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2 FRITZ!Box Fon

FRITZ!Box FonThis 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.

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Contents

1 This Is FRITZ!Box Fon 71.1 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81.2 Operation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91.3 FRITZ!Box Fon LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101.4 Technical Specifications of FRITZ!Box Fon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111.5 Audible Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

2 Starting FRITZ!Box Fon Operation 132.1 Mounting FRITZ!Box Fon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132.2 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the Mains Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . 142.3 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to DSL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152.4 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to ISDN or the Analog Telephone Line . . .162.5 Connecting Analog Terminal Devices to FRITZ!Box Fon . . . . . . . . . . . . 172.6 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182.7 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the LAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192.8 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the USB Port of a Computer. . . . . . . . . .222.9 Basic Configuration of FRITZ!Box Fon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

3 Configuring FRITZ!Box Fon 313.1 Going Online with FRITZ!Box Fon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313.2 Making Phone Calls with FRITZ!Box Fon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323.3 Useful Tips for Internet Telephony with FRITZ!Box Fon. . . . . . . . . . . . .35

4 The FRITZ!Box Window 374.1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384.2 Initial Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384.3 Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .394.4 Telephony. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404.5 Journal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414.6 System Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .424.7 Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

FRITZ!Box Fon – Contents 3


5 Removing FRITZ!Box Fon 455.1 Uninstallation in Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .455.2 Uninstallation in Windows Me and 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .465.3 Uninstallation in Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

6 Guidebook 486.1 Linking Up the Cable Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .486.2 Errors Opening the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .496.3 IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .496.4 DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

7 Information, Updates and Support 557.1 Sources of Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .557.2 Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .567.3 Assistance from AVM Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Index 59

Declaration of CE Conformity 61

Drilling Template 62

4 FRITZ!Box Fon – Contents


Symbols and HighlightingThis manual uses the following symbols for warnings andtips:

The hand indicates important instructions that must be ob-served to avoid malfunctions.

FRITZ! marks useful hints to assist you in working with theproduct.

The table below explains the highlighting used in this manual.

Highlighting function Example

Quotation marks Keys, buttons, icons, tabs, menus, commands

“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 infor-mation, see...

FRITZ!Box Fon – Symbols and Highlighting 5


Safety InstructionsFollow the following instructions in order to protect yourselffrom injury.

Do not install FRITZ!Box Fon during an electrical storm.Disconnect FRITZ!Box Fon from the power supply duringelectrical storms.

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 beopened by authorized repair technicians.

6 FRITZ!Box Fon – Safety Instructions

This Is FRITZ!Box Fon


1 This Is FRITZ!Box Fon

FRITZ!Box Fon is a PBX that makes possible both conventionaltelephone calls over fixed lines and Internet telephony withDSL. It combines in one device a two-port PBX for connectinganalog devices, a DSL modem for direct connection to the DSLsplitter and an ISDN/analog connection to the fixed-line net-work.

The PBX can be used as a DSL router connected by means ofa 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 cableor USB cable to computers with Windows operating systems,the Linux operating system or Apple computers with the op-erating system Mac OS X. Any number of network devicescan be connected to the FRITZ!Box Fon LAN port. These mightinclude game consoles or a network hub, for instance.

Possibilities for connecting FRITZ!Box Fon

With FRITZ!Box Fon all connected computers can share oneInternet access. All connected computers are networked to-gether and can access shared resources on each other’sdrives.

Windows, Linux orApple computer

ComputerExpandable: Connect more

computers or a LANthrough a switch or hub

Switch/Hub

DSL

ISDN or analog

LAN USB

FRITZ!Box Fon

Telephoneline

access

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Package Contents


FRITZ!Box Fon provides fixed-line and Internet telephony fortwo analog terminal devices. For Internet telephony overDSL, FRITZ!Box Fon uses the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP).

This manual contains information about installing, configur-ing and operating FRITZ!Box Fon.

1.1 Package ContentsThe box contains:

FRITZ!Box Fon

one AC power adapter with cable for connection to themains power supply

one 4-meter DSL cable (black or grey) for connectingFRITZ!Box Fon to the DSL splitter

one 4-meter ISDN/analog cable (black) for connectingFRITZ!Box Fon to the ISDN Network Terminator (NT) orthe analog telephone line

one USB cable (white) for connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to acomputer with a USB interface

one network cable (red) for connecting FRITZ!Box Fon toa computer or network hub

one RJ45-RJ11 adapter (gray) for the DSL line (needed insome countries)

one RJ45-RJ11 adapter (black) for analog telephone lines

one FRITZ!Box Fon CD with

– Installation Help

– driver software for FRITZ!Box Fon

– the FRITZ!DSL DSL software

– documentation for all enclosed AVM components

one FRITZ!Box Fon installation manual

one drilling template on page 62 of this manual

8 FRITZ!Box Fon – 1 This Is FRITZ!Box Fon

Operation Requirements


1.2 Operation RequirementsIn order to operate FRITZ!Box Fon, you must have the following:

an ISDN point-to-multipoint line in accordance with theEuro 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’sLAN interface, a computer with the following specifica-tions is required:

– LAN port (standard network adapter Ethernet 10/100Base-T), game console or other devices that supporta network

– To connect additional computers or a network, youalso need an Ethernet hub or switch.

If you want to connect FRITZ!Box Fon over the computer’sUSB port, a computer with the following specifications isrequired:

– USB port (USB version 1.1 or 2.0), hard drive and CDdrive

– Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP,Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Linux(from SUSE 9.0 upwards) or Mac OS X (from version10.3.3 upwards)

To install the DSL software FRITZ!DSL, the minimumcomputer 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


FRITZ!Box Fon LEDs


1.3 FRITZ!Box Fon LEDsThe LEDs on your FRITZ!Box Fon indicate the following condi-tions:

LED 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

flashes if the device is connected to the mains power supply, but the connection to DSL has been lost

Internet remains lit when a telephone connection to the Inter-net is active

Fixed Line remains lit when a telephone connection to the fixed-line network is active

DSL displays existing Internet connections

Info flashes when the system software is being updated

remains lit when phone calls are conducted com-pletely over the Internet (this feature must be sup-ported by the Internet telephony provider)


Technical Specifications of FRITZ!Box Fon


1.4 Technical Specifications ofFRITZ!Box Fon

Approximate dimensions: 160 x 122 x 31 mm

DSL modem in accordance with the ITU standardG.992.1 Annex A or Annex B (depending on hardwaremodel)

One USB port (USB version 1.1)

One LAN port via RJ45 socket(standard Ethernet, 10/100 base-T)

Two extensions over RJ12 sockets

Five LEDs indicate the condition of the device

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

Conform to CE standard


Audible Signals


1.5 Audible SignalsThe following diagram illustrates the duration and intervalsof the various handset and ring signals.

Handset and ring patterns at FRITZ!Box Fon

Audible Signals

Time in seconds

Ring

Busy signal

Internal dial tone

External dial tone

Positive confirmation

Neg. acknowledgment

Call waiting

Calls

External call

Internal call

Call back

0 1 2 3 4 5 6


Starting FRITZ!Box Fon Operation


2 Starting FRITZ!Box Fon Operation

This chapter describes the various possibilities for connect-ing and installing FRITZ!Box Fon. These include the followingsteps:

Mounting FRITZ!Box Fon

Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the mains power supply, toDSL and to ISDN or the analog telephone line

Connecting analog terminal devices to FRITZ!Box Fon

Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the computer

All steps required for connecting and installing the systemare described here in the manual and in the Installation Helpon the FRITZ!Box Fon CD. Insert the FRITZ!Box Fon CD in yourCD-ROM drive so that you can follow the installation instruc-tions on the screen. The Installation Help starts automatical-ly. If the Installation Help is not displayed automatically,open the INTRO.HTM file on the FRITZ!Box Fon CD. Follow theinstructions from the Installation Help to install FRITZ!BoxFon.

If you would like to connect and install FRITZ!Box Fon withoutthis Installation Help, see the instructions in the followingsections:

2.1 Mounting FRITZ!Box FonSet or hang up FRITZ!Box Fon in a dry, dust-free locationshaded from any direct sunlight. If you would like to connectthe device using the USB or network cable supplied with thepackage, remember to consider the length of the cable andselect a location close to your computer.

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

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Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the Mains Power Supply


2.2 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the Mains Power SupplyPerform the following steps to connect FRITZ!Box Fon to themains power supply:

1. Position your FRITZ!Box Fon so that the sockets on theback panel are facing you.

2. Remove the power supply unit from the package.

3. Connect the mains adapter to the socket labeled “Pow-er”, located at the far right of the back panel ofFRITZ!Box Fon.

4. Plug the other end into an AC power outlet.

Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the mains power supply

5. The green “Power” LED will begin flashing after a fewseconds.

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Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to DSL


2.3 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to DSLPerform the following steps to connect FRITZ!Box Fon to DSL:

1. Remove the enclosed DSL (black or grey) cable from thepackage.

2. Connect one end of the cable to the socket labeled“DSL”, located at the far left of the back panel ofFRITZ!Box Fon.

3. Then connect the other end of the cable to the socketon the DSL splitter labeled “DSL”. If the DSL line doesnot fit in the splitter, insert the cable into the gray RJ45-RJ11 adapter enclosed in the package and then plug theadapter into the splitter.

Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the DSL splitter

4. The green “Power” LED stops flashing after a short timeand remains lit to signalize that FRITZ!Box Fon is readyfor Internet connections over DSL.


Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to ISDN or the Analog Telephone Line


2.4 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to ISDN or the Analog Telephone LineFRITZ!Box Fon can be connected to an ISDN access or an ana-log telephone line. To establish a connection, perform thefollowing steps:

1. Remove the enclosed ISDN/analog (black) cable fromthe package.

2. Connect one end of the cable to the socket on FRITZ!BoxFon labeled “ISDN/analog”.

3. If you have an ISDN access, connect the other end ofthe cable to the socket of your ISDN Network Terminator(NT).

Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the ISDN NT

If you have an analog telephone line as well as a DSLline, connect the other end of the cable to the blackadapter for your telephone jack. Then use the adapter toconnect FRITZ!Box Fon to the socket on the DSL splitter.


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 FonFRITZ!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 toits extensions.

To connect analog terminal devices such as telephones, faxmachines or answering machines, insert the telephone plugsof your analog terminal devices into the “FON1” or “FON2”socket on FRITZ!Box Fon.


Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the Computer


Connecting an analog telephone to FRITZ!Box Fon

2.6 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the ComputerFRITZ!Box Fon can be connected to two computers directly,via a USB port and a network (LAN) port. If you would like toconnect more than two computers to FRITZ!Box Fon at thesame time, you can connect a network hub or switch to theLAN port of the FRITZ!Box Fon so that all of its features can beprovided for a small network.

Please note:

If you would like to connect FRITZ!Box Fon to your com-puter by means of the LAN port, first make sure thatyour computer is equipped with a LAN port. A LAN portis usually designated by the icon at left or labeled“LAN”.

For more information, see the instructions in the sec-tion “Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the LAN Port” frompage 19.

If your computer is not equipped with a LAN port, con-nect FRITZ!Box Fon using the USB port. If you would liketo connect FRITZ!Box Fon to your computer using a USBcable, you must install the driver software from theFRITZ!Box Fon CD on the computer.

Read the section that describes the installation for youroperating system in the section “Connecting FRITZ!BoxFon to the USB Port of a Computer” from page 22.


Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the LAN Port


2.7 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the LAN PortUsing a LAN cable, FRITZ!Box Fon can be connected to thecomputer in just a few steps. If you would like to connect anetwork to FRITZ!Box Fon in order to connect several comput-ers with DSL, then connect FRITZ!Box Fon to a network hub orswitch using the LAN cable.

Connection with the LAN cable functions independent of theoperating system. All computers must be equipped with anetwork adapter (Ethernet card).

For more information on this topic, see the chapter “Guide-book” from page 48. This section also includes informationon IP settings and DHCP.

Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the LAN Port of a ComputerYou will need the red LAN cable for this step.

1. Connect FRITZ!Box Fon to the mains power supply andto DSL as described on page 14.

2. Switch on your computer.

3. Insert one end of the red LAN cable to the computer’snetwork adapter.

4. Connect the other end of the LAN cable to the socket onFRITZ!Box Fon labeled “LAN”.


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, allconnected computers can use FRITZ!Box Fon to establishconnections to the Internet at the same time. See the section“Basic Configuration of FRITZ!Box Fon” from page 28 for in-formation about how to configure an Internet connection.


Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to a Network Hub


Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to a Network Hub1. Connect FRITZ!Box Fon to the mains power supply and

to DSL as described on page 14.

2. Connect one end of the red LAN cable to the uplink portof the network hub or switch.

3. Connect the other end of the LAN cable to the socket onFRITZ!Box Fon labeled “LAN”.

Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to a network hub

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 abouthow to configure an Internet connection.


Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the USB Port of a Computer


2.8 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the USB Port of a ComputerFRITZ!Box Fon can be connected to a computer with the USBcable in a few easy steps. First read the instructions in thenext section, “Connecting the USB Cable”, and then see thesection describing installation in your operating system.

An operating system version of 10.3.3 or higher is requiredto connect FRITZ!Box Fon to the USB port of an Apple Macin-tosh computer. If your Apple Macintosh computer works withan older version, connect FRITZ!Box Fon via the LAN port ofyour computer.

Connecting the USB CableYou will need the white USB cable for this step. In the Windowsoperating systems, the FRITZ!Box Fon CD is also required fordriver installation. No driver installation is necessary in the op-erating systems Mac OS X and Linux.

1. Switch on your computer once the FRITZ!Box Fon hasbeen connected to the mains power supply and DSL asdescribed on page 14.

2. If a Windows operating system is installed on the com-puter, insert the FRITZ!Box Fon CD now. No CD is re-quired for the Mac OS X and Linux operating systems.

3. Connect FRITZ!Box Fon to the USB port. The USB cablehas two different plugs: one is flat and rectangular andthe other is square.


Connecting the USB Cable


Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon to the USB port of a computer

4. Pick up the USB cable and plug the flat connector into afree USB port on your computer.

5. Then plug the square connector into the socket labeled“ ” on FRITZ!Box Fon.

FRITZ!Box Fon and your computer are now connectedover the USB cable.

6. Continue with installation as described in the followingsections. Select the section that describes the nextsteps for the operating system installed on your com-puter.

In some Windows operating systems the display of menusand folders can be changed. The following instructions arebased on the standard installation of each operating system.


Installing FRITZ!Box Fon in Windows XP


Installing FRITZ!Box Fon in Windows XPAdministrator rights are required to install the driver soft-ware in Windows XP.

1. The Windows XP “Found New Hardware Wizard” starts.Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.

2. A message appears: “The wizard has finished installingthe software for ‘AVM FRITZ!Box Fon’”. Confirm by click-ing “Finish”.


You can only connect to the Internet if Internet access is con-figured. See the section “Basic Configuration of FRITZ!BoxFon” on page 28 for information about how to configure anInternet connection.

Installing FRITZ!Box Fon in Windows Me1. Windows Me detects a new plug-and-play device to be

installed. Follow the instructions displayed on thescreen.

Keep your Windows CD ready.

2. When asked: “What would you like to do?”, select theoption “Automatic search for a better driver (Recom-mended).”.

The drivers for FRITZ!Box Fon are installed.

3. Conclude the installation by clicking “Finish”.




Installing FRITZ!Box Fon in Windows 2000


Installing FRITZ!Box Fon in Windows 2000Administrator rights are required to install the driver soft-ware in Windows 2000.

1. The Windows 2000 “Found New Hardware Wizard”starts automatically. Follow the instructions displayedon the screen.

2. When asked “What do you want Windows to do?”, se-lect the option “Search for a suitable driver for my de-vice (recommended)”. Confirm with “Next”.

3. In the next window, select “CD-ROM drives” as thesource for the driver files. Confirm with “Next”.

4. The program reports that a driver was found. Click“Next” to install the driver.

Then you are informed that a driver for the FRITZ!BoxFon has been found.

5. Once the files have been copied onto your computer,conclude this step of installation by clicking “Finish”.



Installing FRITZ!Box Fon in Windows 98Insert the FRITZ!Box Fon CD in your CD-ROM drive to start theInstallation Help automatically. If the Installation Help doesnot start automatically, open the INTRO.HTM file on theFRITZ!Box Fon CD. Follow the instructions in the InstallationHelp to install FRITZ!Box Fon at your computer’s USB port.

If you would like to install FRITZ!Box Fon without this Installa-tion Help, first follow the instructions in the section “Con-necting the USB Cable” and then perform the followingsteps:

1. Windows 98 detects a new plug-and-play device to be in-stalled. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.


Installing FRITZ!Box Fon in Windows 98


Keep your Windows CD ready.

2. When asked: “What do you want Windows to do?”, se-lect the option “Search for the best driver for your device.(Recommended).”

3. When the program asks where the driver is located, ac-tivate only the option “CD-ROM drive”.

Specifying the driver location in Windows 98

4. If you are asked which driver you want to install, choosethe option “The updated driver (Recommended)FRITZ!Box Fon” and click “Next” twice.

The drivers for FRITZ!Box Fon are installed.

5. Conclude the installation by clicking “Finish”.

When the computer is restarted, FRITZ!Box Fon is connectedand ready for operation.



Installing FRITZ!Box Fon in Mac OS X


Installing FRITZ!Box Fon in Mac OS X1. Select “System Preferences / Network”. You receive the

message that a new port “Ethernet port en<No.>” wasfound. Confirm the message by clicking “OK”.

2. Under “Show”, select the new port found, “Ethernetport en<No.>”.

3. Confirm your entries with “Activate Now”.



Installing FRITZ!Box Fon in a Linux Operating SystemThe example of SUSE Linux 9.0 is used here to describe howto install FRITZ!Box Fon to the USB port in Linux.

1. Open the YaST Control Center.

2. Select the option “Network Devices” and click “NetworkCard”.

3. The “Network cards configuration” dialog appears.

4. Select “Other (not detected)” and the “Configure...”button.

5. The device type of the network in the “Manual networkcard configuration” window should be set to “Ether-net”. Select the “USB” check box as well and click“Next”.

6. In the input mask “DSL Configuration”, the PPP modeshould be set to Ethernet, for “Network cards to configure”select “Other (not detected)”. Then click “Configure...”.

7. In the next dialog, “Network address setup”, select the“Automatic address setup (via DHCP)” option. Click“Next”.


Basic Configuration of FRITZ!Box Fon


8. Changes to the configuration take effect when the “Fin-ish” button is clicked.

In SUSE Linux 9.0, only one Ethernet adapter at a time can beset to DHCP. If you have an additional network adapter, as-sign it a fixed IP address. Otherwise problems may arisewith name resolution (cf. /etc/resolv.conf).

For comprehensive information and tips on the topic of net-work configuration in Linux, see:

http://www.linux.org/docs/ldp/howto/NET3-4-HOWTO-5.html

2.9 Basic Configuration of FRITZ!Box FonYou can open the FRITZ!Box Fon window in your web browseras soon as you have finished connecting the device. Go thethe “Basic Configuration” menu and use the Wizard to makethe basic settings for FRITZ!Box Fon operation. Perform thefollowing steps:

1. Open your Internet browser.

2. Enter the address “fritz.box” or “192.168.178.1”.

The “fritz.box” address entry in the address field of the Inter-net browser

3. The FRITZ!Box Fon window opens.





The FRITZ!Box Fon window

4. Click the “Basic Configuration” menu command.

Internet Account Information

1. Select the option “Use account information”.

2. Enter the account information you received from yourInternet Service Provider in the corresponding fields.

3. Use the “Clear Internet connection automatically” func-tion if your Internet connection is charged for online time.The Internet connection then will be cleared automaticallyafter 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 thisInternet access.




Internet Telephony

1. Activate the option “Use Internet number 1” and enterthe Internet number and the Internet account informa-tion you received from your Internet telephony providerin the corresponding fields.

2. Activate the option “Add area code” and enter your lo-cal prefix there. Click “Next”.

Telephony

1. Specify whether FRITZ!Box Fon is to establish telephoneconnections using the Internet or the fixed-line net-work.

2. Click “Finish”.

This concludes the basic settings for FRITZ!Box Fon. The sys-tem can now be used for connections to the Internet and thefixed-line telephone network, and for Internet telephony. Seethe section “Configuring FRITZ!Box Fon” on page 31 for infor-mation about how to tailor the FRITZ!Box Fon configuration toyour needs.


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, Internettelephony and fixed-line telephone calls. If you would like tomake settings to FRITZ!Box Fon that go beyond this basicconfiguration, open the FRITZ!Box window and work throughthe following steps:

Start your web browser.

Enter the address “fritz.box” or “192.168.178.1”.

3.1 Going Online with FRITZ!Box FonAfter the basic configuration of FRITZ!Box Fon no further set-tings are necessary for Internet connections, and there is noneed to install additional Internet access software. All con-nected computers can start a web browser at any time andsurf the Net.

When you surf with FRITZ!Box Fon, all connected computersare protected from unauthorized access from the Internet.FRITZ!Box Fon indicates each active Internet connection onthe “DSL” LED.

Note that FRITZ!Box Fon automatically assigns IP addressesto all computers that are supposed to use this Internet ac-cess. For information on this topic, see the “Guidebook”from page 48.

Settings for Internet ConnectionsThe basic configuration of FRITZ!Box Fon includes all settingsrequired for Internet access. Further settings and monitoringoptions are available in the FRITZ!Box window. These optionsallow you to configure FRITZ!Box Fon according to yourneeds.

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Making Phone Calls with FRITZ!Box Fon


Use the “Internet” menu to change Internet account informa-tion, view connection information or change the port forwardingsettings to allow other parties access to your computer from theInternet.

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 FonThe PBX FRITZ!Box Fon offers convenient options for makingphone calls using the fixed-line network and Internettelephony. This chapter describes how to set up the systemaccording to your fixed-line and Internet telephony needs.

Initially no additional settings are required for telephoneconnections, as an Internet number is assigned to FRITZ!BoxFon during the basic configuration. This means that the sys-tem can be used without any further settings on ISDN linesand analog lines for Internet and fixed-line telephone con-nections as soon as terminal devices are connected (tele-phone, fax machine or answering machine). The followingbasic settings are configured at the PBX extensions (“FON1”and “FON2”):

incoming calls can be accepted at both extensions;connected terminal devices will ring at the same time

outgoing calls can be conducted from both extensions

Settings for Telephone ConnectionsAdditional settings must be made in the FRITZ!Box Fon win-dow in order to use the features and convenience functionsof FRITZ!Box Fon on an ISDN line. These include the followingsteps:

Enter numbers for calls over fixed lines

Assign Internet and fixed-line numbers to the connect-ed terminal devices (the extensions “FON1” and“FON2” on FRITZ!Box Fon)

Define dialing rules for Internet telephony and calls onfixed lines

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Settings for Telephone Connections


Entering Numbers for Calls over Fixed Lines

Perform the following steps:

1. Select the “Telephony” menu command.

2. In the “Telephony Settings” window, select the “Fixed-line numbers” option.

3. Enter here the numbers you received from the tele-phone provider of your fixed-line network.

4. Click the “Apply” button.

Assigning Internet and Fixed-Line Numbers to the Extensions

According to the basic configuration settings, all terminal de-vices connected react to all incoming calls at the same time.To ensure that the connected terminal devices react only tocertain numbers, assign the Internet and fixed-line numbersto the different FRITZ!Box Fon extensions.

Perform the following steps:

1. Select the “Extensions” option in the “Telephony” win-dow.

2. Select a number from the “Number of the extension”drop-down menu in the “Extensions FON1” area. Theterminal device connected to the “FON1” extension re-acts to incoming calls placed to this number and usesthe kind of connection specified for outgoing connec-tions with this number.

3. From the “Additional numbers” drop-down menu, se-lect any other numbers to which the terminal device atthe “FON1” line should react for incoming calls.

4. To ensure that the terminal device at the “FON1” exten-sion reacts only to incoming calls to the specifiednumbers, deactivate the option “React to all numbers”.

5. Configure the “Extension FON2”.



Settings for Telephone Connections


Defining Dialing Rules

With the dialing rules you can influence the kind of connec-tion for telephone connections with FRITZ!Box Fon. Performthe following steps:

1. Click the “Telephony” menu command.

2. Click the “Dialing Rules” menu command.

3. In the “Carrier Prefix for Fixed Line Calls” area you canspecify a telephone provider prefix to be dialed automat-ically before numbers for calls to the fixed-line network.

4. In the “Dialing Rules” area you can define the kind ofconnection for ranges of numbers. Connections to rang-es of numbers for which a dialing rule has been estab-lished are always established in keeping with the kindof connection specified.

Click the “New Dialing Rule” button to define as manydialing rules as desired.


This concludes the complete configuration of FRITZ!Box Fonfor Internet and fixed-line telephony.

Additional Settings for Telephone Connections

Additional settings options for telephone connections areavailable in the FRITZ!Box Fon window. Use the “Telephony”menu, for instance, to configure a second Internet number orset 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.


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 aconnection from being cleared during a call over the Internet.

For more information about the “Clear Internet connectionautomatically” function, see the Online Help of the FRITZ!BoxFon window.

Call Scenarios

If you have configured an Internet number for FRITZ!Box Fonin addition to your fixed-line number, you can make and re-ceive calls using either method.

With a fully configured FRITZ!Box Fon you can establish tele-phone connections as follows:

using a fixed-line connection to a fixed-line number

using an Internet connection to a fixed-line number

using an Internet connection to an Internet number

With a fully configured FRITZ!Box Fon you can receive tele-phone calls as follows:

on your fixed-line number from the fixed-line network

on your fixed-line number from Internet

on your Internet number from Internet

For more information about configuring FRITZ!Box Fon, seethe Online Help in the FRITZ!Box Fon window.

Bandwidth Management with FRITZ!Box Fon

FRITZ!Box Fon is equipped with integrated bandwidth man-agement. This function controls all incoming and outgoingdata traffic over DSL and ensures that telephone connec-tions over the Internet are not affected by surfing. FRITZ!BoxFon performs this task by adapting all uploads and


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 toensure high transmission quality. Because FRITZ!Box Fonalso places a higher priority on Internet telephony connec-tions over Internet data connections, most unexpected dis-turbances can be avoided. Just as for any other analog call,once Internet telephony transmission capacity has beenreached, remote partners receive a busy sign.


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. Youcan change the FRITZ!Box Fon settings and view informationabout the system status in a user window.

To open the FRITZ!Box Fon user interface, start your Internetbrowser and enter the address “fritz.box” or “192.168.178.1”.

The “fritz.box” address entry in the address field of the Internet browser

The FRITZ!Box Fon user interface has several pages, each ofwhich can be accessed directly by clicking the menu com-mand on the left edge.

Detailed information on the individual commands is provid-ed in the comprehensive Online Help, which you can accesswith the “Help” command in the user interface.

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Overview


4.1 OverviewThis page presents information about the current status ofFRITZ!Box Fon. The window is divided into four areas:

OverviewThe current firmware version of your FRITZ!Box Fon is dis-played in the “Overview” area.

PortsThis area displays whether FRITZ!Box Fon is connected withDSL and what the highest possible transfer speeds (sendand receive directions) are on the DSL line. It also showswhether FRITZ!Box Fon is connected to computers by meansof the LAN or USB port.

Internet ConnectionWhen FRITZ!Box Fon is configured as a DSL router, an addi-tional “Internet Connection” area is displayed. This areacontains information about the Internet connection: the IPaddress assigned by the Internet Service Provider, the statusof the Internet connection and the duration of the currentconnection.

Internet TelephonyIf you have configured FRITZ!Box Fon for Internet telephony,the “Internet Telephony” area will be displayed as well. Theconfigured Internet numbers are displayed here along withtheir name and status.

4.2 Initial ConfigurationGo the the “Basic Configuration” menu and use the Wizardto make the basic settings for FRITZ!Box Fon operation. Haveyour Internet account information and login data for Internettelephony handy when the Wizard starts and follow the in-structions on the screen.

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Internet


4.3 Internet

Internet Account InformationSpecify on the “Internet Account Information” page whetherthe FRITZ!Box Fon should establish the Internet connectionas a router. This Internet connection can be used by all com-puters connected to FRITZ!Box Fon without having to config-ure a separate Internet connection on each computer.

If you opt for this form of Internet access, enter the access in-formation supplied by your Internet Service Provider for thisInternet connection.

The “Clear Internet connection automatically” option speci-fies that the Internet connection will be cleared whenevernone of the connected computers has requested data fromthe 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 yourLAN cannot be accessed from the Internet.

Click the “New Port Forwarding” in the “Port Forwarding”window button to grant other parties from the Internet re-stricted access to the computers connected to FRITZ!Box Fonby opening certain ports to incoming connections.

Other parties then access your computer at the IP addressyou were assigned by the Internet Service Provider. If a con-nection is active, the IP address is displayed in the “InternetConnection” area on the “Overview” page.

Port ForwardingWith the default settings in the FRITZ!Box Fon, programs onyour computer or in your LAN cannot be accessed from theInternet. You have the option of granting other users con-trolled access to your computer from the Internet. To do thisyou must enable certain ports for incoming connections. Theports serve to differentiate between applications (server ser-vices) with the same IP address on one computer. Once youhave enabled the relevant ports in FRITZ!Box Fon, other userscan access your server at the IP address which FRITZ!Box Fon


DSL Information


was assigned by the Internet Service Provider. If a connec-tion is active, the IP address is displayed in the “InternetConnection” area on the “Overview” page.

DSL InformationFor the technically interested user, this window presents anoverview of the most important data on the DSL connection.

The transmission speeds and the status of the DSL lines aredisplayed graphically in the overview.

Below the graphic are displayed the transmission modeused and the versions of the DSL software and the FRITZ!BoxFon firmware.

The display options for this page include information onADSL transmission performance, ATM activity and the signalspectrum.

4.4 Telephony

Internet TelephonyEnter your account information for Internet Telephony toFRITZ!Box Fon here. Here you can set up a second Internetnumber.

ExtensionsIn this section you assign the Internet numbers and thefixed-line numbers to the FRITZ!Box Fon extensions.

Fixed-Line Numbers

If you are operating FRITZ!Box Fon at an ISDN access, enterhere all of the ISDN numbers (MSNs) you received from yourISDN provider.

Extension Properties

In this area you can activate a number of convenience fea-tures for the extensions.


Dialing Rules


Dialing RulesWith the FRITZ!Box Fon dialing rules you can influence howyour terminal devices behave during dialing. You can definewhether connections are to be established using the Internetor the fixed-line network, and specify rules excepting certainranges of numbers.

For more information on the telephony settings, see also thesection “Making Phone Calls with FRITZ!Box Fon” onpage 32.

Quick-DialIn this area you can assign quick-dial codes to your tele-phone numbers and Internet numbers. All of these numbersthen can be called simply by entering the quick-dial code.

4.5 Journal

Event LogMessages about the activities and conditions of theFRITZ!Box Fon Internet connection(s) are registered in theEvent Log. These messages are sent directly by FRITZ!Box Fonand refer only to the DSL line and events associated withFRITZ!Box Fon’s control of the Internet connection. Other ac-tions, such as Internet connections controlled by programson the connected computers, are displayed in the respectiveprograms and not included here. See the Online Help in theFRITZ!Box Fon window for an overview of the messages.

List of ComputersAll connected computers are shown in the “List of Comput-ers” window, displayed with their names, IP addresses andMAC addresses.


System Settings


4.6 System SettingsOn 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 onFRITZ!Box Fon along with the access information for the In-ternet connection. Use this function before allowing outsideparties to use FRITZ!Box Fon.

Update FirmwareUse these buttons to update the FRITZ!Box Fon firmware.

Proceed as follows to update the firmware:

Load the new firmware on your computer:

1. Go to the AVM home page (www.avm.de/en), select“Download” and then “FTP Server”.

2. The “Cardware/FRITZBOX.FON/Firmware” folder con-tains a file with the suffix “image”. Copy this file to yourcomputer.

Now you have saved the new firmware on your computer. Thenext step is to perform the update.

1. Open your Internet browser and enter the address“fritz.box” or “192.168.178.1”.

2. Select the “System Settings” menu command.

3. Click the “Update the Firmware” button.

4. In the text field, enter the path to the location of theextracted update file. This entry can also be selectedusing the “Browse...” button. The file ends with the suf-fix “.image”.

5. Then click the “Update” button to start the update.

The power supply to FRITZ!Box Fon may not be inter-rupted during the update and while the system isrestarting. Never abort an update in progress!

The status line informs you about the progress of theupdate.


http://www.avm.de

Factory Settings


A message appears announcing that the update hasbeen successfully completed. 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 isrestarted and immediately ready for operation.

Factory SettingsClick the “Restore Factory Settings” button to reset FRITZ!BoxFon back to its original configuration. All settings made dur-ing operation will be overwritten.

RestartClick the “Restart the System” button to restart FRITZ!Box Fon.

AdvancedIn the “Advanced Settings” area experienced users canmake settings for the DHCP server and traffic shaping.

Do not make any changes in this area unless you are experi-enced in working with network settings. Incorrect settings inthis area can lead to FRITZ!Box Fon malfunctions.

When the DHCP server of FRITZ!Box Fon is deactivated, everynetwork adapter connected to FRITZ!Box Fon must be as-signed a fixed IP address.

Depending on the port used to connect the respective com-puter to FRITZ!Box Fon, the following values must be set:

Otherwise FRITZ!Box Fon cannot be reached.

Line Settings Address

USB IP address: Subnet mask:Default gateway: DNS server:

192.168.179.2/250255.255.255.0192.168.179.1192.168.179.1

LAN IP address: Subnet mask: Default gateway: DNS server:

192.168.178.2/250255.255.255.0192.168.178.1192.168.178.1


Help


4.7 HelpClick the “Help” button from any FRITZ!Box Fon window toopen the Online Help available on the current topic.


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 anetwork 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.

5.1 Uninstallation in Windows XPNote 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 XP:

1. Open the Windows System properties by clickingthrough “start / Control Panel / Performance and Main-tenance / System / Hardware / Device Manager”.

2. Click the “Device Manager” button on the “Hardware”settings page.

3. In the “Network adapters” section of the Device Manag-er, select the “AVM FRITZ!Box Fon” entry.

4. In the “Action” menu, select the “Uninstall” command.

5. Confirm the uninstallation in the following securityprompt. FRITZ!Box Fon will be removed.

This completes uninstallation of the driver software.

Proceed as follows to remove the FRITZ!DSL software package:

1. Open “start / Control Panel / Add or Remove Programs”.Make sure that the “Change or Remove Programs” but-ton is selected in the column to the left.

2. Select the “AVM FRITZ!DSL” entry from the list of “Cur-rently installed programs”.

3. Click the “Change/Remove” button.

This concludes the removal of FRITZ!DSL.

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Uninstallation in Windows Me and 98


5.2 Uninstallation in Windows Me and 98Note 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:

1. Select “Start / Settings / Control Panel”, then double-click the “System” icon.

2. Click on the “Device Manager” settings page.

3. In the “Network adapters” section, select the“FRITZ!Box Fon” entry.

4. Then click the “Remove” button.

5. Confirm the uninstallation message by clicking “OK”.

6. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. Keepyour Windows CD ready.

Rebooting the computer concludes the uninstallation.


1. Open “Start / Settings / Control Panel / Add/RemovePrograms”.


3. Click the “Add/Remove...” button.

Rebooting the computer concludes the uninstallation ofFRITZ!DSL.

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Uninstallation in Windows 2000


5.3 Uninstallation in Windows 2000Note 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:

1. Open the system properties of Windows by clickingthrough “Start / Settings / Control Panel / System” andselect the “Device Manager...” button on the “Hard-ware” settings page.

2. In the “Network adapters” section of the Device Manag-er, select the “AVM FRITZ!Box Fon” entry.

3. In the “Action” menu, select the “Uninstall...” com-mand.

4. Confirm the uninstallation in the following securityprompt. AVM FRITZ!Box Fon will be removed.

This completes uninstallation of the driver software ofFRITZ!Box Fon.


1. Open “Start / Settings / Control Panel / Add/RemovePrograms”. Make sure that the “Change or Remove Pro-grams” button is selected in the column to the left.


3. Click the “Change/Remove” button.

This concludes the removal of FRITZ!DSL.

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Guidebook


6 Guidebook

The guidebook contains detailed instructions on the follow-ing subjects:

Linking Up the Cable Network

Errors Opening the User Interface

IP Settings

DHCP Server

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

Follow the instructions below when purchasing extension ca-bles:

to extend the LAN, DSL and the ISDN/analog cable, usethe 10BT network cable, wired 1:1 with the following fea-tures:

– STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) should be used for theLAN cable

– UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) is suitable for the DSLand ISDN/analog cable

Also note the following maximum cable lengths:

DSL cable: 100 m

DSL cable: 20 m

ISDN/analog cable: 20 m

USB cable: 3 m

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Errors Opening the User Interface


6.2 Errors Opening the User InterfaceIf an error message is returned when you open the user inter-face, please work through the following checklist:

Make sure that all cable connections are plugged in se-curely.

The IP addresses of the connected computers must beassigned automatically (see “IP Settings” on page 49).

In the Internet browser, enter one of the following IP ad-dresses in the place of “fritz.box”:

– 192.168.178.1

– 192.168.179.1

No Internet connection may be established.

6.3 IP SettingsFRITZ!Box Fon is equipped with its own DHCP server. Thismeans that FRITZ!Box Fon assigns the connected computerstheir IP addresses. The connected computers must be con-figured such that they can receive their IP addresses auto-matically from FRITZ!Box Fon. The steps for checking andadjusting this option differ among the operating systems.See the relevant section for your operating system.

If FRITZ!Box Fon is operated in a network, no other DHCPserver 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”.

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IP Settings


Obtaining an IP Address Automatically in Windows XP

Proceed as follows in Windows XP:

1. Go to “start / Control Panel / Network and Internet Con-nections / Network Connections” and double-click theLAN connection icon of the network adapter connectedto FRITZ!Box Fon to open the “Local Area ConnectionStatus” window.

2. Click the “Properties” button.

3. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” in the list of itemsused in this network connection and click “Properties”.

4. Activate the options “Obtain an IP address automatical-ly” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”.

Properties of the Internet protocol (TCP/IP)

5. Confirm your selection by clicking “OK”.

The computer now receives an IP address from FRITZ!Box Fon.


IP Settings


Obtaining an IP Address Automatically in Windows Me/98

Proceed as follows in Windows Me/98:

Keep your Windows CD handy, as this may be required forchanges to your network settings.

1. Select “Start / Settings / Control Panel”.

2. Double-click the “Network” entry to open it.

3. In the list, double-click to select the binding designatedwith an arrow, “TCP/IP -> <network adapter bound toFRITZ!Box Fon>”.

TCP/IP binding to a network adapter

4. Activate the option “Obtain an IP address automatically”.

The “Obtain an IP address automatically” option

5. On the “DNS Configuration” settings page, activate the“Disable DNS” option.


IP Settings


The “Disable DNS” option



Obtaining an IP Address Automatically in Windows 2000

Proceed as follows in Windows 2000:

1. Select “Start / Settings / Control Panel / Network andDial-Up Connections”.

2. Double-click to select the Local Area Connection withthe network adapter bound to FRITZ!Box Fon.

3. Click the “Properties” button.

4. Double-click to select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” in thelist of network components.

Properties of the LAN connection of a network adapter

5. Activate the options “Obtain an IP address automatical-ly” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”.


IP Settings


The “Obtain an IP address automatically” option



Linux

For comprehensive information and tips on the topic of net-work configuration in Linux, see:


Obtaining an IP Address Automatically in Mac OS X

In the Mac OS X operating system, proceed as follows to setthe TCP/IP properties:

1. Select the “System Preferences” in the Apple menu.

2. In the “System Preferences” window, click the “Net-work” icon.

3. In the “Network” window, select the “Built-in Ethernet”entry from the “Show:” drop-down menu.



DHCP Server


4. Switch to the “TCP/IP” settings page and select the“Using DHCP” option from the “Configure:” drop-downmenu.

Click “Apply Now”.

6.4 DHCP ServerFRITZ!Box Fon is equipped with its own DHCP server. This op-tion is activated by default. Every connected computer obtainsan IP address assigned by the DHCP server.

Fixed IP Addresses

If computers connected to FRITZ!Box Fon are to be assignedfixed IP addresses, note that the following IP address rangesmay not be used:

192.168.179.20 - 200

192.168.178.20 - 200

Other DHCP Servers

If FRITZ!Box Fon is operated in a network, no other DHCPserver may be operated in this network. If you need to oper-ate a DHCP server, please disable the DHCP feature in the“Advanced System Settings”.


Information, Updates and Support


7 Information, Updates and Support

AVM provides numerous sources of information to assist youif any questions or problems arise. Whether manuals, up-dates or support – here you will find the important informa-tion you need.

In many cases problems which arise during operation can beresolved by installing the current Microsoft Service Pack foryour operating system. The current service pack can be ob-tained directly from Microsoft.

7.1 Sources of InformationTo take advantage of all commands and features of yourFRITZ!Box Fon, consult the following information resources:

DocumentationFRITZ!Box Fon includes comprehensive documentation in avariety of formats:

The Installation manual for FRITZ!Box Fon The installation manual for FRITZ!Box Fon is included inthe FRITZ!Box Fon package. It contains informationabout installation and starting operation of FRITZ!BoxFon.

The FRITZ!Box Fon manual for configuration and opera-tion by telephoneThis manual is provided as TELEFON.PDF file in the INFOfolder on the FRITZ!Box Fon CD.

You need the Acrobat Reader in order to read the PDFfile. You can install Acrobat Reader from the INFO folderon the CD.

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Updates


The Readme on FRITZ!Box FonThe Readme contains the latest information which wasnot yet available at the time the manual was printed.The Readme file is included on the FRITZ!Box Fon CD.

Help for FRITZ!Box FonIn the FRITZ!Box Fon window you can open the detailedOnline Help by clicking the “Help” buttons.

Internet

AVM provides comprehensive information on the AVM homepage. Enter the following address:

www.avm.de/en

– Click “Products” for the latest information about allAVM products as well as announcements of newproducts and product versions.

– The “Service” category contains the support form aswell as various manuals of AVM products.

7.2 UpdatesAVM makes new drivers for FRITZ!Box Fon and updates forthe PBX software available free of charge over the Internet.

To download updates from the Internet, please enter the fol-lowing URL:

www.avm.de/en/download

Driver software for FRITZ!Box Fon can be downloaded fromthis location.

The AVM FTP server can also be used to download currentdriver software. Click the “FTP Server” link in the downloadarea, or enter the following address:

www.avm.de/ftp

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http://www.avm.de/en/index.php3?Produkte/index.html

http://www.avm.de/en/service/index.html

http://www.avm.de/en/Download

http://www.avm.de/ftp

Assistance from AVM Support


7.3 Assistance from AVM SupportPlease take advantage of the information sources describedabove before contacting AVM support.

AVM’s Support team is at your service with direct help whenproblems arise, during installation, the initial configurationand your first steps in operating the FRITZ!Box Fon.

The support desk can be reached by e-mail or by fax. AVMSupport then will contact you to assist in solving your prob-lem. You will receive an e-mail or a fax.

Support by E-mail

Support requests can be sent to AVM by e-mail. Please usethe AVM Support request form at:

www.avm.de/en/support

Select the product for which you require technical 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 faxnumber:

+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 bereached.

Your name and address.

Your “Serial Number”: This number is printed on the un-derside of your device. Support staff will always checkthis number to ensure that you are a registered user.

Which operating system are you using (e.g.,Windows XP or Windows 98?)

Is FRITZ!Box Fon connected using the USB cable or thenetwork cable?

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http://www.avm.de/en/support

Assistance from AVM Support


At what step of the installation or in which applicationdoes an error message appear? 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 Firmwareversion is displayed on the “DSL Info” page of theFRITZ!Box Fon user interface.

Once you have gathered this information, please fax it toAVM Support. The Support team will assist you in resolvingyour problem.

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Index

Aaccount information 39adapter 8analog terminal equipment 17AVM support 55

Bbandwidth management 35basic configuration 38

Ccable lengths, maximum 48cables

network 8USB 8

cabling 48call scenarios 35calls on fixed lines 33clear Internet connection

automatically 29, 35, 39configuring Internet connections 31

Ddeclaration of CE conformity 61DHCP server 43, 49, 54dialing 32dialing rules 34, 41documentation 55drilling template 62DSL cable 8DSL information 40DSL modem 11DSL router 7, 37

Eevent log 41

Ffactory settings 43fax machine 32firewall 11firmware 10, 42, 56fixed-line numbers 40FRITZ!Box window 37FRITZ!DSL 8

Ggame console 9

Hhub 18, 19

Iinformation sources 55installation

in Linux 27in Mac OS X 27in Windows 2000 25in Windows 98 25in Windows Me 24in Windows XP 24

installation at the USB port 24, 25, 27installation help 8installation prerequisites 9Internet telephony 32, 35, 38IP masquerading 11ISDN/analog cable 8

Jjournal 41

LLAN port 9, 18LED 10, 11light emitting diodes 10, 11

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MMac OS X 53

NNAT 11network cable 8network hub 21

Ppackage contents 8packet filter 11port forwarding 39

Qquick-dial numbers 41

Rregulations and norms 61removing driver software

in Windows 2000 47in Windows Me and 98 46in Windows XP 45

Ssafety instructions 6supply voltage 11support 55, 57switch 9, 18system settings 42

Ttechnical summary 11telephone 32traffic shaping 43

Uupdates 42, 56USB cable 8USB connector 23USB port 22

Wwarranty 2

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FRITZ!Box Fon – Declaration of CE Conformity 61

Declaration of CE Conformity

herewith declares that the product

complies with the following directives:

The following norms were consulted to assess conformity:

CTR 3/1998.06.17

EN 55022/9.98 + A1/10.00 Class BEN 55024/9.98

EN 60950/2001EN 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 theabove mentioned norms and regulations.

The manufacturer AVM GmbH

Address Alt-Moabit 95

D-10559 Berlin

Product FRITZ!Box Fon

Type ADSL VoIP PBX

1999/5/EEC R&TTE Directive:Radio Equipment and Telecommunica-tions Terminal Equipment

89/336/EEC EMC Directive: Electromagnetic Compatibility

73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive:Electrical equipment designed for usewithin certain voltage limits

Berlin, 19/05/2004 Peter Faxel, Technical Director


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