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  • Page 1 6890 Configuration and Operation...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Buttons........................24 LEDs (Light-emitting Diodes) ................25 Requirements for Operation ................28 Connecting ......................... 29 Overview: Connecting the FRITZ!Box............. 30 Placement......................31 Connecting to the Internet: Possibilities ............34 Connecting with the Internet Access: LTE ............ 35 Connecting an Outdoor Antenna ..............37 Connecting to Electrical Power ..............
  • Page 3 Configuring Your Telephone Numbers ............87 Configuring Telephones ................... 88 Configuring a Door Intercom System ............89 Saving Power with the FRITZ!Box..............90 User Interface: Menu Overview................92 Menu Overview: Settings and Features ............93 User Interface: Internet Menu ................94 Internet Menu: Settings and Features ............
  • Page 4 Configuring Wake on LAN ................149 Configuring USB Devices ................. 150 Configuring and Using the Media Server ............158 Assigning a FRITZ!Box Name ................160 Controlling Smart Home Devices ..............161 User Interface: Wireless Menu................163 Wireless Menu: Settings and Features............164 Switching the Wireless Radio Network On and Off ........
  • Page 5 Using Security Diagnostics ................179 User Interface: System Menu................. 182 System Menu: Settings and Functions............183 Setting a FRITZ!Box Password ............... 185 Creating FRITZ!Box Users ................188 Configuring Push Services ................192 Selecting Signaling of the “Info” LED ............194 Locking Buttons....................195...
  • Page 6 ....................MyFRITZ!........................214 Service for FRITZ!Box Remote Access ............215 Creating a New MyFRITZ! Account ..............217 Use an Existing MyFRITZ! Account ..............

  • Page 7: General Remarks

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  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Provide for sufficient air circulation around the FRITZ!Box. • Make sure that the ventilation slits on the FRITZ!Box housing are always unobstructed. • The FRITZ!Box should not be placed on a carpet or on upholstered furniture. • Do not cover the FRITZ!Box. Power Surges Caused by Lightning During electrical storms, electrical surges caused by lightning present a danger to connected electrical devices.
  • Page 9 The device contains hazardous components and should only be opened by authorized repair technicians. • Do not open the FRITZ!Box housing. If the FRITZ!Box needs to be repaired, please take it to a special­ • ized vendor. Internet Security Comprehensive information about how to protect your FRITZ!Box and your home network from access by strangers is presented in the inter­...
  • Page 10 With so many devices transmitting and receiving radio waves, interference can occur when radio waves overlap. • Do not use the FRITZ!Box in places where the use of radio devices is prohibited. • Follow any instructions to switch off radio devices – especially in hospitals, outpatient treatment centers, medical practices and other medical facilities –...
  • Page 11 Electromagnetic Fields The FRITZ!Box receives and transmits radio waves during operation. • The FRITZ!Box was designed and constructed to comply with the threshold values for the exposition of radio waves recommended by the International Commission on Non-ionizing Radiation Pro­ tection (ICNIRP).

  • Page 12: Parts Of The Customer Documentation

    Topics in the Online Help The online help assists you with instructions for configuring and oper­ ating your FRITZ!Box. It is opened in the FRITZ!Box user interface by clicking the question mark button. Topics in the Knowledge Base The knowledge base is a compilation of solutions to common problems with connecting, configuring and operating the FRITZ!Box.
  • Page 13 ....................knowledge base on FRITZ!Box 6890 is located in the “Service” area of the AVM website: en.avm.de/service...

  • Page 14: Device Data On The Type Label

    Device Data on the Type Label Overview Device data on your FRITZ!Box, such as the preconfigured network key, the FRITZ!Box password and the serial number, are presented on the type label on the bottom of the housing. The network key is required in order to connect computers and other devices securely with the FRITZ!Box.
  • Page 15 ....................FRITZ!Box 6890...

  • Page 16: Package Contents

    “LAN cable”, yellow DSL/telephone gray-black cable DSL adapter gray Telephone adapter black Quick guide Connecting the FRITZ!Box FRITZ! Notice: Looking up the FRITZ!Box Service card factory settings: • Network key • FRITZ!Box password • Name of the radio network (SSID) •...

  • Page 17: Functions And Structure

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  • Page 18: Functions

    The FRITZ!Box is a telephone system (or PBX: Private Branch Exchange) for landline and for internet telephony (IP telephony, VoIP). You can operate the FRITZ!Box at an analog telephone line, at an ISDN line, and at an IP-based line (All-IP).
  • Page 19 Up to 12 FRITZ!DECT 301/300/Comet DECT radiator controls Hub in the Home Network The FRITZ!Box is the hub in the home network. All of the devices con­ nected with the FRITZ!Box make up the home network. With the FRITZ!Box you can keep track of all devices. The functions available for the home network include: •...
  • Page 20 ....................USB Port The FRITZ!Box has a USB 3.0 port to which you can connect the follow­ ing devices: •...

  • Page 21: Connection Ports

    • RJ45 socket for connecting to a modem or a router for Internet access • For connecting the FRITZ!Box to DSL via the “DSL” port: additional gigabit Ether­ net port to connect computers and other network-compatible devices ....................
  • Page 22 ....................FRITZ!Box 6890...
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  • Page 24: Buttons

    ....................Buttons Button Functions Name Function WLAN Switch wireless LAN of the FRITZ!Box on and off Fon/DECT Search for cordless telephones (paging call) Connect/WPS • Register cordless telephones with the FRITZ!Box;...

  • Page 25: Leds (Light-Emitting Diodes)

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  • Page 27 Selecting Signaling of the “Info” LED, page 194 lights or Error: flashes • Open the FRITZ!Box user inter­ face; see page • Follow the instructions on the “Overview” page in the user interface ....................

  • Page 28: Requirements For Operation

    • Computer with network connection (to establish a connection with the internet connection of the FRITZ!Box via LAN cable) • Computer, tablet or smartphone with support for wireless LAN (to establish a wireless connection with the internet connection of the FRITZ!Box) •...

  • Page 29: Connecting

    ....................Connecting Overview: Connecting the FRITZ!Box ..............30 Placement........................31 Connecting to the Internet: Possibilities ...............

  • Page 30: Overview: Connecting The Fritz!Box

    Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot. Screw the LTE antennas onto the FRITZ!Box. Place or hang up the FRITZ!Box in a suitable location. Connect the FRITZ!Box to the power supply. Connect the FRITZ!Box with your ADSL or VDSL line.

  • Page 31: Placement

    ....................Placement Overview You can either place the FRITZ!Box or mount it on a wall. For ideal operating conditions, we recommend mounting the FRITZ!Box on a wall.
  • Page 32 By slightly shifting the position of the FRITZ!Box it is often possible to improve the wireless connection significantly. If reception is still unsatisfactory, note our recommendations,...
  • Page 33 269). Mount the FRITZ!Box on the wall with the socket strip down....................

  • Page 34: Connecting To The Internet: Possibilities

    ....................Connecting to the Internet: Possibilities Overview The FRITZ!Box can be connected using various types of internet con­ nections: Type of Connection...

  • Page 35: Connecting With The Internet Access: Lte

    Instructions: Inserting the SIM Card Pick up the FRITZ!Box so that you are facing the underside of the device and can read the “SIM Card” label on the slot. Insert the SIM card into the slot with the slanted edge of the card on the left and the contacts facing downwards.
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  • Page 37: Connecting An Outdoor Antenna

    Connecting an Outdoor Antenna Overview You can connect an outside antenna to the FRITZ!Box, which you can mount on the roof or wall. In areas located on the edge of LTE radio coverage, the two LTE antennas included in the package may not be sufficient for successful radio traffic.

  • Page 38: Connecting To Electrical Power

    Do not connect multiple extension cords or socket strips to each other. Use only the power adapter included with delivery. Remove the power adapter from the FRITZ!Box package. Connect the power adapter to the socket on the FRITZ!Box labeled “Power”. Fon 2...

  • Page 39: Connecting To The Internet: Determining The Dsl Line Type

    Connecting to the Internet: Determining the DSL Line Type Overview You would like to use the FRITZ!Box on your DSL or VDSL line . So that you can connect the FRITZ!Box correctly, you must know whether you have an IP-based line or a landline.
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  • Page 41: Connecting To The Internet Via An Ip-Based Dsl Line

    ....................Connecting to the Internet via an IP-based DSL Line Overview If you have an IP-based DSL or VDSL line , then connect the FRITZ!Box directly to the telephone jack. Requirements All cables have been removed from your telephone jack.

  • Page 42: Connecting With The Internet Via A Dsl Line

    Connecting with the Internet via a DSL Line Overview If you have a DSL or VDSL line with an analog telephone line or ISDN line, connect the FRITZ!Box to the DSL splitter. Use the DSL/telephone cable included with delivery. Requirements •...
  • Page 43 DSL adapter included in the FRITZ!Box package. After a short time the “Power / LTE · DSL” LED on the FRITZ!Box lights up. The FRITZ!Box is ready to connect to the internet....................

  • Page 44: Connecting To The Internet Access: Cable Connection

    Connecting to the Internet Access: Cable Connection Overview If you have a cable connection with a cable modem, you can connect the FRITZ!Box to the cable modem, from where it interfaces with the cable connection. Use a network cable. Example Configuration...
  • Page 45 ....................Connect a computer with the FRITZ!Box,...

  • Page 46: Connecting To The Internet Access: Fiber Optic Connection

    ....................Connecting to the Internet Access: Fiber Optic Connection Overview You can connect your FRITZ!Box to a fiber optic modem (FTTH-ONT). Requirements A fiber optic modem that is connected to your fiber optic •...
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  • Page 48: Connecting To The Internet Access: Existing Router

    ....................Connecting to the Internet Access: Existing Router Overview You can use the FRITZ!Box at an already existing internet access. To do this the FRITZ!Box is connected to the existing internet router. Example Configuration...

  • Page 49: Connecting With The Landline

    ....................Connecting with the Landline Overview You can connect the FRITZ!Box with the following landlines: • Analog telephone line ISDN line •...
  • Page 50 ....................Instructions: Connecting with the ISDN Line Insert the long, gray end of the DSL/telephone cable into the socket on the FRITZ!Box labeled “DSL”. ISDN Fon 2...

  • Page 51: Connecting A Computer With A Network

    Instructions: Connecting the Computer Using a Network Cable Insert the network cable into the network (LAN) port of the com­ puter. Insert the free end of the cable into a LAN port on the FRITZ!Box. Fon 2 Fon S LAN 1...
  • Page 52 Insert the free end of the cable into a LAN port on the FRITZ!Box....................

  • Page 53: Connecting The Computer Via Wireless Lan

    – Very insecure, not recommended The encryption method and mode must be supported by the network devices. Set the encryption mode in the FRITZ!Box according to the fol­ lowing table: Mode WPA2 This mode is preconfigured in the FRITZ!Box. This mode is suitable if you use only network devices that support WPA2.
  • Page 54 Requirements Wireless LAN must be enabled in the FRITZ!Box. Wirelesss LAN is enabled when the “WLAN” LED is lit up. Instructions: Entering the Network Key Manually Start the wireless LAN software on your wireless device.
  • Page 55 With WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) you can connect a wireless device with the FRITZ!Box quickly and easily without entering the wireless network key of your FRITZ!Box. This key is transmitted to the wireless device automatically. Start the wireless LAN software on your wireless device.

  • Page 56: Connecting Telephones

    During a power outage you cannot make any telephone calls with the telephones connected with the FRITZ!Box. Instructions: Registering a Cordless Telephone You can register up to 6 cordless telephones with the FRITZ!Box. Start the registration of your cordless telephone with a DECT base station.
  • Page 57 Configuring Telephones, page Connecting Multiple ISDN Devices You can connect up to eight ISDN devices to the FRITZ!Box. The FRITZ!Box can provide power to one ISDN device, but the other ISDN devices must have their own power supply. Multiple ISDN devices can be connected in the following ways: •...
  • Page 58 ....................Connect the IP telephone to the FRITZ!Box using a LAN cable or wireless LAN.

  • Page 59: Connecting Smartphones

    Overview Your iPhone or Android smartphone can be registered with the FRITZ!Box via wireless LAN using the FRITZ!App Fon. Then you can use the smartphone to make calls to the numbers configured in your FRITZ!Box whenever you are home. Advantage: No mobile communica­...
  • Page 60 Wireless connection to the FRITZ!Box is act­ ive. You can make calls via the FRITZ!Box with your smartphone....................

  • Page 61: Connecting A Door Intercom System

    Connecting a Door Intercom System Overview Door intercom systems with an a/b interface and IP door intercoms can be connected to the FRITZ!Box. Then you have the following options: • You can answer the doorbell on your telephones, speak with visi­...

  • Page 62: User Interface

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  • Page 63: Opening The User Interface

    Opening the User Interface Overview 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 configure the FRITZ!Box, enable or disable func­...
  • Page 64 ....................Areas of the User Interface The following figure shows the most important areas of the user inter­ face: No. Function / Display The FRITZ!Box user interface menu System Information • Product name or individually assigned name of the FRITZ!Box •...
  • Page 65 • Manual: FRITZ!Box 6890 (PDF) • Tips & Tricks: Link to the FRITZ!Box Knowledge Base • en.avm.de: AVM web pages ....................
  • Page 66 Start a web browser on your computer or mobile device and enter http://fritz.box in the address bar. Enter the preset FRITZ!Box password and click “Log In”. The preset password is printed on the type label on the bottom of the housing. The FRITZ!Box user interface opens.

  • Page 67: Using The Wizard For Basic Configuration

    Using the Wizard for Basic Configuration Overview The first time the user interface is opened, the Wizard for Basic Config­ uration of the FRITZ!Box is started. This wizard assists you in entering your account information to connect to the internet and use your tele­ phones.
  • Page 68 Follow the wizard’s instructions. Once the wizard is complete, the basic configuration of the FRITZ!Box has been concluded. The FRITZ!Box is ready for the inter­ net and for telephony....................

  • Page 69: Logging Out Of The User Interface

    192. Automatic Logout when Idle If you have not logged out of the FRITZ!Box user interface, and have not been active in the browser for 20 minutes, you will be logged off auto­ matically. You must log in again to regain access to the FRITZ!Box user interface .
  • Page 70 Click “Log Out” (2) in the menu. You have been logged out of the FRITZ!Box user interface....................

  • Page 71: Using The Standard View And Advanced View

    ....................Using the Standard View and Advanced View Overview The FRITZ!Box user interface offers two views: the standard view and the advanced view. The standard view of the FRITZ!Box user interface includes all settings and functions that are needed for normal operation of the FRITZ!Box.

  • Page 72: Configuring

    Configuring a Door Intercom System ..............89 Saving Power with the FRITZ!Box................90 ....................

  • Page 73: Overview: Configuring Fritz!Box

    ....................Overview: Configuring FRITZ!Box Overview Configuration of the FRITZ!Box entails the following steps: Instructions Set up the internet connection in the FRITZ!Box.

  • Page 74: Configuring Internet Access Via Mobile Network

    Overview The internet connection for the mobile telephone network has to be set up once in the FRITZ!Box, then it is always available. The first time you open the FRITZ!Box user interface, you will automatically be prompted to configure the internet connection.

  • Page 75: Configuring An Internet Connection Via Dsl

    Configuring an Internet Connection via DSL Overview The internet access is set up in the FRITZ!Box user interface. A wizard assists you in entering the account information from your internet ser­ vice provider. The first time the user interface is opened, the wizard opens automatically.

  • Page 76: Configuring The Type Of Access To The Internet

    Configuring the Type of Access to the Internet Overview In the FRITZ!Box 6890 you can configure the internet connection for two types of access: for internet access via LTE mobile connections, and for the DSL or WAN connection. You can specify which internet connection the FRITZ!Box uses to establish the internet connection.
  • Page 77 ....................Configuring the Type of Internet Connection Open the FRITZ!Box user interface; see page In the “Internet / Account Information”...

  • Page 78: Setting Up Internet Access Via Cable Modem

    ....................Setting Up Internet Access via Cable Modem Overview You can connect the FRITZ!Box to a cable modem which provides the internet connection. Operating Mode of the FRITZ!Box...
  • Page 79 (cable connection)”. For further settings, use the online help of the FRITZ!Box....................

  • Page 80: Configuring Internet Access Via Fiber Optic Modem

    ....................Configuring Internet Access via Fiber Optic Modem Overview You can connect the FRITZ!Box to a fiber optic modem which provides the internet connection. Operating Mode of the FRITZ!Box...
  • Page 81 For further settings, use the online help of the FRITZ!Box....................

  • Page 82: Setting Up Internet Access Via Another Router

    ....................Setting Up Internet Access via Another Router Overview You can connect the FRITZ!Box to a router which provides the internet connection. Operating Mode of the FRITZ!Box...

  • Page 83: Configuring Internet Access Via Another Router: Ip Client

    ....................Configuring Internet Access via Another Router: IP client Overview You can connect the FRITZ!Box as an IP client to a router which provides the internet connection. Operating Mode of the FRITZ!Box...
  • Page 84 (IP client mode)” setting. For further settings, use the online help of the FRITZ!Box....................

  • Page 85: Extending Wireless Lan Range

    Channel”). Extending the Wireless Radio Network If the FRITZ!Box is placed in a favorable location, but the radio signal still does not reach all of your rooms, then you can extend the range of the radio signal with a wireless repeater. You can also deploy a second FRITZ!Box as a wireless repeater.
  • Page 86 Extending the Wireless Network with a FRITZ!WLAN Repeater You can extend your wireless radio network with a wireless repeater. In combination with the FRITZ!Box the AVM FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is especially suitable. All models of the series can be integrated into your wireless network and your home network. For more information, see the web address: en/avm.de/products/fritzwlan...

  • Page 87: Configuring Your Telephone Numbers

    • Some telephony providers configure your internet telephone numbers automatically. This remote configuration starts right after the FRITZ!Box is connected to the internet or after the FRITZ!Box user interface is opened. Instructions: Configuring Your Own Telephone Numbers Open the FRITZ!Box user interface;...

  • Page 88: Configuring Telephones

    Requirements • Your own telephone numbers are set up in the FRITZ!Box (see the previous section)....................

  • Page 89: Configuring A Door Intercom System

    ....................Configuring a Door Intercom System Overview Once you have connected your door intercom system to the FRITZ!Box, configure the door intercom system in the FRITZ!Box. Specify the tele­ phones or telephone numbers to which door calls should be for- warded.

  • Page 90: Saving Power With The Fritz!Box

    Viewing Information on Energy Consumption The current power consumption of the total FRITZ!Box system is dis­ played on the “Overview” page of the user interface. Information on the power consumption of the individual areas, and on the average power consumption over the last 24 hours, is presented in the FRITZ!Box user interface under “System / Energy Monitor / Energy...
  • Page 91 This way they can be switched on and off by timer. At the same time, they inform the FRITZ!Box about consumption, energy costs incurred, and the CO footprint. Instructions: Configuring a Timer for Electrical Appliances in the Home Network For instructions, see the Online Help at: “Home Network / Smart...

  • Page 92: User Interface: Menu Overview

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  • Page 93: Menu Overview: Settings And Features

    ....................Menu Overview: Settings and Features Overview The “Overview” menu is the start page of the FRITZ!Box user interface. This page presents an overview of all FRITZ!Box features and compo nents: Energy consumption, connections, ports, calls, answering machine messages, convenience functions (parental controls, alarm, etc.) and all devices in the home network.

  • Page 94: User Interface: Internet Menu

    Configuring Priorities for Internet User ...............101 Setting Up Port Sharing...................103 Enabling Dynamic DNS.....................105 Accessing the FRITZ!Box Remotely ..............106 Configuring VPN Remote Access................108 Configuring IPv6 .......................110 ....................

  • Page 95: Internet Menu: Settings And Features

    For secure access to the FRITZ!Box from the internet you can set up a MyFRITZ! account using an email address and password. FRITZ!Box users interested in technology can read information on the LTE connection and the DSL connection here.
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  • Page 97: Configuring Parental Controls

    “Standard” access profile. • Every network device that registers with the FRITZ!Box guest net­ work automatically receives the “Guest” access profile....................
  • Page 98 Requirements • The parental controls can be used in the FRITZ!Box only if the FRITZ!Box provides the internet connection. If the FRITZ!Box is configured as an IP client that uses the Internet connection of another router, you must use the corresponding features offered by the other router.

  • Page 99: Editing Filter Lists

    Requirements • The filter lists can be used in the FRITZ!Box only if the FRITZ!Box provides the internet connection. If the FRITZ!Box is configured as an IP client that uses the internet connection of another router, you must use the corresponding features offered by the other router.
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  • Page 101: Configuring Priorities For Internet User

    Reserving Bandwidth for the Home Network All of the network devices connected with the FRITZ!Box share the bandwidth available on the connection. This means that devices in the home network and in the guest network have to share bandwidth. You .
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  • Page 103: Setting Up Port Sharing

    ....................Setting Up Port Sharing Overview 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 com­...
  • Page 104 ....................Protocol Internet Protocol Explanation IPv4 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...

  • Page 105: Enabling Dynamic Dns

    IP address. The IP address may change in the process. 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, the domain name, even though the public IP address changes.

  • Page 106: Accessing The Fritz!Box Remotely

    Accessing the FRITZ!Box Remotely Overview Over the internet it is possible to access the user interface of the FRITZ!Box. With a laptop, smartphone or tablet you can configure set­ tings in the FRITZ!Box user interface. HTTPS, FTP and FTPS Protocol Function HTTPS (Hypertext Trans­...
  • Page 107 Access to storage: Every user who would like to access the sto­ rage of the FRITZ!Box externally from the internet requires a FRITZ!Box user account with the rights to access from the internet and to access the contents on the storage media.

  • Page 108: Configuring Vpn Remote Access

    Overview VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. Via VPN a secure remote access to the network of the FRITZ!Box can be established. The con­ nection is established via the internet. The data are transmitted in encrypted form via what is known as a tunnel. This excludes the pos­...
  • Page 109 214. VPN Service Portal The AVM website offers a service page which presents comprehensive information on VPN in general and in connection with the FRITZ!Box. If you would like to find out even more, visit this page at: en.avm.de/service/vpn Also on the VPN Service Portal is the “FRITZ!VPN” software for free downloading.

  • Page 110: Configuring Ipv6

    IPv6 it in the years ahead. IPv6 is more powerful, and has more addresses and better security proper­ ties than IPv4. The FRITZ!Box supports the new IPv6 internet protocol and can estab­ lish IPv6 connections: Services that Support IPv6...
  • Page 111 (standard in Windows since Windows Vista and Windows 7, in Mac OS X since macOS 10). • The advanced view must be enabled in the FRITZ!Box user inter­ face; see Using the Standard View and Advanced View, page Instructions: Configuring IPv6 in the FRITZ!Box For instructions, see the Online Help at: “Internet / Account Informa­...

  • Page 112: User Interface: Telephony Menu

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  • Page 113: Telephony Menu: Settings And Features

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  • Page 114: Configuring And Using The Telephone Book

    ....................Configuring and Using the Telephone Book Overview How you can use the FRITZ!Box telephone book depends on the tele­ phone used: Telephone Available Functions •...
  • Page 115 FRITZ!Fon telephones. Quick-dial numbers can be configured only in the first local telephone book. Instructions: Setting Up a New Telephone Book in FRITZ!Box For instructions, see the Online Help at: “Telephony / Telephone Book / New telephone book”.

  • Page 116: Configuring And Using The Answering Machine

    ....................Configuring and Using the Answering Machine Overview In the FRITZ!Box you can configure an answering machine, making an additional device superfluous. If you have more than one telephone number, you can set up multiple answering machines (up to 5).
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  • Page 118: Configuring And Using The Fax Function

    With the FRITZ!Box you can receive and send faxes without having to connect a fax machine. Received faxes are automatically forwarded by the FRITZ!Box by email or saved on a USB storage medium. Fax trans­ mission can be used on every computer in the home network of the FRITZ!Box.

  • Page 119: Configuring Call Diversion

    ....................Configuring Call Diversion Overview You can configure call diversion for incoming calls in the FRITZ!Box. Incoming Calls Call diversion can be set up for the following calls: All incoming calls •...

  • Page 120: Configuring Call Blocks

    ....................Configuring Call Blocks Overview In the FRITZ!Box you can block telephone numbers for outgoing and for incoming calls. Kinds of Call Blocks...
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  • Page 122: Configuring Do Not Disturb

    Configuring Do Not Disturb Overview Do Not Disturb keeps a telephone from ringing at specified times. Calls you miss then appear in the FRITZ!Box call list. Do Not Disturb cannot be configured for IP telephones (connected via LAN port/wireless LAN).

  • Page 123: Setting Up An Alarm

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  • Page 124: Configuring A Dialing Rule

    Overview 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 mobile networks or abroad. Example You have a telephone number with which you can save on international calls.

  • Page 125: Configuring Call-By-Call Numbers

    Overview You can configure call-by-call numbers (provider prefixes) in the FRITZ!Box. A call-by-call number is dialed before the actual telephone number to place an outgoing call. The provider prefix ensures that you conduct the call at a discount via the provider with that prefix rather than via your telephone provider.

  • Page 126: User Interface: Home Network Menu

    Configuring USB Devices ..................150 Configuring and Using the Media Server .............158 Assigning a FRITZ!Box Name .................160 Controlling Smart Home Devices ................161 ....................

  • Page 127: Home Network Menu:settings And Features

    The “Home Network / Home Net­ work Overview” menu presents a graphical overview of all the devices connected with the FRITZ!Box. If you have set up Mesh WiFi, you can view your Mesh WiFi here. In the “Home Network” menu you can make all of the relevant settings for your home network.

  • Page 128: Keeping Track Of All Devices

    Under “Home Network / Home Network Overview”, all of the devices connected with the FRITZ!Box are listed in an overview. Active Connections and Current Software Version All devices connected with the FRITZ!Box are displayed in the “Active connections in the home network and current software version ” table: •...
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  • Page 130: Managing Network Devices

    “Home Network / Network / Network Connections”. A network connection is an IP connection between a network device and the FRITZ!Box. By means of the table you can keep track of the network connections and all network devices. You can edit the connection prop­...
  • Page 131 • All connections: Every connection any network device has to the FRITZ!Box is displayed. A connection can be established with a network cable, via wireless LAN, or over VPN. A network device that is sometimes connected with a network cable, and some­...
  • Page 132 Example The “Add Device” function is useful for vendors. When a customer orders a new FRITZ!Box, she or he can have the vendor set up the net­ work in the FRITZ!Box. With the “Add Device” function this can be done without actually connecting any network devices.
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  • Page 134: Changing Ipv4 Settings

    Overview The IPv4 settings define the IPv4 network of the FRITZ!Box. Without these settings there is no IPv4 network. In the FRITZ!Box an IPv4 net­ work is the default setting. You can change the IPv4 settings. Changes to the IPv4 settings can have the result that the FRITZ!Box can no longer be reached.
  • Page 135 The messages are received by all network devices. IPv4 Address in Case of Emergency The FRITZ!Box also has a fixed IPv4 address that cannot be changed. The FRITZ!Box always can be reached at this IPv4 address. IPv4 Address Purpose 169.254.1.1...
  • Page 136 IPv4 Network IPv4: IPv4 stands for internet protocol, version 4. Together, the IPv4 address of the FRITZ!Box and the subnet mask specify the IPv4 net­ work of the FRITZ!Box. The IPv4 address range available for the net­ work devices is determined by this network. If either of these two val­...

  • Page 137: Distributing Ipv4 Addresses

    IP network. The DHCP server of the FRITZ!Box is enabled upon delivery. One part of the IPv4 address range of the FRITZ!Box is reserved for the DHCP server. The DHCP server assigns IP addresses from this range to the network devices.
  • Page 138 Obtaining an IP Address Automatically, page 144. When a network device registers with the FRITZ!Box, it receives an IPv4 address from the DHCP server. Every time the network device is restarted, the DHCP server assigns it an IP address again.
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  • Page 140: Changing Ipv6 Settings

    The “IPv6 support enabled” setting is enabled under “Internet / • Account Information / IPv6” in the FRITZ!Box user interface. Factory Settings The following settings for the IPv6 network of the FRITZ!Box are preset upon delivery: Topic Setting Unique Local Addresses (ULA)
  • Page 141 ....................You can change the settings. For more information on this subject, see the online help of the FRITZ!Box. Instructions: Changing the IPv6 Settings For instructions, see the Online Help at: “Home Network / Network /...

  • Page 142: Configuring A Static Ip Route

    FRITZ!Box is unknown. • The network devices in the subnet are to communicate with the network devices of the FRITZ!Box or access the internet via the FRITZ!Box. • Only relevant for IPv4: The router that spans the subnet does not do NAT (Network Address Translation).
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  • Page 144: Obtaining An Ip Address Automatically

    Enter “ncpa.cpl” in the search field and press Enter. Click the network connection between the computer and the FRITZ!Box with the right mouse button and select “Properties”. Under “This connection uses the following items”, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”.
  • Page 145 Enable the options “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” for the Internet pro­ tocol version 6 (TCP/IPv6) as well. The network device receives an IP address from the FRITZ!Box. Obtaining an IP Address Automatically in Mac OS X Select the “System Preferences” in the Apple menu.
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  • Page 147: Configuring Lan Guest Access

    Configure settings in the FRITZ!Box user interface ....................
  • Page 148 Example Configuration FRITZ!Box Internet Requirements • The FRITZ!Box establishes the internet connection itself, that is, it is not configured as an IP client. • You have a network cable at hand. Instructions: Configuring LAN Guest Access For instructions, see the Online Help at: “Home Network / Network / Network Settings”.

  • Page 149: Configuring Wake On Lan

    Wake on LAN is a function that allows a computer to be started via net­ work adapter. Wake on LAN can be used with 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 •...

  • Page 150: Configuring Usb Devices

    ....................Configuring USB Devices Overview The FRITZ!Box has a USB port to which you can connect various USB devices. All devices in the FRITZ!Box home network can use these USB devices jointly and simultaneously.
  • Page 151 Example Configuration FRITZ!Box Internet Rules Follow the rules below for connecting USB devices to the FRITZ!Box: • If more than one USB device without its own power supply is con­ nected to the FRITZ!Box, the total current consumption may not exceed a value of 500 mA.
  • Page 152 USB storage media on a regular basis. • Place USB hard drives as far away from the FRITZ!Box as possible in order to prevent interference to wireless radio transmission. Instructions: Connecting and Configuring USB Storage Media Click “Remove Safely”...
  • Page 153 ....................Instructions: Configuring a USB Printer as a Network Printer (Windows 7) A USB printer connected to the FRITZ!Box can be configured as a net­ work printer in Windows 7: Click “Start / Control Panel”...
  • Page 154 ....................Instructions: Configuring a USB Printer as a Network Printer (Windows 8) A USB printer connected to the FRITZ!Box can be configured as a net­ work printer in Windows 8: Press the keyboard shortcut “Windows key+X”...
  • Page 155 ....................Instructions: Configuring a USB Printer as a Network Printer (Windows 10) A USB printer connected to the FRITZ!Box can be configured as a net­ work printer in Windows 10: Press the keyboard shortcut “Windows key+X”...
  • Page 156 ....................Instructions: Configuring a USB Printer as a Network Printer (Mac OS X 10.5 or Higher) A USB printer connected to the FRITZ!Box can be configured as a net­ work printer in Mac OS X version 10.5 or higher: In the dock, click “System Preferences”.
  • Page 157 As the port type, select “Raw TCP”. Enter 9100 as the port. Enter fritz.box as the printer name. If the FRITZ!Box is configured as a wireless repeater or an IP cli­ ent, enter here the IP address at which it can be reached in the network.

  • Page 158: Configuring And Using The Media Server

    The media server can be expanded using USB storage media or USB hard disks. You can also use the media server of the FRITZ!Box to listen to web radio. Criteria The FRITZ!Box detects media files automatically and makes them available in a clear playlist.
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  • Page 160: Assigning A Fritz!Box Name

    ....................Assigning a FRITZ!Box Name Overview You can assign an individual name for your FRITZ!Box in the FRITZ!Box user interface. This name is then adopted as the name of the wireless radio network (SSID).

  • Page 161: Controlling Smart Home Devices

    ....................Controlling Smart Home Devices Overview The following Smart Home devices can be registered with the FRITZ!Box and configured and controlled via the FRITZ!Box: • Up to 10 FRITZ!DECT 200/210 outlet switches and •...
  • Page 162 ....................Requirements • A Smart Home device is registered with the FRITZ!Box. Instructions: Setting Up a Group For instructions, see the Online Help at: “Home Network / Smart Home”.

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  • Page 164: Wireless Menu: Settings And Features

    In this menu you can also set up a schedule for your wireless radio networks and change the operating mode of the FRITZ!Box so that it can be used as a wire­ less repeater if needed.

  • Page 165: Switching The Wireless Radio Network On And Off

    The FRITZ!Box schedule can be transferred to other connected AVM devices, for instance FRITZ!WLAN Repeaters and FRITZ!Powerline adapters. By default, the AVM devices adopt the settings for the wire­ less switching schedule from the FRITZ!Box. You can also configure a separate wireless LAN switching schedule for the connected AVM devices.

  • Page 166: Selecting The Radio Channel

    Wireless Auto Channel With the “Set radio channel settings automatically” (wireless auto channel) feature, 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 baby monit­...
  • Page 167 Switching Frequency Bands Spontaneously (Band Steering) To improve data transmission, the FRITZ!Box can automatically switch the frequency band used by dual-band wireless devices. For this the registered wireless devices are controlled so that they log in to the less busy frequency band, and thus take better advantage of the wire­...

  • Page 168: Configuring Wireless Guest Access

    ....................Configuring Wireless Guest Access Overview In addition to its wireless network, the FRITZ!Box can provide a second, independent wireless guest network. You can make this wire­ less guest network available to your guests. Then your guests can log...
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  • Page 171: Dect Menu: Settings And Features

    DECT Menu: Settings and Features Overview The “DECT” menu contains the settings to configure the DECT base sta­ tion integrated in the FRITZ!Box. “DECT” menu Description of the Submenus The online help of the user interface includes a detailed description of the submenus.

  • Page 172: Enabling Dect Eco

    When all registered cordless telephones are in standby operation, the DECT radio network of the FRITZ!Box and the telephones is switched off. As soon as a call arrives or you press a key on a cordless telephone, the DECT radio network is switched back on.

  • Page 173: Allowing Non-Encrypted Connections

    DECT connections. In order to use DECT repeaters from oth­ er manufacturers that do not allow encrypted connections, you can allow non-encrypted connections. Consequences of Non-encrypted Connections The following FRITZ!Box features can not be used if you allow non- encrypted connections: • Registering FRITZ!DECT Repeater or FRITZ!Box in DECT repeater mode •...

  • Page 174: Switching Dect On And Off

    Overview DECT is switched on automatically whenever you register a DECT device with the FRITZ!Box and switched off when you deregister all DECT devices. You can also switch off DECT in the user interface. Then the registered DECT devices will lose their connections to the FRITZ!Box, but remain registered with it.

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  • Page 176: Diagnostics Menu: Settings And Features

    Overview The “Diagnostics” menu presents an overview of the functional status of your FRITZ!Box, your home network, and the connection to the inter­ net. You also get an overview of all security-relevant settings of your FRITZ!Box. At a single glance it shows which ports are opened, which users are logged in and which wireless devices are connected.

  • Page 177: Starting The Function Diagnostics

    Overview With the function diagnostics you can get an overview of the functional status of your FRITZ!Box, its internet connection and about your home network. In the case of an error the diagnostics results can help you localize and remedy any problems.
  • Page 178 Status of the MyFRITZ! activation • MyFRITZ! account email address Home network • Number of network devices connected with the FRITZ!Box at present or at an earlier point in time • Number of network devices online Smart Home Number of Smart Home devices Wireless environ­...

  • Page 179: Using Security Diagnostics

    FRITZ!Box. At a glance you can see whether the latest FRITZ!OS is installed, which ports are open, which users are logged in or off the FRITZ!Box, which wireless devices with which properties are connected with the FRITZ!Box and much more.
  • Page 180 • Time at which the FRITZ!Box last logged in and the IP address it used to do so....................
  • Page 181 ....................Area Checkpoint / Status FRITZ!NAS Access rights to the FRITZ!Box storage media with the following details: • which user has access to which storage media •...

  • Page 182: User Interface: System Menu

    ....................User Interface: System Menu System Menu: Settings and Functions..............183 Setting a FRITZ!Box Password ................185 Creating FRITZ!Box Users ..................188 Configuring Push Services ..................192 Selecting Signaling of the “Info”...

  • Page 183: System Menu: Settings And Functions

    “Energy Monitor” showing information about the power consumption of your FRITZ!Box. Various notification services inform you about the activities of the FRITZ!Box and assist you in sav­ ing your passwords and FRITZ!Box settings. In addition to allocating rights in the user administration, the “System”...
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  • Page 185: Setting A Fritz!Box Password

    FRITZ!Box. Every user who knows this password can access all con­ tents and settings of the FRITZ!Box. A unique password is already set in your FRITZ!Box upon delivery. With this, access to the user interface of your FRITZ!Box is protected from the outset.
  • Page 186 ....................Password Protection To protect the FRITZ!Box with a password, you can either use a FRITZ!Box password or set up FRITZ!Box accounts. These password...
  • Page 187 If you lose your FRITZ!Box password and did not configure the “Forgot password” push service, you will have to restore the factory settings to the FRITZ!Box and you will have to reconfigure all of your personal set­ tings for your internet connection, your telephone system and your home network.

  • Page 188: Creating Fritz!Box Users

    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.
  • Page 189 ....................FRITZ!Box Password FRITZ!Box Users Scope of access With the FRITZ!Box pass­ For each FRITZ!Box user, word, access to all con­...
  • Page 190 Comply with the following rules for creating user names and setting passwords: • For FRITZ!Box users, select a user name that begins with a letter from a to z in upper or lower case and has a maximum of 32 char­ acters.
  • Page 191 Instructions: Configuring FRITZ!Box Users For instructions, see the Online Help at: “System / FRITZ!Box Users / Users”....................

  • Page 192: Configuring Push Services

    Various push services are available in the user interface under “Sys­ tem / Push Service”. Push services are notification services that inform you about the activities of your FRITZ!Box and assist you in sav­ ing your passwords and FRITZ!Box settings. With the push services you can have email sent to you at regular intervals informing you about the latest connections, usage and configuration of your FRITZ!Box.
  • Page 193 New FRITZ!OS Notifies you whenever a new FRITZ!OS version is available for your FRITZ!Box Save settings Saves the settings of the FRITZ!Box before each update and every time the factory settings are restored, and forwards these settings by email Forgot password...

  • Page 194: Selecting Signaling Of The "Info" Led

    You would like to be notified about new messages on the answering machine. The “Info” LED flashes when there are new messages on the FRITZ!Box answering machine. The LED stops flashing as soon as all new messages have been heard.

  • Page 195: Locking Buttons

    ....................Locking Buttons Overview You can lock the keys 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.

  • Page 196: Updating Fritz!Os

    Updating FRITZ!OS Overview FRITZ!OS is the operating system of the FRITZ!Box. AVM regularly makes new versions of FRITZ!OS available for your FRITZ!Box, free of charge. Updates contain further developments and often new features for your FRITZ!Box. Always install the latest version of FRITZ!OS on all FRITZ! products in...
  • Page 197 In some cases it is not possible to perform an automatic update. Then you have the option of performing an update manually. Interrupting the FRITZ!OS update could damage your FRITZ!Box. Do not clear the connection between FRITZ!Box and the computer during a FRITZ!OS update, and do not unplug the power cord.
  • Page 198 Enter the following address in the web browser: ftp.avm.de/fritz.box Switch to the folder for your FRITZ!Box model, then to the sub- folder “firmware”, and then to the folder with your language of choice. The complete model name of your FRITZ!Box is shown in the user interface on the “Overview”...
  • Page 199 ....................With the automatic update function you will never miss a software update for your FRITZ!Box and will be able to use new features right away. In the “System / Update / Automatic Update” menu you can specify whether every new version of FRITZ!OS should be installed automatic­ally, or only critical updates, such as security updates, or...
  • Page 200 ....................Procedure Description Notify me about new ver­ • The FRITZ!Box indicates that a new sions of FRITZ!OS and version of FRITZ!OS is available on the install new versions "Overview" page.

  • Page 201: Saving Settings

    ....................Saving Settings Overview You can save all of the settings made in your FRITZ!Box to a backup file. Using this file you can save time on future configurations: •...

  • Page 202: Loading Settings

    FRITZ!Box settings you have previously saved can be restored. • You can restore settings saved in your current FRITZ!Box. • You can load the saved settings into a FRITZ!Box of the same model. • You can load the saved settings into another FRITZ!Box of a differ­...

  • Page 203: Restarting The Fritz!Box

    ....................Restarting the FRITZ!Box Overview A restart of your FRITZ!Box may be necessary if the FRITZ!Box no longer reacts correctly, or if internet connections can no longer be established for no apparent reason. You can perform a restart directly on the FRITZ!Box or via the FRITZ!Box user interface.

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  • Page 205: Using Wizards

    ....................Using Wizards Overview Wizards guide you step by step through the most important FRITZ!Box functions. All settings options are commented on in detail. Follow the wizard’s instructions in each window and configure your settings.
  • Page 206 FRITZ!Box, its internet connection and the home network connection to the FRITZ!Box Security • Diagnostics of FRITZ!Box settings that regulate access to the FRITZ!Box from the internet or in the home network • Indications of potentially insecure set­ tings Save and Restore...
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  • Page 209: Fritz!Nas Features

    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.
  • Page 210 Instructions: Starting FRITZ!NAS in the Home Network Open a web browser. Enter “fritz.nas” in the address bar. If password protection is configured: Log in to your FRITZ!Box. FRITZ!NAS opens and displays the storage media enabled in the FRITZ!Box. Instructions: Starting FRITZ!NAS in the Internet Open a web browser.

  • Page 211: Expanding Fritz!Nas Storage

    FRITZ!Box as high-performance NAS stor­ age. Access Rights Access to FRITZ!NAS and thus to the storage media of the FRITZ!Box can be protected by defining a password in the user interface. For user oriented rights management, you can configure different FRITZ!Box users.

  • Page 212: Displaying Fritz!Nas Storage In A File Manager

    ....................Displaying FRITZ!NAS Storage in a File Manager Overview You can display the NAS storage of your FRITZ!Box in the file manager of your computer. This section describes how to proceed in doing so. Requirements •...

  • Page 213: Saving Fritz!Nas Storage

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  • Page 214: Myfritz

    ....................MyFRITZ! Service for FRITZ!Box Remote Access ..............215 Creating a New MyFRITZ! Account.................217 Using an Existing MyFRITZ! Account ..............218...

  • Page 215: Service For Fritz!Box Remote Access

    FRITZ!Box at home from anywhere. Access to the MyFRITZ! Service There are three ways you can use MyFRITZ! for secure, easy access to the information and data on your FRITZ!Box when you’re on the go. Kind of Access MyFRITZ! Access Via mobile device •...
  • Page 216 (Not required for use of the “myfritz.net” website.) • An account as FRITZ!Box user has been set up for you in your FRITZ!Box. (Not required for use of the MyFRITZ!App 2.) • A MyFRITZ! account was created and your FRITZ!Box is registered with this account.

  • Page 217: Creating A New Myfritz! Account

    In order to be able to use MyFRITZ! via the MyFRITZ!App or the “myfritz.net” website, you must first create a MyFRITZ! account. During this process your FRITZ!Box is registered with your MyFRITZ! account. If you would like to use MyFRITZ! via the MyFRITZ!App 2, this step is not necessary.

  • Page 218: Use An Existing Myfritz! Account

    Overview You only have to set up a MyFRITZ! account once. It exists no matter which FRITZ!Box was used to create it. You can register as many FRITZ!Boxes as you like with one MyFRITZ! account. Switching to a Newer FRITZ!Box...

  • Page 219: Configuring Myfritz!App: With Android

    If you would like to access your FRITZ!Box from an Android mobile device, you can use the free MyFRITZ!App 2 or the older, also free, MyFRITZ!App from AVM. In order to be able to use MyFRITZ!App 2, your FRITZ!Box must use the software version FRITZ!OS 6.50 or higher. Both MyFRITZ!Apps are available in the Google Play Store.
  • Page 220 Open the MyFRITZ!App. To register with the FRITZ!Box, enter the required data....................

  • Page 221: Configuring Myfritz!App: With Ios

    ....................Configuring the MyFRITZ!App: with iOS Overview If you would like to access your FRITZ!Box from a mobile Apple device, you can do so using the free MyFRITZ!App from AVM. The MyFRITZ!App is available in the Apple App Store.

  • Page 222: Using Myfritz

    • The “Access from the internet allowed” option is enabled in your • FRITZ!Box user account. This is not necessary if you only intend to use MyFRITZ! in the FRITZ!Box home network. Instructions: Using MyFRITZ! via Smartphone or Tablet Open the MyFRITZ!App.

  • Page 223: Controlling Fritz!Box With Keypad Codes

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  • Page 224: Information On Keypad Codes

    Do Not Disturb and call diversion, but also other functions. For instance, you can switch wire­ less LAN on and off, and restore the factory settings to the FRITZ!Box. How It Works Keypad codes are combinations of keys (for instance, #811*1*), which you enter on the telephone keypad.

  • Page 225: Configuration On The Telephone

    Controlling FRITZ!Box with Keypad Codes ....................
  • Page 226 If your telephone provider supports this, calls will be diverted by your provider and your line will remain free for other calls. Otherwise the FRITZ!Box establishes a second con­ nection. In either case, extra charges will accrue according to your contracted telephone rates.
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  • Page 230 ....................Instructions: Switching Wireless LAN On The wireless radio network of your FRITZ!Box can be switched on and off using a connected telephone.
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  • Page 232: Operation At The Telephone

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  • Page 233 Controlling FRITZ!Box with Keypad Codes ....................
  • Page 234 You can pick up and take the following calls on connected telephones: • Calls that have already been accepted by an answering machine. This can be the FRITZ!Box answering machine or a connected answering machine. Calls that arrive at another connected telephone (the other tele­...
  • Page 235 Telephone with Call Button Press the following keys for a broadcast call: All telephones on the FRITZ!Box ring. You will be connected to the telephone that picks up the call first....................
  • Page 236 Controlling FRITZ!Box with Keypad Codes ....................
  • Page 237 Instructions: Specifying the Telephone Number for the Next Call If you have multiple telephone numbers, when dialing a call you can specify which telephone number the FRITZ!Box uses to make the call. Dialing rules are disregarded for this call. Telephone without Call Button...
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  • Page 244: Operation On The Telephone (Isdn Convenience Features)

    ....................Operation on the Telephone (ISDN Convenience Features) Overview The following convenience features can be used if the FRITZ!Box is connected with an ISDN line. Instructions: Callback on No Reply You can enable a call-back for internal and external calls in the follow­...
  • Page 245 Controlling FRITZ!Box with Keypad Codes ....................

  • Page 246: Restoring Factory Settings With The Telephone

    Restoring Factory Settings with the Telephone Overview You can restore factory settings to the FRITZ!Box by telephone. This is necessary, for instance, if you can no longer access the user interface of your FRITZ!Box because you’ve forgotten your password and did not configure the “Forgot password”...
  • Page 247 Controlling FRITZ!Box with Keypad Codes ....................

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  • Page 249: Troubleshooting Procedures

    ....................Troubleshooting Procedures Overview The following table offers recommendations about what do when prob­ lems with your FRITZ!Box arise: Error Scenario Remedy No access to the user interface Troubleshooting chart;...

  • Page 250: Troubleshooting Chart

    ....................Troubleshooting Chart Overview If malfunctions occur, such that you can no longer access the user interface of the FRITZ!Box, for instance, first try to solve the problems using the following tables. Troubleshooting Chart Error Scenario...
  • Page 251 Proxy configura­ If a proxy server is enabled in tion does not your web browser, the address of allow the the FRITZ!Box must be entered as FRITZ!Box an exception. Check your web address browser settings. For more information on this, see the help of your web browser.
  • Page 252 254. and “Home If this does not work, restore fact­ Network” ory settings to the FRITZ!Box menus. (see page 259)....................
  • Page 253 FRITZ!Box and the wireless interrupted between devices: FRITZ!Box and • Do not place the FRITZ!Box in wireless device the corner of a room. interrupted • Do not place the FRITZ!Box directly next to or beneath an obstacle or a metal object (like a cabinet or radiator).

  • Page 254: Opening The User Interface With The Emergency Ip Address

    Opening the User Interface with the Emergency IP Address Overview The FRITZ!Box has an emergency IP address at which it can always be reached. The emergency IP address can be useful if you can no longer access the FRITZ!Box user interface, for instance due to erroneous configurations.
  • Page 255 If the user interface is protected with a password: Enter your password. If the FRITZ!Box user interface is not displayed, you have to assign the IP address 169.254.1.2 to the network adapter connected with the FRITZ!Box. Instructions from the AVM...

  • Page 256: Knowledge Base

    ....................Knowledge Base Overview Help for resolving problems with the FRITZ!Box is provided in the AVM Knowledge Base. This resource presents answers to the questions asked most frequently of our Support team.

  • Page 257: Support

    Start a web browser on your computer, tablet or smartphone. Enter the following address: https://en.avm.de/service. Select from the “Service” area the FRITZ!Box model for which you need support. Enter a keyword in the search field of the Knowledge Base or select an FAQ (frequently asked question).

  • Page 258: Decommissioning

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  • Page 259: Restoring Factory Settings

    FRITZ!Box. The FRITZ!Box is not working any more (for instance, due to • improper settings). The FRITZ!Box is to be passed on to an outside party for repair. • • The FRITZ!Box is to be resold to another user.
  • Page 260 Storage, page 213. 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. Instructions: Restoring Factory Settings When the factory settings are restored, all of the individual settings you made in the FRITZ!Box are deleted.

  • Page 261: Disposal

    ....................Disposal Disposal of Used Devices In accordance with European regulations, FRITZ!Box, as well as all devices and electronic components contained in the package, may not be disposed with household waste.

  • Page 262: Appendix

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  • Page 263: Technical Specifications

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  • Page 269: Drilling Template

    ....................Drilling Template FRITZ!Box 6890 Drilling Template The following figure is a drilling template for your FRITZ!Box. The drilling template assists you in marking the holes needed to mount the FRITZ!Box on a wall.
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  • Page 273: Information On Cleaning

    Keep the following rules in mind for cleaning your FRITZ!Box: • Remove the FRITZ!Box from the mains before cleaning. • Wipe the FRITZ!Box with a slightly moist, lint-free cloth or an anti­ static cloth. • Do not use any strong detergents or solvents for cleaning.

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  • Page 276 ....................Do Not Disturb...........122 FRITZ!Box users.......188, documentation.......... FRITZ!NAS door intercom system access by computer......
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  • Page 278 DECT ..........diagnostics..........175 package contents........home network........paging call..........internet..........parental controls........overview..........password system ..........forgot ..........telephony..........password for FRITZ!Box....186, wireless..........163 password protection wizards..........forgot password........ mobile network......... FRITZ!Box password......185 mounting..........31, FRITZ!Box users......188, My!FRITZ possibilities........186, configuring app with Android..219...
  • Page 279 FRITZ!Fon........246 port sharing..........ports safety interfaces..........handling..........positioning the FRITZ!Box....... safety instructions......power safety instructions........saving ..........saving power consumption......... FRITZ!NAS data........213 prioritizing internet use......saving power provider prefix.......... overview..........
  • Page 280 ....................FRITZ!Box 6890...
  • Page 281 USB device configuring radio network....access rights........encryption........... configuring..........150 extending range......... connecting.......... location for the FRITZ!Box....settings..........157 network key......14, 53, suitable for FRITZ!Box..... 150, password........14, USB port............. radio channel........user account..........188 radio frequencies......166, user interface........62,...

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