AVM Fritz!Box Quick guide

2FRITZ!Box
FRITZ!Box
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FRITZ!Box – Contents 3
Contents
1 This Is FRITZ!Box 7
1.1 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.2 Operation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.3 FRITZ!Box LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.4 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2 Starting FRITZ!Box Operation 12
2.1 Mounting FRITZ!Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.2 Connecting to the Power Supply and to DSL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.3 Connecting FRITZ!Box to the USB Port of a Computer . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.4 Connecting FRITZ!Box to the LAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.5 Connecting FRITZ!Box to a Network Hub or Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3 Online with FRITZ!Box 24
3.1 Going Online with the DSL Software FRITZ!web DSL . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.2 Going Online with Other Access Software or
a Windows XP Broadband Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.3 Setting up FRITZ!Box for Multiple-Workplace Operation . . . . . . . . 28
4 Configuring FRITZ!Box 31
5 Removing FRITZ!Box 37
5.1 Uninstallation in Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.2 Uninstallation in Windows Me and 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.3 Uninstallation in Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.4 Removing the FRITZ!DSL Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6 Guidebook 40
6.1 Setting the IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.2 Access to Remote Computers or Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.3 Errors Opening the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.4 DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6.5 Using FRITZ!Box with an Apple Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.6 Using FRITZ!Box in Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6.7 Connecting Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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4FRITZ!Box – Contents
7 Information, Updates and Support 57
7.1 Sources of Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
7.2 Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
7.3 Assistance from AVM Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Index 61
Declaration of CE Conformity 63
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FRITZ!Box – Typographical Conventions 5
Typographical Conventions
The following highlighting and icons are used to designate im-
portant information:
The hand indicates important instructions that must be ob-
served to avoid malfunctions.
FRITZ! marks useful hints to assist you in working with the
product.
The table below explains the highlighting used in this manual.
Highlighting Function Example:
Quotation marks Keys, buttons, icons,
tabs, menus, com-
mands
“Start / Programs” or
“Enter”
Capital letters Path and file names in
running text
SOFTWARE\INFO.PDF
or README.DOC
Pointed brackets Variables <CD-ROM drive>
Typewriter font Information to be typed
in using the keyboard
a:\setup
Gray italics Tips, instructions and
warnings
...for more informa-
tion, see...
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6FRITZ!Box – Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions
Observe the following instructions to protect yourself from
physical harm.
!Do not open the FRITZ!Box housing. The device contains
hazardous components and should only be opened by
authorized repair technicians.
!Never let liquids get inside the FRITZ!Box. Otherwise,
electric shocks or short circuits may result.
!Do not install FRITZ!Box during an electrical storm.
Disconnect FRITZ!Box from the power mains during
electrical storms.
!FRITZ!Box is intended for indoor use only.
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This Is FRITZ!Box
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1 This Is FRITZ!Box
FRITZ!Box is a DSL modem for fast and easy Internet access.
All you have to do to go online is connect FRITZ!Box with the
computer and with the DSL line and configure an Internet
connection.
FRITZ!Box is equipped with two LAN ports and one USB port,
so that up to three computers can be connected. Each con-
nected computer can establish an Internet connection over
FRITZ!Box.
Other network devices can be connected to the FRITZ!Box
LAN ports as well, including game consoles and network
hubs.
Connection possibilities of FRITZ!Box
With FRITZ!Box all connected computers can share one Inter-
net access. FRITZ!Box contains a router for this purpose. The
firewall integrated in the router protects your network from
attacks from the Internet.
All connected computers are networked together and can ac-
cess shared resources on each other’s drives.
This manual contains information about installing, configur-
ing and operating FRITZ!Box.
DSL
line
FRITZ!Box
DSL
LAN
Expandable: Connect
more computers or a LAN
through a switch or hub
LAN
Windows, Linux or
Apple computer Network devices, such as
g
ame console
s
Computer
Switch/Hub
USB
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Package Contents
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1.1 Package Contents
The box contains:
!FRITZ!Box
!one power supply unit
!one USB cable (white)
!one network cable (red)
!one DSL cable (black)
Use the DSL cable to connect FRITZ!Box to the DSL line.
!one FRITZ!Box CD with
–Installation Help
–Driver software for installing FRITZ!Box at a comput-
er’s USB port
–FRITZ!Box manual in the “Info” folder
–FRITZ!DSL, the software package for dialing into the
Internet, complete with firewall, port forwarding and
budgeting
!one FRITZ!Box installation manual
!one drilling template (supplied in the installation
manual)
!The Product Identification Code is printed on the back
of the CD case. This number is part of your license
agreement with AVM. Be sure to keep it in a safe place.
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Operation Requirements
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1.2 Operation Requirements
In order to operate FRITZ!Box, you must have the following:
!one DSL Line: city network providers, Standard ITU
G.992.1 Annex B, T-Com 1TR112 (U-R2)
!If you want to connect FRITZ!Box over your computer’s
LAN interface, a computer with the following specifica-
tions is required:
–computer with LAN port (standard network adapter
Ethernet 10/100 Base-T), game console or other de-
vices that support a network
–To connect an additional computer with a network
cable, a computer with a network adapter and a net-
work cable are required.
–To connect additional computers or a network, you
also need an Ethernet hub or switch.
–FRITZ!Box also can be connected to a Linux or an
Apple computer via the LAN interface.
!If you want to connect FRITZ!Box over your computer’s
USB interface, a computer with the following specifica-
tions is required:
–computer with USB port (USB version1.1 or 2.0),
hard drive and CD drive
–Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP,
Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98,
Mac OS X from Version 10.3.3 or SUSE Linux
from 9.0 upwards
!To install the FRITZ!DSL software package, the minimum
computer requirements are:
–300 MHz Pentium II processor with Windows XP,
2000, Me or 98 and CD drive
–32 MB RAM
–20 MB free memory on the hard drive
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FRITZ!Box LEDs
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1.3 FRITZ!Box LEDs
The LEDs on your FRITZ!Box indicate the following condi-
tions:
LED Event type
Power shows the operation status of FRITZ!Box
remains lit when the device has electrical power and
the DSL line is ready for operation
flashes if the device is connected to the power mains,
but the connection to DSL has been lost
LAN remains lit when a network connection is active to at
least one connected device (network adapter or net-
work hub/switch)
USB remains lit when a USB connection to a computer is
active and the computer is switched on
DSL remains lit when an Internet connection is active (PPP)
Info flashes when the system software is being updated
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Technical Specifications
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1.4 Technical Specifications
!approximate dimensions: 160 x 122 x 31 mm
!DSL modem in accordance with the ITU G.992.1 Annex A
or B standard (depending on the model)
!one USB port (USB version 1.1)
!two LAN ports via RJ45 sockets
(standard Ethernet, 10/100 base-T)
!five LEDs that signal the device status
!supply voltage: 230 V / 50 Hz
!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
!conforms to CE standard
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Starting FRITZ!Box Operation
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2 Starting FRITZ!Box
Operation
This chapter describes the various possibilities for connect-
ing and installing FRITZ!Box. This includes:
!mounting FRITZ!Box
!connecting FRITZ!Box to the mains and to DSL
!connecting FRITZ!Box to the computer
You can connect FRITZ!Box to your computer by means
of a network cable or a USB cable.
These kinds of connections can be combined when
multiple computers are connected.
2.1 Mounting FRITZ!Box
Set or hang up FRITZ!Box in a dry, dust-free location shaded
from any direct sunlight. If you would like to connect
FRITZ!Box using the USB or network cable supplied with the
package, remember to consider the length of the cable and
select a location close to your computer.
If you would like to hang FRITZ!Box on the wall, use the drill-
ing template on the last page of the installation manual.
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Connecting to the Power Supply and to DSL
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2.2 Connecting to the Power Supply and
to DSL
First connect FRITZ!Box to the power supply and to DSL. For
this step you need the power supply unit and the black DSL
cable.
Perform the following steps:
1. Connect FRITZ!Box to the power supply using the power
supply unit.
Use only the mains adapter included with delivery. The
use of other adapters may cause malfunctions.
The “Power” LED on FRITZ!Box starts to flash.
2. Connect FRITZ!Box to the DSL line using the black DSL
cable.
Insert one end of the cable into the DSL socket on
FRITZ!Box and the other end in the socket labeled
“DSL” on the DSL splitter.
Connecting FRITZ!Box to the power supply and to DSL
FRITZ!Box
DSL splitter Power
supply
unit
DSL cable
Power cable
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Connecting FRITZ!Box to the USB Port of a Computer
14 FRITZ!Box – 2 Starting FRITZ!Box Operation
After connecting FRITZ!Box to DSL, the connection be-
tween the device and the DSL line is synchronized
(training). This procedure can take up to 15 minutes. As
soon as the connection to the DSL line is ready for oper-
ation, the “Power” LED stops flashing and stays lit.
2.3 Connecting FRITZ!Box to the USB Port
of a Computer
If you would like to connect FRITZ!Box to your computer over
a USB cable, you must install device drivers on the
computer.
Read the section that describes the installation for your op-
erating system.
In some operating systems the display of menus and folders
can be changed. The following instructions are based on the
standard installation of each operating system.
Installing FRITZ!Box in Windows XP
Administrator rights are required to install the driver soft-
ware in Windows XP.
For this step you require the white USB cable and the
FRITZ!Box CD supplied with the hardware.
Insert the FRITZ!Box CD in your CD-ROM drive to start the In-
stallation Help automatically. Follow the instructions in the
Installation Help to install FRITZ!Box at your computer’s USB
port.
Perform the following steps to install FRITZ!Box without using
the Installation Help:
1. Connect FRITZ!Box to the power supply and to DSL as
described on page 13.
2. Start the computer and then insert the FRITZ!Box CD.
3. Connect FRITZ!Box to the USB port. The USB cable has
two different plugs: one is flat and rectangular and the
other is square.
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Installing FRITZ!Box in Windows XP
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Pick up the USB cable and insert the flat plug into a free
USB port on your computer.
4. Then insert the square connector into the socket la-
beled “ ” on FRITZ!Box.
Connecting FRITZ!Box to the USB port of a computer
5. The Windows XP “Add New Hardware Wizard” starts.
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
6. A message appears: “New network device installed”.
Confirm by clicking “Finish”.
If FRITZ!Box is installed correctly, the “USB” LED on the
device will be lit up.
FRITZ!Box is now connected and ready for operation.
You can only connect to the Internet if Internet access is con-
figured on the computer. See the section ”Online with
FRITZ!Box“ from page 24 for information about how to config-
ure an Internet connection.
FRITZ!Box
USB cable
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Installing FRITZ!Box in Windows Me
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Installing FRITZ!Box in Windows Me
Insert the FRITZ!Box CD in your CD-ROM drive to start the In-
stallation Help automatically. Follow the instructions in the
Installation Help to install FRITZ!Box at your computer’s USB
port.
Perform the following steps to install FRITZ!Box without using
the Installation Help:
1. Connect FRITZ!Box to the power supply and to DSL as
described on page 13.
2. Start the computer and then insert the FRITZ!Box CD.
3. Connect FRITZ!Box to the USB port. The USB cable has
two different plugs: one is flat and rectangular and the
other is square.
Pick up the USB cable and insert the flat plug into a free
USB port on your computer.
4. Then insert the square connector into the socket la-
beled “ ” on FRITZ!Box.
Connecting FRITZ!Box to the USB port of a computer
FRITZ!Box
USB cable
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Installing FRITZ!Box in Windows 2000
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5. Windows Me detects a new plug-and-play device to be
installed. Follow the instructions displayed on the
screen.
Keep your Windows CD ready.
6. When asked: “What would you like to do?”, select the
option “Automatic search for a better driver (Recom-
mended).”.
The drivers for FRITZ!Box are installed.
7. Conclude the installation by clicking “Finish”.
If FRITZ!Box is installed correctly, the “USB” LED on the
device will be lit up.
FRITZ!Box is now connected and ready for operation.
You can only connect to the Internet if Internet access is con-
figured on the computer. See the section ”Online with
FRITZ!Box“ from page 24 for information about how to config-
ure an Internet connection.
Installing FRITZ!Box in Windows 2000
Administrator rights are required to install the driver soft-
ware in Windows 2000.
Insert the FRITZ!Box CD in your CD-ROM drive to start the In-
stallation Help automatically. Follow the instructions in the
Installation Help to install FRITZ!Box at your computer’s USB
port.
Perform the following steps to install FRITZ!Box without using
the Installation Help:
1. Connect FRITZ!Box to the power supply and to DSL as
described on page 13.
2. Start the computer and then insert the FRITZ!Box CD.
3. Connect FRITZ!Box to the USB port. The USB cable has
two different plugs: one is flat and rectangular and the
other is square.
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Installing FRITZ!Box in Windows 2000
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Pick up the USB cable and insert the flat plug into a free
USB port on your computer.
4. Then insert the square connector into the socket la-
beled “ ” on FRITZ!Box.
Connecting FRITZ!Box to the USB port of a computer
5. The Windows 2000 Hardware Wizard starts automati-
cally. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
6. When asked “What do you want Windows to do?”, se-
lect the option “Search for the best driver for your de-
vice. (Recommended)”. Confirm with “Next”.
7. In the next window, select “CD-ROM drives” as the
source for the driver files. Confirm with “Next”.
8. The program reports that a driver was found. Click “Next”
to install the driver.
Then you are informed that a driver for the FRITZ!Box
has been found.
9. Once the files have been copied onto your computer,
conclude this step of installation by clicking “Finish”.
If FRITZ!Box is installed correctly, the “USB” LED on the
device will be lit up.
FRITZ!Box
USB cable
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Installing FRITZ!Box in Windows 98
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FRITZ!Box is now connected and ready for operation.
You can only connect to the Internet if Internet access is con-
figured on the computer. See the section ”Online with
FRITZ!Box“ from page 24 for information about how to config-
ure an Internet connection.
Installing FRITZ!Box in Windows 98
Insert the FRITZ!Box CD in your CD-ROM drive to start the In-
stallation Help automatically. Follow the instructions in the
Installation Help to install FRITZ!Box at your computer’s USB
port.
Perform the following steps to install FRITZ!Box without using
the Installation Help:
1. Connect FRITZ!Box to the power supply and to DSL as
described on page 13.
2. Start the computer and then insert the FRITZ!Box CD.
3. Connect FRITZ!Box to the USB port. The USB cable has
two different plugs: one is flat and rectangular and the
other is square.
Pick up the USB cable and insert the flat plug into a free
USB port on your computer.
4. Then insert the square connector into the socket la-
beled “ ” on FRITZ!Box.
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Installing FRITZ!Box in Windows 98
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Connecting FRITZ!Box to the USB port of a computer
5. Windows 98 detects a new plug-and-play device to be
installed. Follow the instructions displayed on the
screen.
Keep your Windows CD ready.
6. When asked: “What do you want Windows to do?”, se-
lect the option “Search for the best driver for your de-
vice. (Recommended).”
7. When the program asks where the driver is located, ac-
tivate only the option “CD-ROM drive”.
Specifying the driver location in Windows 98
FRITZ!Box
USB cable
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