FRITZ!Box 7560 Configuration and Operation
Table of Contents Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Conventions in the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 1 The FRITZ!Box 7560 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2 Ports, Interfaces, Buttons and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2.1 2.2 2.3 Ports and Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 8 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 9 The FRITZ!Box User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Opening the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Overview: FRITZ!Box at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Standard View and Advanced View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Assigning FRITZ!Box a Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 12.7 12.8 12.9 12.10 13 13.1 13.2 14 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 14.5 14.6 14.7 14.8 14.9 14.10 14.11 14.12 15 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 FRITZ!Box as an Internet Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Parental Controls: Access Profiles for Internet Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Sharing: Making Computers Accessible from the Internet . . . . . . . 62 Dynamic DNS: Name Instead of IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 FRITZ!Box as a Base Station for DECT Cordless Telephones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 Paging Cordless Telephones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Registering a Cordless Telephone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Deregistering a Cordless Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Enabling DECT Eco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 22.1 22.2 22.3 22.4 22.5 MyFRITZ!: Accessing the FRITZ!Box from Anywhere . . 139 Overview: The MyFRITZ! Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Creating a MyFRITZ! Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Registering a FRITZ!Box with an Existing MyFRITZ! Account . . . . . 141 Configuring the MyFRITZ!App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Using MyFRITZ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29 29.1 29.2 29.3 29.4 29.5 29.6 30 30.1 30.2 30.3 30.4 Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Ports and Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Router Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 User Interface and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Instructions Before connecting the FRITZ!Box 7560, 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.
• The base of the FRITZ!Box can heat up during normal operation. This heat can cause damage to heat-sensitive surfaces. – Do not place the FRITZ!Box on heat-sensitive surfaces. • 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 and from the ADSL or VDSL line.
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.
The FRITZ!Box 7560 1 The FRITZ!Box 7560 Welcome! We are pleased you decided on a FRITZ!Box. The FRITZ!Box 7560 is the hub of your home network, connecting your computers and network devices with the Internet. You can operate the FRITZ!Box as an Internet router on a ADSL or VDSL line. The FRITZ!Box is equipped with ports to connect computers, a USB device and a telephone, an answering machine or a fax machine. Additionally, the FRITZ!Box supports the radio technologies wireless LAN and DECT.
Ports, Interfaces, Buttons and LEDs 2 Ports, Interfaces, Buttons and LEDs This chapter describes the ports, interfaces, buttons and LEDs of the FRITZ!Box. Ports and Interfaces Power/DSL Fon DECT WLAN Info WLAN DSL DSL/ VDSL FON 1 Analog telephone, fax, answering machine LAN 1 LAN 2 LAN LA AN 3 DEC T 2.1 LAN 4 4 x gigabit-LAN computer, game console, network Power DECT telephone USB 2.0 Wireless storage media, printer 2.
Buttons • Wireless access point Integrated wireless access point for connecting to wireless LAN devices that use the radio standard IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11n (in the 2.4- or 5-GHz frequency band) or IEEE 802.11ac • DECT base station Integrated DECT base station that supports the DECT-ULE standard. Up to 6 cordless telephones that use the DECT radio standard can be connected, as well as up to 10 FRITZ!DECT smart plugs. 2.
LEDs Button Functions “WLAN” Button • • Switches wireless LAN on and off Establishes a wireless LAN connection using WPS, see Establishing a Wireless LAN Connection Using WPS from page 26 “DECT” Button • • Registers cordless telephones, see page 47 Pages cordless telephones, see page 108 Locking the Buttons on the FRITZ!Box You can lock the buttons on the FRITZ!Box.
LEDs Meaning of the LEDs LED Condition Power/DSL on Fon Meaning Device has electrical power and the DSL line is ready for operation flashing Device has electrical power and the connection to DSL is being established or has been interrupted on Telephone connection to the Internet is active flashing Messages in your voice mail or inbox This function must be supported by your telephony provider DECT WLAN Info on DECT function is enabled flashing Registration procedure for a DECT device in prog
LEDs Assigning Any Event to the “Info” LED The “Info” LED signals various events. Some events for which the “Info” LED flashes or lights up are preset. You can also assign to the LED any additional event you like. 1. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface. 2. Under “System / Buttons and LEDs”, click the ““Info” Display” tab. 3. In the “Freely Selectable Options” area, select an event from the list for the “Info” LED. 4. Click the “Apply” button.
Before You Connect the FRITZ!Box 3 3.1 Before You Connect the FRITZ!Box • • Read the Safety Instructions from page 8. • Make sure that the requirements for operating the FRITZ!Box have been met; see page 17. • Read the handling instructions for your FRITZ!Box on page 18. • Note the tips for passwords on page 19. Check the contents of your FRITZ!Box package. The contents are described on page 17.
Handling the FRITZ!Box • a connection to the Internet – DSL line with or without splitter: ADSL/ADSL2/ADSL2+ compliant with ITU G.992.1, ITU G.992.3 or ITU G.992.5 (Annex B or J) – or VDSL2 compliant with ITU G.993.2 – or an Internet cable access with cable modem – or another Internet connection • for the wireless LAN connection to tablets, smartphones and computers: Tablets, smartphones or computers that support wireless LAN compliant with IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.
Tips for Passwords 3.4 • If you would like to establish wireless connections between the FRITZ!Box and the computer, position the FRITZ!Box at a central location. • Make sure to keep sufficient distance from potential sources of interference like microwave devices or electric devices with large metal housings. Tips for Passwords Passwords are assigned at various places in the user interface to protect your settings and data in the FRITZ!Box.
Connecting the FRITZ!Box 4 Connecting the FRITZ!Box • • • 4.1 Read the Safety Instructions from page 8. Connect the FRITZ!Box to the power supply. Connect the FRITZ!Box with your ADSL or VDSL line. Connecting to Electrical Power WLAN Info DECT Fon Power/DSL DECT WLAN er Pow Power 1 LAN LAN 1 FON 1 DS DSLL 2 LAN LAN 2 3 LAN LAN 3 4 LAN LAN 4 1 FO FONN 1 Connecting to the power supply 1. Pick up the power supply unit included in the FRITZ!Box package.
Connecting to the Internet Connecting to the ADSL or VDSL Line DECT Fon Power/DSL DECT WLAN Info WLAN er Pow Power FO FON N1 1 LA LANN 1 LAN 2 3 LA LANN 3 4 LA LANN 4 1 FON DSL Connecting to a telephone socket 1. Insert the DSL cable (gray) into the “DSL” socket on the FRITZ!Box. 2. Insert the free end of the cable into the telephone socket on the wall. After a short time the “Power / DSL” LED on the FRITZ!Box lights up. The FRITZ!Box is ready to connect to the Internet.
Connecting to the Internet Connecting to a Router or a Network You can use the FRITZ!Box at an already existing Internet access. To do this the FRITZ!Box is connected to the router or network. A network cable is required to connect the FRITZ!Box to a router. 1. Insert one end of the cable into the socket on the FRITZ!Box labeled “LAN 1”. 2. Insert the other end of the cable into a network socket on the router or in the network.
Connecting a Computer with a Network Cable 5 Connecting a Computer with a Network Cable You can connect computers and other network devices with the FRITZ!Box using a network cable. 5.1 Connect the Computer One computer or other network device can be connected to each LAN port of the FRITZ!Box. WLAN Info DECT Fon Power/DSL DECT WLAN er Pow Power 1 LAN LAN 1 FON 1 DS DSLL 2 LAN LAN 2 3 LAN LAN 3 4 LAN LAN 4 1 FO FONN 1 Connecting a computer using a network cable 1.
Connecting a Network Hub or Switch 5.2 Connecting a Network Hub or Switch You can connect a network hub or network switch to the FRITZ!Box. WLAN Info DECT Fon Power/DSL DECT WLAN er Pow Power 1 LAN LAN 1 FON 1 1. DS DSLL 2 LAN LAN 2 3 LAN LAN 3 4 LAN LAN 4 1 FO FONN 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 168. 2.
Saving Energy at the LAN Ports Operating Mode Functionality and Power Consumption Power Mode In this setting LAN connections are established with a maximum transmission rate of 1 Gbit/s. Higher power consumption than in green mode if the LAN port is used. Green Mode As needed, the FRITZ!Box establishes LAN connections with a transmission rate of 100 Mbit/s. Lower power consumption than for the “Power Mode” setting.
Connecting Devices with the FRITZ!Box over Wireless LAN 6 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 7560” and two capital letters, and is printed on the bottom. 4. Click “Connect”. 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.
Entering the Network Key on the Wireless Device 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. Select the wireless radio network of the FRITZ!Box and start connecting with WPS. 4. For this step you have two minutes: Press the “WLAN” button on the FRITZ!Box and hold it down until the “WLAN” LED begins flashing.
Connecting to Mobile Devices Wirelessly Using the QR Code 3. Select the wireless radio network of the FRITZ!Box. The preconfigured name of the wireless radio network (SSID) is consists of “FRITZ!Box 7560” and two capital letters, and is printed on the bottom. 6.3 4. Click “Connect”. 5. Enter the network key of the FRITZ!Box in the wireless LAN software. 6. Start the connection procedure.
The FRITZ!Box User Interface 7 The FRITZ!Box User Interface The FRITZ!Box has a user interface you can open in a web browser on your computer or on mobile devices like a tablet or smartphone. 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. 7.1 Opening the User Interface The FRITZ!Box user interface can be opened on any computer, tablet or smartphone connected with the FRITZ!Box. 1.
Overview: FRITZ!Box at a Glance 7.2 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 or “more...” you can jump from the “Overview” page to the corresponding menus and configure settings there. The “Overview” page of the FRITZ!Box The name of your FRITZ!Box model is displayed in the header of the FRITZ!Box user interface.
Standard View and Advanced View 7.3 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 7.4 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 8 Password Protection: Using FRITZ!Box Safely Your FRITZ!Box contains many personalized settings for your home network, your telephone system and your Internet connection. For this reason we recommend protecting access to the user interface of your FRITZ!Box with a password. 8.1 Overview The FRITZ!Box offers two ways to configure password protection: Property FRITZ!Box Password FRITZ!Box User Password You specify a password. There are user accounts.
Setting a FRITZ!Box Password Rules 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. When you have forgotten a password, the FRITZ!Box sends you an access link to the e-mail address you specified.
Creating FRITZ!Box Users 8.3 Creating FRITZ!Box Users Overview You can set up as many as 18 user accounts in the FRITZ!Box. A FRITZ!Box user opens the user interface of the FRITZ!Box by entering her or his personal password. There she or he can view and change those contents or settings for which she or he has been granted access rights. It is up to you whether to use FRITZ!Box users instead of the FRITZ!Box password.
Creating FRITZ!Box Users 3. Click “Add User”. 4. Enter a user name, a valid e-mail address and a password. 5. Specify whether or not the FRITZ!Box user is allowed to access from the Internet the FRITZ!Box contents for which she or he has access rights. Keep in mind that in order to access the FRITZ!Box from the Internet, a corresponding service must also be enabled in the FRITZ!Box. Continue with the section Accessing the FRITZ!Box from the Internet from page 38 for instructions. 6.
Creating FRITZ!Box Users Preconfigured FRITZ!Box User: ftpuser The first time you open the overview of user accounts under “System / FRITZ!Box Users / Users”, the user “ftpuser” is already listed. This is because the FRITZ!NAS service, in which the storage media connected with the FRITZ!Box are summarized, can also be accessed over the protocols SAMBA and FTP. If you access FRITZ!NAS via Windows file sharing or an FTP client, your users must be authenticated by entering “ftpuser”.
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.
Creating FRITZ!Box Users • As a FRITZ!Box user with the “Smart home” right, you can switch your lamps or aquarium pumps on and off from anywhere in the world. The prerequisite is that you connect them to smart home devices from AVM (like FRITZ!DECT 200, for instance) which are integrated in the home network of your FRITZ!Box. You can remote control up to 10 switchable outlets over your MyFRITZ! access. Disabling FRITZ!Box Users You can disable a user account without deleting it.
“No login” Mode 8.4 “No login” Mode From within the home network you can operate the FRITZ!Box user interface without enabling password protection. This means that every user who accesses the interface of your FRITZ!Box can view and change all information and settings. In the “No login” mode, your private information is not sufficiently protected from malicious programs or unwelcome activities.
Configuring an Internet Connection in the FRITZ!Box 9 Configuring an Internet Connection in the FRITZ!Box Once you have connected the FRITZ!Box to your Internet connection, you must configure the Internet connection in the FRITZ!Box user interface so that the FRITZ!Box can establish the connection to your Internet service provider and connect to the Internet.
Configuring an Internet Connection for Cable Configuring Your Internet Connection Without the Wizard Choose this method if the FRITZ!Box is connected to a DSL modem or a DSL router, or integrated into an existing network. 1. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface. 2. Switch to the advanced view; see page 32. 3. Select the “Internet / Account Information” menu and enter your account information. 4. Click “Apply” to save your entries.
Internet Connection over LAN 1: FRITZ!Box as a Router 9.3 Internet Connection over LAN 1: FRITZ!Box as a Router You can use the FRITZ!Box at an already existing Internet access via the “LAN 1” socket. To do this the FRITZ!Box is connected to the router or network. For this kind of connection the FRITZ!Box can be configured as an independent router or as an IP client in the existing network.
Internet Connection over LAN 1: FRITZ!Box as a Router 4. Select the “More Internet service providers” entry from the “Internet service provider” drop-down list. 5. Select the “Other Internet service provider” entry from the second drop-down list. 6. From the “Connection” area, select the “External modem or router” option. 7. In the “Operating Mode” area, select the setting “Share existing Internet connection in the network (IP client mode)”.
Connecting Telephones and Other Terminal Devices 10 Connecting Telephones and Other Terminal Devices This chapter describes how to connect telephones, fax machines, answering machines and telephone systems (PBXs) to the FRITZ!Box. 10.1 Connecting an Analog Telephone or Terminal Device You can connect analog terminal equipment (telephone, fax machine, answering machine, telephone system) with a cable. Connecting a Telephone 1. Connect the telephone to the appropriate “FON 1” port on the FRITZ!Box.
Registering FRITZ!Fon and Other Cordless (DECT) Telephones 10.2 Registering FRITZ!Fon and Other Cordless (DECT) Telephones Up to six cordless DECT telephones can be registered with the FRITZ!Box. 1. Start the registration of your cordless telephone with a base station. 2. Press and hold down the “DECT” button on the FRITZ!Box until the “Info” LED on the FRITZ!Box flashes. 3.
Registering an iPhone or Android Smartphone • Outgoing calls are dialed using your landline at home rather than the mobile network. • You can accept calls to your Internet telephone numbers on your smartphone. • The smartphone can still be reached at the mobile telephone number. Registering a Smartphone with FRITZ!Box 1. Establish a wireless LAN connection to the FRITZ!Box on your smartphone; see page 26. 2. Install FRITZ!App Fon on your smartphone.
Connecting an IP Telephone 10.4 Connecting an IP Telephone IP telephones are special telephones for Internet telephony (“IP” stands for “Internet Protocol”). Connecting via LAN or Wireless LAN 1. Connect the IP telephone to the FRITZ!Box using a network cable or wireless LAN. The preconfigured wireless network key of the FRITZ!Box is printed on the underside of the FRITZ!Box. 2. 10.5 Configure the IP telephone in the FRITZ!Box; see page 51.
Configuring the FRITZ!Box for Telephone Calls 11 Configuring the FRITZ!Box for Telephone Calls This chapter describes how to configure your FRITZ!Box for making telephone calls. 11.1 Configuring Your Telephone Numbers Configure your Internet telephone numbers in the FRITZ!Box. Automatic Configuration Some telephony providers configure the Internet telephone numbers in the FRITZ!Box automatically. This procedure is also known as “remote configuration”.
Configuring Telephones and Other Terminal Devices in the FRITZ!Box 11.2 Configuring Telephones and Other Terminal Devices in the FRITZ!Box Configure your telephones and other terminal devices in the FRITZ!Box. To do this, for each terminal device define: • the internal name to be displayed in the call list of the FRITZ!Box. • the telephone number the terminal device uses for outgoing calls to the public telephone network.
FRITZ!Box as an Internet Router 12 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. 12.1 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. • Surfing and mail are allowed. Web access is blocked for all other network applications. Changes The “Guest” profile can be changed.
Parental Controls: Access Profiles for Internet Use Access Profiles of Your Own • In addition to the preset access profiles, you can create and configure as many access profiles of your own as you wish. • Your own access profiles can be assigned to all known network devices in the home network. • Your own access profiles are designed to specify tailored access rules for network devices or groups of network devices.
Parental Controls: Access Profiles for Internet Use Example: For a child you can configure an access profile to be assigned to all of the child’s network devices.
Parental Controls: Access Profiles for Internet Use – If the blacklist is used, no website can be opened by entering its IP address. This is also true for websites that are not included in the blacklist. – For applications that address websites only directly via the IP address, for instance virus scanner update software, the relevant IP addresses can be released for access by entering them in the exception list of “Permitted IP addresses”.
Parental Controls: Access Profiles for Internet Use Configuring Parental Controls Requirements The “Internet / Filters” menu is available only if you have configured the Internet connection in the FRITZ!Box and already established an Internet connection. Limitations The “Internet / Filters” menu is not available if you have configured the FRITZ!Box as an IP client. In this case, use the corresponding functions of the router whose Internet connection is being shared.
Parental Controls: Access Profiles for Internet Use Limitations The “Internet / Filters” menu is not available if you have configured the FRITZ!Box as an IP client. In this case, use the corresponding functions of the router whose Internet connection is being shared. Setting Up an Access Profile 1. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface. 2. Select the “Internet / Filters” menu. 3. Select the “Access Profiles” tab. 4. Click 5.
Parental Controls: Access Profiles for Internet Use Adding Network Applications Requirements The “Internet / Filters” menu is available only if you have configured the Internet connection in the FRITZ!Box and already established an Internet connection. Limitations The “Internet / Filters” menu is not available if you have configured the FRITZ!Box as an IP client. In this case, use the corresponding functions of the router whose Internet connection is being shared. Adding a Network Application 1.
Parental Controls: Access Profiles for Internet Use • AVM FRITZ!Box parental controls are installed on the computer as a service. The service must be enabled at all times. If it is not enabled, the FRITZ!Box will not detect the user accounts. Windows users that are not detected are treated like user accounts without any parental controls. Downloading AVM FRITZ!Box Parental Controls from the AVM Website 1. Open the AVM website: en.avm.de. 2. Select “Service”. 3.
Sharing: Making Computers Accessible from the Internet 12.2 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.
Dynamic DNS: Name Instead of IP Address 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.
Access from the Internet via HTTPS, FTP and FTPS Every time the IP address changes, the FRITZ!Box transmits the new IP address to the dynamic DNS provider in the form of an update request. Then the domain name is assigned to the current IP address by the dynamic DNS provider. Configuring Dynamic DNS in the FRITZ!Box 12.4 1. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface. 2. Enable the advanced view. 3. Select the “Internet / Permit Access” menu. 4. Select the “Dynamic DNS” page and set up dynamic DNS.
Access from the Internet via HTTPS, FTP and FTPS HTTPS, FTP and FTPS The protocols HTTPS, FTP and FTPS are used for access over the Internet. • HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) 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. • FTP (File Transfer Protocol) FTP is a network protocol for transmitting files in IP networks.
Prioritization: Right of Way for Internet Access 12.5 Prioritization: Right of Way for Internet Access Prioritization is a function you can use to specify that network applications and network devices be treated with higher or lower priority when they access the Internet connection. For example, you may wish to ensure that applications like Internet telephony, IPTV and video on demand are always treated with higher priority than other applications.
Prioritization: Right of Way for Internet Access Prioritized Applications This category is suitable for applications that require a fast reaction time (for example, company access, terminal applications, games). • For network applications prioritized in this category, 90% of the FRITZ!Box’s upload bandwidth is available, as long as no application from the “Real-time applications” category requires bandwidth.
VPN: Remote Access to the Home Network • Discarding low-priority packets in order to ensure the transmission of higher-priority packets. This technique is used whenever more packets are supposed to be sent to the Internet than the upstream transmission rate of the Internet connection allows. • As long as no packets are being sent from higher-priority applications, the full transmission rate of the Internet connection is available for low-priority packets.
VPN: Remote Access to the Home Network Configuration software The configuration files for the VPN connections are created using a separate program. The program is provided free of charge and can be downloaded from the AVM website. FRITZ!Box user For FRITZ!Box users who have the right to access the FRITZ!Box via VPN, no further settings must be configured. All required VPN settings are included in the user account.
Freely Selectable DNS Servers configuration. All of the necessary VPN settings, like the encryption method and access rules, are set automatically. The resulting configuration files must be imported to the terminals of the VPN tunnel. At the terminal with the FRITZ!Box the configuration file is then imported to the FRITZ!Box. The VPN parameters in these files can be adjusted manually to connect to products by other manufacturers.
DNSSEC: Security for DNS Queries 12.8 DNSSEC: Security for DNS Queries DNSSEC is short for Domain Name System Security Extensions. As the name says, this is an extension of DNS, the domain name system. DNSSEC ensures that both the DNS server and the information returned by the DNS server are authentic, or genuine. Security with DNSSEC When a home user surfs the web, she or he sends queries to the Internet by entering URLs in the address bar of the browser.
IPv6: The New Internet Protocol 12.9 IPv6: The New Internet Protocol IPv6 stands for Internet protocol version 6 and is the successor to IPv4. The FRITZ!Box supports the new IPv6 web protocol and 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.
IPv6: The New Internet Protocol • • • • • Voice over IPv6 Automatic provisioning (TR-069) Time synchronization over NTP (Network Time Protocol) Remote access via HTTPS Dynamic DNS via dyndns.org and namemaster.de 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.
LISP: FRITZ!Box as a LISP Router 12.10 LISP: FRITZ!Box as a LISP Router LISP is a routing architecture which separates information about location and identity. There are two IP addresses: one for the location and one for the identity. The FRITZ!Box can be configured as a LISP router. • • • This chapter address system administrators. • This section includes instructions on how to configure the FRITZ!Box as a LISP router. It presents a short introduction to LISP.
LISP: FRITZ!Box as a LISP Router Properties of RLOC and EID RLOC EID • specifies the location where the addressed network (network segment or network device) is located • is assigned by the Internet service provider • is a public IP address • is contained in the external header of the LISP packet • can be an IPv4 address • can be an IPv6 address • identifies a network (network segment or network device) • is assigned by the LISP provider • is contained in the internal header of the LISP
LISP: FRITZ!Box as a LISP Router PETR (Proxy ETR) A PETR (Proxy ETR) is required for communication between LISP sites and non-LISP sites. On the LISP side it works like a LISP router; on the non-LISP side it works like a native IP router. PITR (PROXY ITR) A PITR (Proxy ITR) is required for communication between LISP sites and non-LISP sites. On the LISP side it works like a LISP router; on the non-LISP side it works like a native IP router. xTR xTR is what we call a component that is both ETR and ITR.
LISP: FRITZ!Box as a LISP Router Configuring a LISP Router FRITZ!Box 7560 1. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface. 2. Enable the advanced view. 3. Select the “Internet / Account Information” menu. 4. Select the “LISP” tab. 5. Enable the setting “LISP support enabled”. 6. Enter in the fields the information you received from the LISP provider.
FRITZ!Box as a Wireless Access Point 13 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 AC standard and the Wireless N standard in two frequency bands at the same time. 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. or Switch on the wireless LAN radio network using a connected telephone: wireless LAN on r96s1s wireless LAN off r96s0s 13.2 Extending a Wireless LAN Network The range of a wireless radio network is not fixed.
Extending a Wireless LAN Network Using an Existing FRITZ!Box as a Repeater You can extend the wireless LAN radio network of your FRITZ!Box with an additional FRITZ!Box you already have. To extend your wireless LAN, configure the repeater function in this device. You can configure a FRITZ!Box as a repeater by working through the following steps: 1. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface. 2. Enable the advanced view. 3.
FRITZ!Box as a Telephone System 14 FRITZ!Box as a Telephone System This chapter describes how to use the FRITZ!Box as a telephone system (PBX). 14.1 Telephone Book How Can I Use the Telephone Book? On FRITZ!Fon telephones, the telephone book is available in the menu. You can configure a separate telephone book for each FRITZ!Fon, see page 82. On all telephones you can make calls using quick-dial numbers assigned to the telephone book entries.
Telephone Book 5. Under “Telephone Assignment”, select all FRITZ!Fon cordless telephones on which you would like to use the telephone book. 6. Save with “OK”. Configuring Online Telephone Books (for Instance, Google Contacts) 1. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface. 2. Select “Telephony / Telephone Book”. 3. Click the “New telephone book” link. 4. Select “Use the telephone book of an e-mail account”. 5. Select a provider and enter the e-mail address and password. 6.
Call List Configuring Click to Dial 1. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface. 2. Select “Telephony / Telephone Book / Click to Dial”. 3. Enable click to dial and select a telephone. 4. Save with “OK”. You can use click to dial. Detailed instructions are included in the help of the FRITZ!Box user interface. 14.2 Call List The call list contains your telephone conversations and calls you missed.
Call List Saving New Telephone Numbers in the Telephone Book New telephone numbers can be saved to the telephone book with a mouse click: 1. In the call list, click the “Add to Telephone Book” button 2. Select an option: create new: Create a new telephone book entry add to: Add a telephone number to an entry 3. Click “Next”. Saving the Call List in a CSV File You can save the call list in a CSV file on your computer. CSV files can be opened and processed in spreadsheet programs. 1.
Answering Machine 14.3 Answering Machine You can use the FRITZ!Box as an answering machine without connecting any additional devices. If you have several telephone numbers, you can configure up to five different answering machines. Features • Voice to mail: If desired you can receive any new messages automatically by e-mail. • Schedule: You can define times for the answering machine to switch on and off on different days of the week.
Answering Machine Operating the Answering Machine on FRITZ!Fon You can operate the answering machine in the menu of your FRITZ!Fon cordless telephones. For comprehensive instructions, see the current FRITZ!Fon manual on en.avm.de/service/manuals/fritzfon. Operating the Answering Machine Using the Voice Menu Using a voice menu you can operate the answering machine on any telephone connected with the FRITZ!Box. Audio prompts in the voice menu guide the user through operation.
Answering Machine Overview of the Voice Menu Main Menu Key Function 1 Play back messages 2 Delete all messages 3 Switch the answering machine on and off 4 Record a greeting 5 Enable recording mode (callers can leave messages) or announcement mode (answering machine does not record any messages) The “Listen to Messages” Menu Key Function 3 Return caller’s call 5 Delete message 7 To previous message 9 To next message The “Record Greeting” Menu Key Function 1 Greeting for recording mo
Fax Function 14.4 Fax Function With the FRITZ!Box you can send and receive faxes without a fax machine. The FRITZ!Box can be configured to forward received faxes by e-mail. Configuring the fax function 1. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface. 2. Select “Telephony / Telephony Devices”. 3. Click “Configure New Device”. 4. Under “Integrated in the FRITZ!Box”, select the “Fax function” option and confirm by clicking “Next”. 5.
Fax Function Here is how to enable automatic fax detection: 1. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface. 2. Configure the fax function; see page 89. 3. Select “Telephony / Telephony Devices”. 4. Click the “Edit” button to open the settings of the fax function . 5. Click the “Help” button. The help on the fax function contains instructions on how to configure automatic fax detection. Sending Faxes from the User Interface 1. Configure the fax function.
Call Diversion 14.5 Call Diversion You can configure call diversion for incoming calls in the FRITZ!Box.
Dialing Rules for Outgoing Calls 14.6 Dialing Rules for Outgoing Calls If you have multiple telephone numbers, you can configure dialing rules. A dialing rule determines which telephone number the FRITZ!Box uses for outgoing calls in a certain number range, for instance to the mobile network or abroad. Example: You have a telephone number with which you can save on calls to foreign numbers. Then configure a dialing rule so that calls to foreign countries will be conducted with this telephone number.
Dial Around Service Using Dialing Rules 3. Switch to the “Carrier Prefixes” tab. If the tab is not available, the FRITZ!Box does not support the use of dial around service on your connection type. 4. Under “Additional Provider Prefixes”, enter all of the dial around service numbers you would like to use in dialing rules. 5. Click “Apply”. Configuring Dialing Rules 1. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface. 2. Select “Telephony / Call Handling”. 3. Switch to the “Dialing Rules” tab. 4.
Blocking Telephone Numbers and Callers 3. Switch to the “Dialing Rules” tab. 4. Select from the “Number range” list the “International” entry. 5. Select the desired dial around service number from the “Connect via...” drop-down list. 6. Click “OK” to save the dialing rule. Now whenever you call a telephone number that begins with 00 (2 zeroes) with the FRITZ!Box the call will be dialed using the dial around service number defined in the dialing rule. 14.
Do Not Disturb Configuring a Call Block 14.9 1. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface. 2. Select “Telephony / Call Handling / Call Blocks”. 3. Click the “New Blocking Rule” button. 4. Select whether the call block is to apply to incoming or outgoing calls. 5. Enter a range of telephone numbers or a telephone number. 6. Click “OK” to save the settings. Do Not Disturb Do Not Disturb keeps a telephone from ringing at specified times. Calls you miss then appear in the FRITZ!Box call list.
Alarm 14.10 Alarm When you configure an alarm, your telephone rings at the specified time. Configuring the Alarm 1. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface. 2. Select “Telephony / Alarm”. 3. Enable the alarm and enter a time. 4. Select which telephone should ring at the specified time. 5. Define whether the alarm should be repeated. 6. Click “Apply” to save the settings. The alarm is configured and enabled. 14.
Baby Monitor Configuring a FRITZ!Fon Cordless Telephone as a Baby Monitor 1. Press the “Menu” key on your FRITZ!Fon. 2. Select “Suppl. services” and then press “OK”. 3. Select “Baby monitor” and then press “OK”. 4. Select “Destination no.” and then press “OK”. 5. Enter an external telephone number, an internal telephone number or ss9 for an internal broadcast call. The internal numbers of the telephones you have connected are listed in the telephone book of the FRITZ!Box user interface. 6.
Making Telephone Calls with Convenience Functions 2. The baby monitor is enabled. Place the handset near the child to be monitored. 3. If the baby monitor is too sensitive, set it to a lower sensitivity. The third button defines the sensitivity. Eight levels are available: Sensitivity Keys Highest s41sr s42sr ... s48sr Lowest To disable the baby monitor, hang up the handset. 14.
Making Telephone Calls with Convenience Functions Group Call A group call or broadcast call is an internal call that is signaled on all telephones connected with the FRITZ!Box. The call is conducted with the party who picks up the telephone first. 1. Press the keys ss9 on the telephone. 2. Pick up the handset. Transferring: Forwarding Calls Internally Here is how to transfer a call to a different telephone: 1. While you are conducting the call, press the Hold button R. The call is on hold. 2.
Making Telephone Calls with Convenience Functions Three-Party Conference Call Making a Three-Party Conference Call 1. Connect the first call: Call someone or pick up their call. 2. Press the Hold button R. Call 1 is on hold. 3. Connect the second call: Enter an internal or external telephone number. When the called party accepts the call the second call is connected. 4. Press the keys R3. The three-party conference is set up. Any party can hang up. The two other parties remain connected.
Making Telephone Calls with Convenience Functions Rejecting a Waiting Call Press the keys R0. Accepting a Waiting Call and Holding Call 1 1. Press the keys R2. 2. Press the following keys on the telephone: Function Keys Switching between call 1 and R2 call 2 (alternating) Ending call 2 and switching to R1 call 1 Accepting a Waiting Call and Ending Call 1 1. Hang up. Call 1 is ended and your telephone rings. 2. Pick up the handset. You are connected with the waiting caller.
Making Telephone Calls with Convenience Functions Alternating Between Calls Here is how to switch from the active to the held call: Press the keys R2. The call that was just active is put on hold and you continue the other call. Ending the Active Call—Continuing the Call on Hold 1. Hang up the handset. The active call is ended. Your telephone rings. 2. Pick up the handset. When you answer the call, you will be speaking with the party that was on hold.
Configuring FRITZ!Box on the Telephone 15 Configuring FRITZ!Box on the Telephone Various functions can be configured using a telephone connected to the FRITZ!Box. 15.1 Alarm Requirements You set up an alarm in the FRITZ!Box; see Alarm on page 96. Can I Switch More than One Alarm On and Off? No. There should be no problem. With the telephone keys you always switch the first alarm on or off.
Call Diversion Enabling: Call Diversion for All Calls Here is how to configure call diversion to an external number (destination number) that applies to all incoming calls: 1. 2. Press the following keys on the telephone: Type of call diversion Keys Immediately s21ssr Delayed (after 20 seconds) s61ssr Only when busy s67ssr Pick up the handset. Wait for the second-long positive acknowledgment tone. 3.
Call Diversion 1. 2. Press the following keys on the telephone: Type of call diversion Keys Immediately s21ssr Delayed (after 20 seconds) s61ssr Only when busy s67ssr Pick up the handset. Wait for the second-long positive acknowledgment tone. 3. Hang up the handset. Disabling: Call Diversion for Own Telephone Number 1. 2.
Switching the Wireless Network On and Off Enabling: Call Diversion for FON 1 1. 2. Press the following keys on the telephone: Type of call diversion Keys Immediately without ringing r411ss Immediately with ringing r451ss Delayed (after 20 seconds) r421ss Only when busy r431ss Pick up the handset. Wait for the second-long positive acknowledgment tone. 3. Hang up the handset.
Loading Factory Settings 15.4 Loading Factory Settings All settings you made in the FRITZ!Box will be deleted. 1. Press the keys r991s15901590s. 2. Pick up the handset and hang it up again. The factory settings are loaded. Then the FRITZ!Box will restart.
FRITZ!Box as a Base Station for DECT Cordless Telephones 16 FRITZ!Box as a Base Station for DECT Cordless Telephones The FRITZ!Box is equipped with a DECT base station, on which you can register and configure a total of up to six DECT cordless telephones. 16.1 Paging Cordless Telephones If you have misplaced a cordless telephone, you can find it by using a paging call: 16.2 1. Briefly press the “DECT” button of the FRITZ!Box. All cordless telephones registered on the FRITZ!Box will ring. 2.
Enabling DECT Eco 16.4 Enabling DECT Eco DECT Eco allows the DECT radio network to be switched off during standby operation. How Does DECT Eco Work? When all registered cordless telephones are in standby operation, the DECT radio network of the FRITZ!Box and the telephones is switched off. When a call arrives or you press a key on a cordless telephone, the DECT radio network is switched back on.
FRITZ!Box Connects Network Devices 17 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. 17.
Network Settings in the FRITZ!Box • All network devices connected with the FRITZ!Box via network cable or wireless LAN. For example: computers (PCs, laptops, ...), mobile terminal devices (smartphones, tablets, ...), powerline devices, wireless repeaters, network-compatible TVs. • • All of the telephones connected with the FRITZ!Box. • All of the USB devices connected with the FRITZ!Box. All smart home devices registered with the FRITZ!Box are displayed (smart plugs, radiator controls).
Network Settings in the FRITZ!Box • Detailed View: You can open a detailed view for each entry in the overview. In the detailed view you can make changes to the settings of the network device, the VPN connection, or the Windows user. • Deregistering network devices: You can remove devices from the overview and thus deregister them from the FRITZ!Box. • Deregistering multiple network devices: You can remove multiple network devices from the overview at once and thus deregister them from the FRITZ!Box.
Network Settings in the FRITZ!Box Starting the Computer—Wake on LAN Wake on LAN is a function that allows a computer in the local network to be started when it is accessed from the Internet. For instance, you can access a computer using remote maintenance software, without wasting electricity by keeping the computer switched on permanently. The FRITZ!Box supports Wake on LAN both for IPv4 and for IPv6 connections. Requirements: • The computer must support Wake on LAN.
Network Settings in the FRITZ!Box IPv4 Settings in the FRITZ!Box Factory Settings The following IPv4 settings are preconfigured in the FRITZ!Box upon delivery: Setting Preconfigured Value IPv4 address 192.168.178.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP server enabled The following IP addresses can be derived from the IP address and the subnet mask: IPv4 Addresses Value Network address 192.168.178.0 Entire IPv4 address range for the computers 192.168.178.2 – 192.168.178.
Network Settings in the FRITZ!Box The following IPv4 address ranges are reserved for certain purposes. If you would like to use IPv4 addresses from these ranges for other purposes, then make sure to avoid address conflicts: Intended Use of the Address Range Address range reserved for the DHCP server 192.168.178.20—192.168.178.200 For FRITZ!Box users with VPN authorization 192.168.178.201—192.168.178.254 Changing the IPv4 Address In most home networks it is not necessary to change the IPv4 settings.
Network Settings in the FRITZ!Box Subnetworks The FRITZ!Box also supports subnets that are not pure class A, B, or C networks. This means you can enter any subnet mask you like. The smallest subnet mask allowed is 255.255.255.252. 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.
Network Settings in the FRITZ!Box Automatically from page 120. 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 IPv6 Settings in the FRITZ!Box Switch to the advanced view; see Standard View and Advanced View on page 32. The following settings options are configured in the “Home Network / Home Network Overview” menu on the “Network Settings” tab. 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.
Network Settings in the FRITZ!Box prefixes or IPv6 addresses can all be assigned by DHCPv6. Define which IPv6 settings should be assigned by the DHCPv6 server. 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 17.2 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.
Connecting USB Devices to the FRITZ!Box 18 Connecting USB Devices to the FRITZ!Box The FRITZ!Box has a USB port to which you can connect various USB devices. All network devices in the FRITZ!Box home network can use these USB devices jointly and simultaneously. This chapter describes how to share a printer in the network, which USB devices can be used in your FRITZ!Box home network, and how to use these devices safely. 18.
Using USB Devices Safely • You can connect one standard USB printer or one all-inone device with scanner and fax function. The complete range of functions available in all-in-one printers is guaranteed only with the USB remote connection of the FRITZ!Box; see Sharing a USB Printer on page 126. • You can connect a USB hub to the FRITZ!Box and use up to four USB devices at this hub. You can use USB hubs with or without a separate power supply.
Configuring Access Rights 18.4 Configuring Access Rights You can protect the data on your USB storage from unauthorized access by securing the user interface of your FRITZ!Box with a password. In the “System / FRITZ!Box Users” menu you can • configure a shared password that is requested every time anyone in your home network accesses the FRITZ!Box and the connected USB storage media. • configure various FRITZ!Box users.
Enabling Energy-saving Mode for USB Hard Drives • Participants in the home network can use FTP software like FireFTP to exchange files among the FRITZ!Box storage media and workplaces. Alternatively, you can enter ftp://fritz.box in the address line of your Internet browser to access the storage media. If you would like to use FTP software, see the documentation of the software as well as the instructions in the help on the FRITZ!Box user interface.
Sharing a USB Printer 18.7 Sharing a USB Printer You can connect a USB printer to the FRITZ!Box to make it available to all participants in your home network. Using a USB Printer: Possibilities A USB printer connected to the FRITZ!Box can be configured in various ways: Type of Configuration Your device is a Network printer • A printer that is to be used simultaneously and jointly by the participants in the home network.
Sharing a USB Printer 4. Select the “USB Remote Connection” tab. 5. Make sure that the option “printers (including all-in-one printers)” is disabled. 6. Save your settings by clicking “Apply”. 7. Connect the USB printer to the FRITZ!Box. This concludes the preparations. Continue reading in the section for your operating system. Setting Up a USB Printer in Windows 10 1. Press the keyboard shortcut “Windows key+X” and select “Control Panel” from the context menu. 2.
Sharing a USB Printer Setting Up a USB Printer in Windows 8 1. Press the keyboard shortcut “Windows key+X” and select “Control Panel” from the context menu. 2. Click “Hardware and Sound” and select “Devices and Printers”. 3. In the menu bar, click “Add a printer”. 4. In the “Add Printer” window, select “The printer that I want isn’t listed” and then “Next”. 5. Enable the option “Add a printer using TCP/IP address or hostname” and click “Next”. 6. Enter “fritz.
Sharing a USB Printer 6. As the “Device Type”, select “Automatic detection” and enter in the input field “Host name or IP address”: fritz.box. If the FRITZ!Box is configured as a wireless repeater or an IP client, enter here the IP address at which the FRITZ!Box can be reached within the network. 7. Click “Next”. Windows attempts to detect the TCP/IP port. 8. If Windows reports “Additional port information required”, select “Custom” as the device type and then click “Next”. 9.
Sharing a USB Printer If the printer is not displayed, you must first install the printer drivers for this device. Consult the documentation of your printer for instructions. 8. Click “Add” or “Add Port...”. The USB printer has been configured and can be used as a network printer. Configuring a USB Printer in Other Operating Systems The names of entries or menus in operating systems not described above may be slightly different than the terms we use here. • • • As the port type, select “Raw TCP”.
Sharing a USB Printer Configuring a USB Printer with FRITZ!Box USB Remote Connection If you are using an all-in-one device or would like to use the convenience features of a USB printer connected to the FRITZ!Box, we recommend installing the FRITZ!Box USB remote connection software. The FRITZ!Box USB remote connection program can be installed on computers with Windows 10, Windows 8 or Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit).
Sharing a USB Printer 4. Enable the USB remote connection for printers and select the option “Printers (including all-in-one printers)”. For an all-in-one printer with a memory function, also enable the “USB storage media” option. For an all-in-one printer with a scanner function, also enable the “Others (e.g. scanner)” option. 5. Click “Apply”. The FRITZ!Box USB remote connection is enabled. Using a USB Printer with FRITZ!Box USB Remote Connection 1.
Managing Memory with FRITZ!NAS 19 Managing Memory with FRITZ!NAS With FRITZ!NAS you can display the data on the storage media of your FRITZ!Box in a clearly arranged interface. All participants in the FRITZ!Box home network can start FRITZ!NAS in a web browser and use it as a platform to access music, images, videos and documents in the FRITZ!Box memory. 19.
FRITZ!NAS Password Protection FRITZ!NAS can be reached in the home network by entering the shared FRITZ!Box password. From the Internet you can reach FRITZ!NAS only by logging in with your individual user name and password. Information on the password protection of your FRITZ!Box is presented in the section Password Protection: Using FRITZ!Box Safely from page 34.
Extending the Scope of Functions with Smart Home 20 Extending the Scope of Functions with Smart Home You can expand the scope of functions of your FRITZ!Box with AVM smart home devices for home automation. A Smart Home device that is especially easy to integrate in your home network is FRITZ!DECT 200. FRITZ!DECT 200 is a switchable socket that lets you control the power supply to connected devices, and measure, record and evaluate their power consumption.
Configuring Internet Access for Guests 21 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. 21.1 Requirements The guest access in the FRITZ!Box can be configured and provided only if the FRITZ!Box establishes the Internet connection itself.
Wireless Guest Access: Private Hotspot Configuring Wireless Guest Access 1. Open the FRITZ!Box user interface. 2. Select the “Wireless / Guest Access” menu and enable guest access. 3. Assign a name for the guest wireless network (SSID) and enter a network key. This concludes the configuration of your guest access. Now guests can register their wireless devices with the FRITZ!Box. Manually Registering a Wireless Device with the Wireless Guest Access 1.
Configuring Guest Access on the LAN 4 Port 21.3 Configuring Guest Access on the LAN 4 Port For guests you can configure the network port “LAN 4” as a guest access. Features of the LAN Guest Access • Guests can connect their laptops to the guest access with a network cable. • • • Guest devices can surf the Internet. Guest devices have no access to the home network. The access profile “Guest” is set for the LAN guest access.
MyFRITZ!: Accessing the FRITZ!Box from Anywhere 22 MyFRITZ!: Accessing the FRITZ!Box from Anywhere 22.1 Overview: The MyFRITZ! Service 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 Configuring MyFRITZ! Configuration of MyFRITZ! consists of the following steps: • • • 22.2 Creating a MyFRITZ! account in the FRITZ!Box. Registering the FRITZ!Box with the MyFRITZ! account. Configuring the MyFRITZ! on your smartphone or tablet (optional). 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.
Registering a FRITZ!Box with an Existing MyFRITZ! Account 22.3 4. Enter your e-mail address. If you are already configured as a FRITZ!Box user, enter here the e-mail address you use for the FRITZ!Box user account. 5. Assign a MyFRITZ! password. This password must be different from the password for your FRITZ!Box 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.
Configuring the MyFRITZ!App 22.4 Configuring the 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. Requirements • Android smartphone or Android tablet with Google Android 2.2 (or newer), or iPhone (model 3GS or later) or iPod touch (3rd generation or higher) or iPad with iOS 5.0 (or newer). • • • A MyFRITZ! account was set up.
Using MyFRITZ! 22.5 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. When using MyFRITZ! your personal data are stored always and exclusively only on the FRITZ!Box and are transferred neither to the MyFRITZ! Internet platform at AVM nor to any other services or providers.
Push Services: Using Notification Services 23 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 23.2 Push Service Information Forgot password Sends you an access link to the specified email address if you have forgotten your password. Current IP address Sends the IP address assigned by the Internet service provider every time the Internet connection is established. Change notice Notifies you by e-mail about changes to the FRITZ!Box settings and about security-relevant events.
Diagnostics: Checking Function and Security 24 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. 24.
Checking the Security of the FRITZ!Box 24.2 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 into 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 25 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. 25.1 Saving Settings Backup files that are not protected by assigning a password are a security risk.
Restoring Settings 25.2 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 25.3 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 26 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 153. 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 26.2 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!Box is available for your FRITZ!OS 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.
Updating the Firmware Manually 26.3 Updating the Firmware Manually 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.
Updating the Firmware Manually 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 27 Taking FRITZ!Box Out of Operation In this chapter you receive tips and recommendations for taking the FRITZ!Box out of operation. 27.1 Deleting User Settings To delete all individual user settings you’ve configured in your FRITZ!Box, use the “Load Factory Settings” function. 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.
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 148.
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 28 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: en.avm.de/service 28.1 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 120.
Cannot Establish a Wireless LAN Connection 28.2 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: 28.3 1. Connect a computer to the FRITZ!Box with a network cable; see page 23. 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.
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. FRITZ!Box 7560 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 29 Technical Specifications Facts worth knowing: Here you will find comprehensive technical data on your FRITZ!Box 7560. 29.1 Ports and Interfaces • VDSL/ADSL modem for use with ADSL/ADSL2/ADSL2+ in accordance with ITU G.992.1, ITU G.992.3, ITU G.992.5 (Annex B or J) or VDSL2 in accordance with ITU G.993.2 including G.
Router Functions 29.2 29.3 29.4 Router Functions • • • • • • • Router • VPN Firewall with IP masquerading/NAT IPv4 and IPv6 Parental controls and filter lists Port Sharing Dynamic DNS User Interface and Display • Configuration and status messages via a web browser on a connected computer • Five LEDs indicate the condition of the device Tones • • 29.
Cable • • • Supply voltage: 230 V / 50 Hz Maximum power consumption: 19 W Average power consumption: 8.2 W The average power consumption was determined at room temperature (23 °C to 27 °C) with the following load: – DSL connection active – wireless LAN on; no devices registered via wireless LAN – DECT on; one telephone registered via DECT; no active calls – one network device connected to a LAN port; no data transfer; other LAN ports not in use 29.
Cable You can extend one or both ends of the network cable. You will need the following components to extend the cable: • Standard CAT-5 network cable – When components of a category smaller than Cat 5 are used, reduced transmission rates may result. – You can use both straight cables and crosslink cables. • 1 standard RJ45 CAT-5 double coupling with a 1:1 pinout All components are available from specialized vendors. Replacement The network cable is a standard cable.
Cable Replacement The DSL cable is a standard cable. • As a replacement cable, use a DSL cable with one RJ45 or RJ11 connector. Replacement cable is available from specialized vendors.
Customer Service 30 Customer Service Be it further product documentation, frequently asked questions, tips or support—this chapter presents information on all important service topics. 30.1 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. 30.
Feedback on FRITZ!Box 30.3 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 30.4 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 17 – Connecting the FRITZ!Box from page 20 – Connecting a Computer with a Network Cable from page 23 – Connecting Devices with the FRITZ!Box over Wireless LAN from page 26 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 purchase date from 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.
Drilling Template A drilling template is presented below. Use the drilling template as a guide to mark the holes needed to mount the FRITZ!Box on a wall.
178 mm Be sure to print out the page with the drilling template in its original size, or 100%. Do not enlarge it, adjust its size, reformat or rescale it in your printer settings.
Index smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 to electrical power . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 to hub/switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 USB devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 VDSL/DSL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 connecting IP telephones. . . . . . . . . . . 49 connecting to DSL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 connecting to VDSL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 consultation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FRITZ!OS operating system. . . . . . . . 151 FRITZ!OS update performing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 function test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 E e-mail notifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 electrical power connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 electricity FRITZ!Box consumption . . . . . . . 167 emergency IP address. . . . . . . . . . . . 116 ending operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 evaluating DSL connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I L imprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 information in the Internet knowledge base . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 instructions handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 interfaces on the FRITZ!Box . . . . 12, 166 internal transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 internal calls making . . . . . .
O S online help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 operation requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 overview FRITZ!Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 saving data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 FRITZ!Box password . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 FRITZ!Box users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T V technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . 166 telephone connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 using keyboard shortcuts . . . . . 103 telephone book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 telephone numbers configuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 suppressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 telephone system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 telephones configuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 terminal devices configuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
