Settings from page 92.
Uninstalling Supplementary Software Uninstalling Programs in Windows 8 1. Press the Windows key time. and the X key at the same A menu is opened that contains all of the important functions of Windows 8. 2. Click the “Programs and Features” entry. The “Uninstall or change a program” list shows all of the programs installed on your computer. 3. Mark the AVM program you want to remove in the list. 4. Click the “Uninstall” button. The program will be removed.
Help in Case of Errors 21 Help in Case of Errors Here you can find assistance if you are not able to open the user interface of your FRITZ!Box or if errors occur with wireless LAN connections. For more help, see the AVM Knowledge Base in the Internet: avm.de/service 21.1 The User Interface Does Not Open If the FRITZ!Box user interface cannot be opened, this can have various causes. Work through the following steps in sequence until the error has been resolved. Entering http://fritz.
The User Interface Does Not Open Clearing the Cache of your Web Browser If the web browser shows only a blank, white page, empty the cache: Firefox 1. Click the “Menu” button and select “History / Clear Recent History...”. Or click “History” in the menu bar and select “Clear Recent History...”. 2. In the “Clear Recent History” dialog, select “Everything”, and under “Details”, check only the “Cache” option. 3. Click “Clear Now”. Internet Explorer 1.
The User Interface Does Not Open Checking the Proxy Settings of the Web Browser If a proxy server is enabled in your web browser, the address of the FRITZ!Box must be entered as an exception. Check your web browser settings. Firefox 1. Click the orange Firefox button and select “Options / Options”. Or click “Tools” in the menu bar and select “Options”. 2. Select “Advanced / Network”. 3. Under “Connection”, click the “Settings...” button. 4.
The User Interface Does Not Open Other Web Browsers Check whether the use of a proxy server is enabled. If so, enter http://fritz.box as an exception in the proxy server settings. For more information on the proxy settings, see the Help for your web browser. Configuring the Computer’s Network Adapter On your computer, enable the setting “Obtain an IP address automatically” for the network adapter used to connect to the FRITZ!Box. For instructions, see page 78.
Cannot Establish a Wireless LAN Connection 21.2 Cannot Establish a Wireless LAN Connection If you cannot establish a wireless LAN connection between your computer and the FRITZ!Box, this may be due to a variety of causes. Work through the following steps in sequence until the error has been resolved. Switching On the Computer’s Wireless LAN Adapter The wireless LAN adapter in your computer must be ready for operation.
Wireless LAN Connection Interrupted Entering the Correct Network Key If you establish the wireless connection manually, enter the correct network key, which is found in the user interface of your FRITZ!Box: 1. Connect a computer to the FRITZ!Box with a network cable; see page 21. 2. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface. 3. Select “Wireless / Security”. 4. Take note of the network key or click “Apply” and print out the wireless LAN security settings. 21.
Wireless LAN Connection Interrupted Configuring Automatic Radio Channel Selection Configure automatic selection of the radio channel in the FRITZ!Box. Then the FRITZ!Box will automatically select a radio channel with as little interference as possible. 1. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface. 2. Select “Wireless / Radio Channel”. 3. Enable the option “Set radio channel settings automatically (recommended)”. 4. Click “Apply”.
Technical Specifications 22 Technical Specifications Facts worth knowing: Here you will find comprehensive technical data on your FRITZ!Box 6820 LTE. 22.1 Ports and Interfaces • LTE modem compliant with 3GPP standard, release 8 LTE category 4 UE • LTE frequency bands – Band 20: 800 MHz range (digital dividend) – Band 3: 1.8 GHz range – Band 7: 2.6 GHz range – Band 1: 2.1 GHz range – Band 8: 900 GHz range – Band 5: 850 GHz range • UMTS Frequency Bands – Band 1: 2.
Router Functions 22.2 Router Functions • • • • • • • • Router DHCP server Firewall with IP masquerading/NAT IPv4 and IPv6 Parental controls and filter lists Port sharing Dynamic DNS VPN 22.3 User Interface and Display • Configuration and status messages via a web browser on a connected computer • Five LEDs indicate the condition of the device 22.4 Device Properties • • • • Dimensions (W x D x H): approx.
Cable • Average power consumption: 4 W The average power consumption was determined at room temperature (23 °C to 27 °C) with the following load: – wireless LAN on; no devices registered via wireless LAN – one network device connected to the LAN port; no data transfer 22.5 Cable Network Cable (White/Yellow) Use The network cable is used to connect computers and network devices to the FRITZ!Box 6820 LTE. • AVM recommends using a network cable no more than 100 meters long.
Cable Replacement The network cable is a standard cable. • As a replacement, use a standard Cat-5 network cable. Replacement cable is available from specialized vendors.
Customer Service 23 Customer Service Be it further product documentation, frequently asked questions, tips or support—this chapter presents information on all important service topics. 23.1 FRITZ!Box Help In the FRITZ!Box user interface you can open the detailed Help by clicking the “question mark” icon. The Help presents descriptions and instructions on all settings and functions of your FRITZ!Box. 23.
Feedback on FRITZ!Box 23.3 Feedback on FRITZ!Box In various places in the user interface, the FRITZ!Box offers you the opportunity to send concrete feedback to AVM. Your feedback helps us to continually improve the FRITZ!Box. When you submit feedback, only the technical data and no personal data are transmitted to AVM. These data are used for the exclusive purpose of product improvement. A corresponding message appears in the Event Log, stating that the feedback was sent to AVM.
Assistance from the Support Team 23.4 Assistance from the Support Team If you have problems with your FRITZ!Box, proceed as follows: 1. If you have questions about starting operation of your FRITZ!Box, please consult the following chapters: – Before You Connect the FRITZ!Box from page 16 – Connecting the FRITZ!Box from page 19 – Connecting a Computer with a Network Cable from page 21 – Connecting Devices with the FRITZ!Box over Wireless LAN from page 23 2.
Legal Notice Legal Notice This documentation and the software it describes are protected by copyright. AVM grants the nonexclusive right to use the software, which is supplied exclusively in object code format. The licensee may create only one copy of the software, which may be used exclusively for backup use. AVM reserves all rights that are not expressly granted to the licensee.
Manufacturer’s Warranty We offer a manufacturer’s warranty of 5 years on the hardware of this original product. The warranty period begins with the date of purchase by the first end user. Compliance with the warranty period can be proven by submission of the original invoice or comparable documents. This warranty does not restrict your warranty rights based on the contract of sale or other statutory rights.
Index A E access profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 44 ambient conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 auto channel (wireless LAN). . . . . . . . . 69 automatic error report . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 automatic updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 e-mail notifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 electrical power connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 electricity FRITZ!Box consumption . . . . . . . . 111 emergency IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H K help customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 online help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 support team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 home network network devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 hotspot (wireless LAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 HTTPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 hub LAN .
network key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 new start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 night service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 notice legal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 security diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 settings Internet access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 IP address . . . . . . . . . . .
V videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 views of the user interface advanced view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 standard view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 VPN client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 configuration wizard. . . . . . . . . . . . 55 using remote access. . . . . . . . . . . . 54 W wake on LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 whitelist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
