Operation Manual

FRITZ!DSL Internet
38 FRITZ!Box Fon – 6 FRITZ!DSL: The Software Suite
6.1 FRITZ!DSL Internet
FRITZ!DSL Internet is the Internet access and Internet moni-
toring software with features to ensure security, speed and
control. For instructions on how to configure FRITZ!DSL Inter-
net and use it to connect to the Internet, see the Online Help
on FRITZ!DSL Internet.
Use with FRITZ!Box Fon Configured as a DSL
Router
If FRITZ!DSL Internet is used in combination with a router, the
program displays the connection status, provides informa-
tion about the course of data transmissions, and allows the
Internet connection of FRITZ!Box Fon to be established or
cleared from the computer.
FRITZ!Box Fon takes care of dialing into the Internet, firewall
protection from unauthorized incoming connections, and
keeping track of transmission volume and online time. The
FRITZ!DSL Protect program can also be implemented to pro-
vide added protection against unauthorized connections to
the Internet.
Use with FRITZ!Box Fon Configured as a DSL
Modem
FRITZ!DSL Internet makes surfing convenient and secure. The
Short-Hold Mode with its automatic idle timeout ensures
that the Internet connection is cleared as soon as no new ac-
cess to Internet pages is requested for the specified amount
of time. When you do request new data, FRITZ!DSL Internet
establishes a new connection in the background within sec-
onds so that you can continue surfing. This saves connection
charges. The integrated traffic shaping optimizes DSL trans-
mission, allowing full DSL speed to be exploited even when
uploading and downloading data at the same time.
To protect your computer from attacks from the Internet,
FRITZ!DSL Internet is equipped with firewall functions. This
protects your computer from unauthorized access, even
when the computer is online for long periods of time. The