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  • Page 2 FRITZ!Box Fon This manual and the software it describes are protected by copyright. The manual and soft- ware as presented are the object of a license agreement and may be used only in accor- dance with the license conditions. The licensee bears all risk in regard to hazards and im- pairments of quality which may arise in connection with the use of this product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mounting FRITZ!Box Fon ........
  • Page 4 Assistance from AVM Support ....... .57 Index Declaration of CE Conformity Drilling Template FRITZ!Box Fon – Contents...
  • Page 5 Path and file names in SOFTWARE\INFO.PDF running text or README.DOC Pointed brackets Variables <CD-ROM drive> Typewriter font Information to be typed a:\setup in using the keyboard Gray italics Tips, instructions and ...for more infor- warnings mation, see... FRITZ!Box Fon – Symbols and Highlighting...
  • Page 6 Never let liquids get inside the FRITZ!Box Fon. Other- wise, electric shocks or short circuits may result. FRITZ!Box Fon is intended for indoor use only. Do not open the FRITZ!Box Fon housing. The device con- tains hazardous components and should only be opened by authorized repair technicians.

  • Page 7: This Is Fritz!Box Fon

    LAN port and a USB port, thus providing a firewall-protect- ed Internet connection for two computers at the same time. FRITZ!Box Fon can be connected by means of a network cable or USB cable to computers with Windows operating systems, the Linux operating system or Apple computers with the op- erating system Mac OS X.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    4-meter ISDN/analog cable (black) for connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the ISDN Network Terminator (NT) or the analog telephone line one USB cable (white) for connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to a computer with a USB interface one network cable (red) for connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to...

  • Page 9: Operation Requirements

    Operation Requirements 1.2 Operation Requirements In order to operate FRITZ!Box Fon, you must have the following: an ISDN point-to-multipoint line in accordance with the Euro ISDN protocol DSS1, or an analog telephone line one DSL Line: Standard ITU G.992.1 Annex A or Annex B (depending on hardware model) If you want to connect FRITZ!Box Fon over the computer’s...

  • Page 10: Fritz!Box Fon Leds

    FRITZ!Box Fon LEDs 1.3 FRITZ!Box Fon LEDs The LEDs on your FRITZ!Box Fon indicate the following condi- tions: Event Type Power shows the operation status of FRITZ!Box Fon remains lit when the device has electrical power and the DSL line is ready for operation...

  • Page 11: Technical Specifications Of Fritz!Box Fon

    Maximum power consumption: 9 W Average power consumption: 6 W Data transmission rate: max. 8 Mbit/s (downstream), 1 Mbit/s (upstream) Updatable firmware DHCP Server DSL router Firewall and packet filter IP Masquerading/NAT Conform to CE standard FRITZ!Box Fon – 1 This Is FRITZ!Box Fon...

  • Page 12: Audible Signals

    Time in seconds Audible Signals Ring Busy signal Internal dial tone External dial tone Positive confirmation Neg. acknowledgment Call waiting Calls External call Internal call Call back Handset and ring patterns at FRITZ!Box Fon FRITZ!Box Fon – 1 This Is FRITZ!Box Fon...

  • Page 13: Starting Fritz!Box Fon Operation

    If you would like to hang FRITZ!Box Fon on the wall, use the drilling template on the last page of the installation manual.

  • Page 14: Connecting Fritz!Box Fon To The Mains Power Supply

    Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the Mains Power Supply 2.2 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the Mains Power Supply Perform the following steps to connect FRITZ!Box Fon to the mains power supply: Position your FRITZ!Box Fon so that the sockets on the back panel are facing you.

  • Page 15: Connecting Fritz!Box Fon To Dsl

    Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to DSL 2.3 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to DSL Perform the following steps to connect FRITZ!Box Fon to DSL: Remove the enclosed DSL (black or grey) cable from the package. Connect one end of the cable to the socket labeled “DSL”, located at the far left of the back panel of...

  • Page 16: Connecting Fritz!Box Fon To Isdn Or The Analog Telephone Line

    Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to ISDN or the Analog Telephone Line 2.4 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to ISDN or the Analog Telephone Line FRITZ!Box Fon can be connected to an ISDN access or an ana- log telephone line. To establish a connection, perform the following steps: Remove the enclosed ISDN/analog (black) cable from the package.

  • Page 17: Connecting Analog Terminal Devices To Fritz!Box Fon

    Connecting Analog Terminal Devices to FRITZ!Box Fon FRITZ!Box Fon connected to DSL and the analog telephone line over the DSL splitter 2.5 Connecting Analog Terminal Devices to FRITZ!Box Fon FRITZ!Box Fon has been tested and CE-certified in accor- dance with European Union directives. All analog telecom- munication devices with CE certification can be connected to its extensions.

  • Page 18: Connecting Fritz!Box Fon To The Computer

    FRITZ!Box Fon at the same time, you can connect a network hub or switch to the LAN port of the FRITZ!Box Fon so that all of its features can be provided for a small network.

  • Page 19: Connecting Fritz!Box Fon To The Lan Port

    If you would like to connect a network to FRITZ!Box Fon in order to connect several comput- ers with DSL, then connect FRITZ!Box Fon to a network hub or switch using the LAN cable.
  • Page 20 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the LAN Port of a Computer Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to a computer’s network adapter FRITZ!Box Fon is now connected and ready for operation. No additional driver installation is necessary on the computer. If you configure FRITZ!Box Fon for an Internet connection, all connected computers can use FRITZ!Box Fon to establish connections to the Internet at the same time.
  • Page 21 You can only connect to the Internet if Internet access is con- figured on the computer. See the section “Basic Configura- tion of FRITZ!Box Fon” from page 28 for information about how to configure an Internet connection. FRITZ!Box Fon – 2 Starting FRITZ!Box Fon Operation...

  • Page 22: Connecting Fritz!Box Fon To The Usb Port Of A Computer

    An operating system version of 10.3.3 or higher is required to connect FRITZ!Box Fon to the USB port of an Apple Macin- tosh computer. If your Apple Macintosh computer works with an older version, connect FRITZ!Box Fon via the LAN port of your computer.
  • Page 23 Connecting the USB Cable Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the USB port of a computer Pick up the USB cable and plug the flat connector into a free USB port on your computer. Then plug the square connector into the socket labeled “...
  • Page 24 FRITZ!Box Fon is now connected and ready for operation. You can only connect to the Internet if Internet access is con- figured. See the section “Basic Configuration of FRITZ!Box Fon” on page 28 for information about how to configure an Internet connection. Installing FRITZ!Box Fon in Windows Me Windows Me detects a new plug-and-play device to be installed.
  • Page 25 Fon” on page 28 for information about how to configure an Internet connection. Installing FRITZ!Box Fon in Windows 98 Insert the FRITZ!Box Fon CD in your CD-ROM drive to start the Installation Help automatically. If the Installation Help does not start automatically, open the INTRO.HTM file on the FRITZ!Box Fon CD.
  • Page 26 You can only connect to the Internet if Internet access is con- figured. See the section “Basic Configuration of FRITZ!Box Fon” on page 28 for information about how to configure an Internet connection. FRITZ!Box Fon – 2 Starting FRITZ!Box Fon Operation...
  • Page 27 You can only connect to the Internet if Internet access is con- figured. See the section “Basic Configuration of FRITZ!Box Fon” on page 28 for information about how to configure an Internet connection. Installing FRITZ!Box Fon in a Linux Operating System The example of SUSE Linux 9.0 is used here to describe how...

  • Page 28: Basic Configuration Of Fritz!Box Fon

    NET3-4-HOWTO-5.html 2.9 Basic Configuration of FRITZ!Box Fon You can open the FRITZ!Box Fon window in your web browser as soon as you have finished connecting the device. Go the the “Basic Configuration” menu and use the Wizard to make the basic settings for FRITZ!Box Fon operation.
  • Page 29 The Internet connection then will be cleared automatically after the specified interval without data exchange (idle). Click “Next”. Note that FRITZ!Box Fon automatically assigns IP ad- dresses to all computers that are supposed to use this Internet access. FRITZ!Box Fon – 2 Starting FRITZ!Box Fon Operation...
  • Page 30 Internet or the fixed-line net- work. Click “Finish”. This concludes the basic settings for FRITZ!Box Fon. The sys- tem can now be used for connections to the Internet and the fixed-line telephone network, and for Internet telephony. See the section “Configuring FRITZ!Box Fon”...

  • Page 31: Configuring Fritz!Box Fon

    Configuring FRITZ!Box Fon 3 Configuring FRITZ!Box Fon The first time FRITZ!Box Fon is configured, it is ready for oper- ation and can be used for Internet connections, Internet telephony and fixed-line telephone calls. If you would like to make settings to FRITZ!Box Fon that go beyond this basic...

  • Page 32: Making Phone Calls With Fritz!Box Fon

    Internet. See the Online Help of the FRITZ!Box Fon window for compre- hensive information on all of these topics. 3.2 Making Phone Calls with FRITZ!Box Fon...
  • Page 33 To ensure that the terminal device at the “FON1” exten- sion reacts only to incoming calls to the specified numbers, deactivate the option “React to all numbers”. Configure the “Extension FON2”. Click the “Apply” button. FRITZ!Box Fon – 3 Configuring FRITZ!Box Fon...
  • Page 34 Internet number or set up quick-dial numbers for your connections. See the Online Help of the FRITZ!Box Fon window for compre- hensive information on all of these topics. FRITZ!Box Fon – 3 Configuring FRITZ!Box Fon...

  • Page 35: Useful Tips For Internet Telephony With Fritz!Box Fon

    3.3 Useful Tips for Internet Telephony with FRITZ!Box Fon Important for Every Configuration If you use FRITZ!Box Fon for Internet telephony, disable the “Clear Internet connection automatically” option to prevent a connection from being cleared during a call over the Internet.
  • Page 36 Useful Tips for Internet Telephony with FRITZ!Box Fon downloads to the remaining bandwidth available, thus main- taining a constant bandwidth for Internet telephone calls to ensure high transmission quality. Because FRITZ!Box Fon also places a higher priority on Internet telephony connec- tions over Internet data connections, most unexpected dis- turbances can be avoided.

  • Page 37: The Fritz!Box Window

    The FRITZ!Box Window 4 The FRITZ!Box Window FRITZ!Box Fon functions as a PBX and DSL router to offer a va- riety of options for Internet and telephony connections. You can change the FRITZ!Box Fon settings and view information about the system status in a user window.

  • Page 38: Overview

    FRITZ!Box Fon is connected to computers by means of the LAN or USB port. Internet Connection When FRITZ!Box Fon is configured as a DSL router, an addi- tional “Internet Connection” area is displayed. This area contains information about the Internet connection: the IP...

  • Page 39: Internet

    Internet. Enter a time period in seconds. When FRITZ!Box Fon is configured as a router, the default set- tings stipulate that programs on your computer or in your LAN cannot be accessed from the Internet.

  • Page 40: Telephony

    4.4 Telephony Internet Telephony Enter your account information for Internet Telephony to FRITZ!Box Fon here. Here you can set up a second Internet number. Extensions In this section you assign the Internet numbers and the fixed-line numbers to the FRITZ!Box Fon extensions.

  • Page 41: Journal

    Dialing Rules Dialing Rules With the FRITZ!Box Fon dialing rules you can influence how your terminal devices behave during dialing. You can define whether connections are to be established using the Internet or the fixed-line network, and specify rules excepting certain ranges of numbers.

  • Page 42: System Settings

    On this page you can update the system software and re- store the factory settings to FRITZ!Box Fon. Restoring the factory settings means deleting all settings on FRITZ!Box Fon along with the access information for the In- ternet connection. Use this function before allowing outside parties to use FRITZ!Box Fon.
  • Page 43 During the update proce- dure the “Info” LED flashes. It goes out when the up- date has been completed. As soon as the update has been completed, FRITZ!Box Fon is restarted and immediately ready for operation. Factory Settings Click the “Restore Factory Settings”...

  • Page 44: Help

    Help 4.7 Help Click the “Help” button from any FRITZ!Box Fon window to open the Online Help available on the current topic. FRITZ!Box Fon – 4 The FRITZ!Box Window...

  • Page 45: Removing Fritz!Box Fon

    5 Removing FRITZ!Box Fon Follow the instructions below to remove FRITZ!Box Fon: If FRITZ!Box Fon is connected to the computer’s LAN port or to a network hub, all you need to do is remove the network cable. If FRITZ!Box Fon was installed at the computer’s USB port, proceed as described in the following sections.

  • Page 46: Uninstallation In Windows Me And 98

    Uninstallation in Windows Me and 98 5.2 Uninstallation in Windows Me and 98 Note that FRITZ!Box Fon can only be removed while it is con- nected to the computer’s USB port. Proceed as follows to remove the FRITZ!Box Fon driver soft- ware in Windows Me/98: Select “Start / Settings / Control Panel”, then double-...

  • Page 47: Uninstallation In Windows 2000

    Uninstallation in Windows 2000 5.3 Uninstallation in Windows 2000 Note that FRITZ!Box Fon can only be removed while it is con- nected to the computer’s USB port. Proceed as follows to remove the FRITZ!Box Fon driver soft- ware in Windows 2000: Open the system properties of Windows by clicking through “Start / Settings / Control Panel / System”...

  • Page 48: Guidebook

    DHCP Server 6.1 Linking Up the Cable Network Extending the length of the FRITZ!Box Fon cables is no prob- lem. Cables of the desired length can be purchased at any computer store. Be sure to note the type of cable, and re- member that the quality of the line may decrease as the distance from the hub increases.

  • Page 49: Errors Opening The User Interface

    See the relevant section for your operating system. If FRITZ!Box Fon is operated in a network, no other DHCP server may be activated in this network. If you need to oper- ate a DHCP server, please disable the DHCP feature in the “Advanced System Settings”.
  • Page 50 Activate the options “Obtain an IP address automatical- ly” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”. Properties of the Internet protocol (TCP/IP) Confirm your selection by clicking “OK”. The computer now receives an IP address from FRITZ!Box Fon. FRITZ!Box Fon – 6 Guidebook...
  • Page 51 “TCP/IP -> <network adapter bound to FRITZ!Box Fon>”. TCP/IP binding to a network adapter Activate the option “Obtain an IP address automatically”. The “Obtain an IP address automatically” option On the “DNS Configuration” settings page, activate the “Disable DNS” option. FRITZ!Box Fon – 6 Guidebook...
  • Page 52 IP Settings The “Disable DNS” option Confirm your selection by clicking “OK”. The computer now receives an IP address from FRITZ!Box Fon. Obtaining an IP Address Automatically in Windows 2000 Proceed as follows in Windows 2000: Select “Start / Settings / Control Panel / Network and Dial-Up Connections”.
  • Page 53 IP Settings The “Obtain an IP address automatically” option Confirm your selection by clicking “OK”. The computer now receives an IP address from FRITZ!Box Fon. Linux For comprehensive information and tips on the topic of net- work configuration in Linux, see: http://www.linux.org/docs/ldp/howto/...

  • Page 54: Dhcp Server

    “Using DHCP” option from the “Configure:” drop-down menu. Click “Apply Now”. 6.4 DHCP Server FRITZ!Box Fon is equipped with its own DHCP server. This op- tion is activated by default. Every connected computer obtains an IP address assigned by the DHCP server. Fixed IP Addresses...

  • Page 55: Information, Updates And Support

    FRITZ!Box Fon includes comprehensive documentation in a variety of formats: The Installation manual for FRITZ!Box Fon The installation manual for FRITZ!Box Fon is included in the FRITZ!Box Fon package. It contains information about installation and starting operation of FRITZ!Box Fon.

  • Page 56: Updates

    The Readme contains the latest information which was not yet available at the time the manual was printed. The Readme file is included on the FRITZ!Box Fon CD. Help for FRITZ!Box Fon In the FRITZ!Box Fon window you can open the detailed Online Help by clicking the “Help”...

  • Page 57: Assistance From Avm Support

    Fill out the form and send it to AVM Support by clicking the “Send” button. Support by Fax If necessary, you can reach FRITZ!Box Fon Support at the fax number: +49 (0)30 / 39 97 62 66 Your fax should contain the following information: An e-mail address or fax number at which you can be reached.
  • Page 58 What is the exact word- ing of the message? With which USB driver version is FRITZ!Box Fon in- stalled? See the Device Manager for the version number. Which Firmware does FRITZ!Box Fon use? The Firmware version is displayed on the “DSL Info”...

  • Page 59: Index

    USB port dialing installation help dialing rules installation prerequisites documentation Internet telephony drilling template IP masquerading DSL cable ISDN/analog cable DSL information DSL modem DSL router journal event log LAN port light emitting diodes FRITZ!Box Fon – Index...
  • Page 60 Windows 2000 in Windows Me and 98 in Windows XP safety instructions supply voltage support switch system settings technical summary telephone traffic shaping updates USB cable USB connector USB port FRITZ!Box Fon – Index...

  • Page 61: Declaration Of Ce Conformity

    EN 300 328-1/7.2001, EN 300 328-2/7.2001 ETSI TS 101 388, ITU-T G.992.1, ITU-T G.994.1, ETSI ETR328 The CE symbol confirms that this product conforms with the above mentioned norms and regulations. Berlin, 19/05/2004 Peter Faxel, Technical Director FRITZ!Box Fon – Declaration of CE Conformity...

  • Page 62: Drilling Template

    Drilling Template FRITZ!Box Fon...

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