Operating Instructions and Installation Instructions

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Taking FRITZ!Box Out of Operation
26 Taking FRITZ!Box Out of Operation
In this chapter you receive tips and recommendations for taking the
FRITZ!Box out of operation.
26.1 Loading Factory Settings
When the factory settings are restored to the FRITZ!Box, all of
the settings in the FRITZ!Box are restored to their condition
upon delivery. This way you can delete incorrect settings that
prevent the FRITZ!Box from functioning properly.
Resetting the FRITZ!Box has the following effects:
• All settings you made in the FRITZ!Box will be deleted.
• The network key in the factory settings will be activated
again.
• The IP configuration of the factory settings will be re-
stored.
You have the option of restoring the factory settings using the
FRITZ!Box user interface or a telephone connected with the
FRITZ!Box. The page 174 section describes how to restore the
factory settings with the user interface. How to restore them
using a telephone is described in the Loading Factory Set-
tings on page 172 section.
Preparing to Load Factory Settings
Before loading the factory settings of your FRITZ!Box, save
your settings.
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 Saving and Restoring the FRITZ!Box Settings
from page 41 section.
Restoring the factory settings is also recommended if you
would like to pass the FRITZ!Box to another user.