AVM FRITZ!Box 7590AX, Manual

Page 1: ...Manual Manual FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 2: ...nt 30 Connecting to Electric Power 32 Connecting with the Internet via DSL or VDSL line 33 Connecting with the Internet Via Modem or Router 34 Connecting to the Internet Access Via a Cable Modem 35 Connecting to the Internet Access Via a Fiber Optic Modem 37 Connecting to the Internet Access Via a Router 39 Connecting to the Internet Access Via Mobile Network 41 Connecting a Computer Using a Netwo...

Page 3: ...outer IP Client 72 Configuring Internet Access via Mobile Network 74 Configuring Your Telephone Numbers 75 Configuring Telephones 76 Configuring a Door Intercom System 78 Saving Power with the FRITZ Box 79 Mesh with FRITZ 81 Expanding a Wi Fi Network with Mesh 82 Enabling Mesh for FRITZ Repeaters and FRITZ Powerline 84 Using FRITZ Box as a Mesh Repeater 86 Using Telephony in the Mesh 87 User Inter...

Page 4: ...Radiation of DECT Emissions 123 Allowing Non Encrypted DECT Connections 125 User Interface Home Network Menu 126 Overview of All Devices 127 Managing Network Devices 132 Changing IPv4 Settings 135 Distributing IPv4 Addresses 138 Changing IPv6 Settings 140 Configuring a Static IP Route 142 Obtaining an IP Address Automatically 144 Configuring the WAN Connection Socket 146 Configuring LAN Guest Acce...

Page 5: ... Push Services 182 Logging in with the User Interface as a FRITZ Box User 184 Selecting Signaling of the Info LED 188 Switching Off and Dimming the LED Display 189 Locking and Unlocking Buttons 190 Setting the User Interface Language 191 Changing Regional Options 192 Adjusting the Time Zone 193 Saving Settings 194 Loading Settings 195 Restarting the FRITZ Box 196 Restoring Factory Settings 197 Per...

Page 6: ...224 Information on Keypad Codes 225 Configuration on the Telephone 227 Operating on the Telephone 239 Restoring Factory Settings with the Telephone 252 Malfunctions 254 Troubleshooting Procedures 255 Troubleshooting Chart 256 Opening the User Interface with the Emergency IP Address 259 Knowledge Base 260 Support 261 Decommissioning and Disposal 263 Decommissioning 264 Disposal 265 Technical Specif...

Page 7: ...rmation on the FRITZ Box Contents of this chapter Safety Instructions 8 Package Contents 11 Instructions and Help 12 Symbols Used 13 Information on Cleaning 14 FRITZ Box 7590 7 General Information on the FRITZ Box ...

Page 8: ...erheat This can re sult in damage to the FRITZ Box Provide for sufficient air circulation around the FRITZ Box Make sure that the ventilation slits on the FRITZ Box housing are al ways unobstructed The FRITZ Box should not be placed on carpets or upholstery Do not cover the FRITZ Box Damage to Heat Sensitive Surfaces The base of the FRITZ Box heats up during normal operation This heat can cause da...

Page 9: ... Cleaning Improper cleaning with strong detergents solvents or wet cloths can cause damage to the FRITZ Box Please refer to the information about how to clean your FRITZ Box see page 14 Improper Opening and Repairs The device contains hazardous components and should only be opened by authorized repair technicians Do not open the FRITZ Box housing If the FRITZ Box needs to be repaired please take i...

Page 10: ... could be affected by interference from your FRITZ Box If applicable maintain the recommended minimum distance of 15 cm recommended by the manufacturers of medical devices in order to prevent malfunctions of your medical device Potentially Explosive Environments Under unfavorable conditions radio waves in the vicinity of explosive environments can cause fires or explosions Do not install and opera...

Page 11: ...ge Contents Amt Supplied Part Details 1 FRITZ Box 7590 1 Power adapter white 1 Network cable also LAN cable white 1 DSL cable gray 1 Quick guide Connecting the FRITZ Box FRITZ Box 7590 11 General Information on the FRITZ Box ...

Page 12: ...configuration and operation Range of FRITZ Box func tions en avm de ser vice manuals Quick guide Connecting and configuration Provided in print with your FRITZ Box Online help Instructions on configura tion and operation Help on the functions and settings options in the user interface http fritz box Knowledge Base Solutions for common prob lems during connection con figuration and operation en avm...

Page 13: ... are used in this manual Meaning Important message that should be complied with in order to prevent material damage errors or malfunctions Useful tip for configuring and operating the FRITZ Box FRITZ Box 7590 13 General Information on the FRITZ Box ...

Page 14: ...Box Remove the FRITZ Box from the mains before cleaning Wipe the FRITZ Box with a slightly moist lint free cloth or an anti static cloth Do not use any strong detergents or solvents for cleaning Do not use any wet cloths for cleaning FRITZ Box 7590 14 General Information on the FRITZ Box ...

Page 15: ...ctions and Structure Contents of this chapter Functions 16 Device Data on the Type Label 19 Connection Sockets 20 Buttons 23 LEDs 24 Requirements for Operation 27 FRITZ Box 7590 15 Functions and Structure ...

Page 16: ...owing devices can be connected to the FRITZ Box 6 cordless DECT telephones 2 analog devices telephones answering machines door inter coms 8 ISDN telephones or 1 ISDN telephone system 10 IP telephones FRITZ App Fon for instance Up to five integrated answering machines can be used to save voice messages and upon request send them to you by email Via the integrated fax function you can also send and ...

Page 17: ...access to your own FRITZ Box possible even from the internet FRITZ NAS for easy access to all files in the network USB Ports The FRITZ Box has two USB 3 0 ports for the following devices USB storage devices for example flash drives external hard drive card reader USB printers USB all in one printers USB scanners USB hubs DECT Base Station The FRITZ Box is a DECT base station that supports the DECT...

Page 18: ...he power consump tion of connected devices Radiator Control FRITZ DECT 301 FRITZ DECT 300 Comet DECT up to 12 Control the room temperature automatically and save energy costs Switches FRITZ DECT 440 FRITZ DECT 400 up to 10 Switch and control FRITZ DECT devices The FRITZ DECT 500 LED Light up to 10 Control white and color lighting Smart Home devices via HAN FUN up to 10 Connect Smart Home devices f...

Page 19: ...ITZ Box the preconfigured FRITZ Box password for the user interface the serial number for support queries and addi tional data Device Data on the Type Label No Meaning 1 Product name 2 Name of Wi Fi network SSID 3 Password of user interface 4 QR code to access Wi Fi 5 Network key Wi Fi password 6 Power adapter specification 7 Serial number 8 Article number FRITZ Box 7590 19 Functions and Structure...

Page 20: ...ephone systems PBXs 4 WAN RJ45 socket for connecting to a modem or a router for internet access If the socket is not used for the internet connection then it is an additional gigabit Ethernet port for connecting computers and other network compatible de vices 5 LAN 1 to LAN 4 Ports for connecting computers and other net work compatible devices like hubs and game consoles 6 Power Socket for pluggin...

Page 21: ...Connectors on the Sides FON No Name Function 1 FON 1 TAE socket for connecting analog telephones fax machines and answering machines FRITZ Box 7590 21 Functions and Structure ...

Page 22: ...Connectors on the Sides USB No Name Function 1 USB USB 3 0 socket for connecting USB devices like printers or storage media FRITZ Box 7590 22 Functions and Structure ...

Page 23: ...tch Wi Fi on and off 2 Fon DECT Search for cordless telephones paging call 3 Connect WPS Register cordless telephones with the FRITZ Box see page 48 Register wireless devices with the FRITZ Box via WPS see page 46 FRITZ Box 7590 23 Functions and Structure ...

Page 24: ...electrical power on The device has electrical power and DSL is synchronized The FRITZ Box is ready for operation 1 Power DSL flashing Device has electrical power and the con nection to DSL is being established or has been interrupted FRITZ Box 7590 24 Functions and Structure ...

Page 25: ...ogress Registration of a Smart Home device in progress Messages in your voice mailbox Function must be supported by the tele phony provider off No devices registering with the home net work flashing Registration in progress for a wireless DECT Smart Home or powerline device on Registration of a wireless DECT Smart Home or powerline device was successful 4 Connect WPS flashing fast Registration abo...

Page 26: ...page 188 flashing green Updating FRITZ OS AVM Stick Surf procedure with the FRITZ WLAN USB Stick in progress Time budget for online time has been reached Adjustable see page 188 5 Info red or flashing red Error 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Follow the instructions on the Overview page in the user interface FRITZ Box 7590 26 Functions and Structure ...

Page 27: ...ternet access via VDSL VDSL line For configuration of the FRITZ Box a network device computer or tablet with network connection or Wi Fi support and up to date web browser For comprehensive technical information about your FRITZ Box see page 266 FRITZ Box 7590 27 Functions and Structure ...

Page 28: ... Connecting to the Internet Access Via a Cable Modem 35 Connecting to the Internet Access Via a Fiber Optic Modem 37 Connecting to the Internet Access Via a Router 39 Connecting to the Internet Access Via Mobile Network 41 Connecting a Computer Using a Network Cable 43 Connecting to Computers via Wi Fi 45 Connecting Telephones 48 Connecting Smartphones 52 Connecting a Door Intercom System 54 FRITZ...

Page 29: ...teps Instructions Place or hang up the FRITZ Box in a suitable location Connect the FRITZ Box to the power supply Connect the FRITZ Box with your DSL or VDSL line Connect your computers and network devices to the FRITZ Box Connect your telephones to the FRITZ Box FRITZ Box 7590 29 Connecting ...

Page 30: ...paintwork To avoid heat accumulation the FRITZ Box should not be placed on carpets or upholstered furniture Provide for sufficient air circulation around the FRITZ Box and do not cover up the FRITZ Box The ventilation slits must never be ob structed Rules for Optimum Wi Fi Reception Radio wave propagation during Wi Fi operation is strongly dependent on the position of your FRITZ Box Keep the follo...

Page 31: ...entioned above select a suitable location for the FRITZ Box 2 Place the FRITZ Box in this location Instructions Mounting FRITZ Box on the Wall Important Damage to electric wiring or gas or water pipes during drilling can present a significant danger Before mounting the FRITZ Box on the wall make sure that there are no electricity lines gas or water pipes located where you need to drill the holes I...

Page 32: ... to avoid using socket strips and extension cords then do not connect multiple extension cords or socket strips to each other Use only the power adapter included with delivery Instructions Plugging In to Electrical Power 1 Connect the power adapter to the socket labeled Power on the FRITZ Box 2 Plug the other end into a electrical outlet FRITZ Box 7590 32 Connecting ...

Page 33: ... jack Use the connecting cable included with delivery Instructions Connecting to the DSL or VDSL line 1 Insert one end of the DSL cable into the DSL socket of the FRITZ Box 2 Insert the other end of the cable into the RJ socket on your tele phone jack After a short time the Power DSL LED on the FRITZ Box lights up FRITZ Box 7590 33 Connecting ...

Page 34: ...us op erated on different types of internet connections The following connection types are possible Type of Connection Access Device for the Connection Type Cable connection Cable modem Fiber optic connection Fiber optic modem FTTH ONT media converter Any internet connection Internet router FRITZ Box 7590 34 Connecting ...

Page 35: ...Z Box to the cable modem from where it interfaces with the cable connection Use a network cable Requirements A cable modem that is connected to your cable connection A network cable for instance from the FRITZ Box package The WAN socket is configured for WAN operation see see page 146 Example Configuration FRITZ Box 7590 35 Connecting ...

Page 36: ...hernet port on the cable modem 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into the WAN socket on the FRITZ Box 3 Connect a computer with the FRITZ Box see page 43 or see page 45 4 Set up the internet connection for connections via cable in the FRITZ Box see page 67 FRITZ Box 7590 36 Connecting ...

Page 37: ...FRITZ Box to the fiber optic modem FTTH ONT in order to connect it with the fiber optic connection Requirements A fiber optic modem that is connected to your fiber optic connection A network cable for instance from the FRITZ Box package The WAN socket is configured for WAN operation see see page 146 Example Configuration FRITZ Box 7590 37 Connecting ...

Page 38: ... to a Fiber Optic Modem 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the WAN socket on the FRITZ Box 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into the LAN Ethernet socket on the fiber optic modem FRITZ Box 7590 38 Connecting ...

Page 39: ...access A network cable for instance from the FRITZ Box package If the FRITZ Box is operated as a router and generates its own IP network then it is connected to the router via the WAN socket The WAN socket must be configured for WAN operation see see page 146 If the FRITZ Box is operated as an IP client on the router then it must be connected to a LAN socket on the router The WAN socket can be con...

Page 40: ...the WAN socket on the FRITZ Box If the FRITZ Box is to be operated as an IP client then configure the WAN socket as a LAN port see page 146 Alternatively you can insert the network cable into one of the LAN sockets 2 Insert the other end of the cable into the network socket on the internet router FRITZ Box 7590 40 Connecting ...

Page 41: ...et access via LTE UMTS or HSPA A SIM card from a mobile network provider Restrictions by the Mobile Network Provider Tip Due to technical limitations on the part of the mobile network providers some limitations may arise for internet telephone calls and for applications requiring an incoming connection This is also true for using port sharing releasing USB storage media for sharing remote maintena...

Page 42: ... Mobile Broadband Dongle 1 Insert the mobile broadband dongle in the USB port of the FRITZ Box Instructions Connecting with the Smartphone via USB 1 Connect the smartphone to the USB port on the FRITZ Box using a USB cable FRITZ Box 7590 42 Connecting ...

Page 43: ...ystem Rules The network cable used to connect a computer or another network device to the FRITZ Box may be no longer than 100 m Instructions Connecting a Computer Using a Network Cable 1 Insert the network cable into the LAN socket of the computer 2 Insert the free end of the cable into a LAN socket on the FRITZ Box Instructions Connecting a Network Hub or Network Switch 1 Insert the network cable...

Page 44: ...FRITZ Box 7590 44 Connecting 2 Insert the free end of the cable into a LAN socket on the FRITZ Box ...

Page 45: ...in the following ways by entering the network key manually by transmitting the Wi Fi network key via WPS Encryption The FRITZ Box supports connections with the WPA Wi Fi Protected Ac cess standard for encryption and authentication in Wi Fi networks In this standard WPA3 mode offers the highest security The FRITZ Box supports WPA3 in combination with the common WPA2 mode since there are still only ...

Page 46: ...he FRITZ Box The network key is printed on the type label on the bottom see page 19 The Wi Fi connection will be established Instructions Transferring the Network Key Using WPS With WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup you can connect a wireless device with the FRITZ Box quickly and easily without entering the Wi Fi net work key of your FRITZ Box This key is transmitted to the wireless de vice automatically ...

Page 47: ...3 On the FRITZ Box Press the Connect WPS button briefly The Connect WPS and Fon DECT LEDs flash The Wi Fi connection will be established FRITZ Box 7590 47 Connecting ...

Page 48: ...tering a Cordless Telephone You can register up to six cordless telephones like FRITZ Fon with the FRITZ Box 1 On a cordless telephone Start registration with a base station 2 Push the Connect WPS button on your FRITZ Box The Connect WPS LED flashes 3 On a cordless telephone Enter the PIN of the FRITZ Box on the telephone preset value 0000 4 In the user interface of your FRITZ Box Configure the te...

Page 49: ...telephone the answering machine or the fax ma chine to a FON 1 socket Use only one FON 1 socket at a time One of the two sockets must remain free 2 In the user interface of your FRITZ Box Configure the connected device see page 76 FRITZ Box 7590 49 Connecting ...

Page 50: ... the answering machine or the fax ma chine to the FON 2 socket If the device to be connected has a TAE connector use the TAE RJ11 adapter included with delivery 2 In the user interface of your FRITZ Box Configure the connected device see page 76 FRITZ Box 7590 50 Connecting ...

Page 51: ...ple ISDN devices can be connected in the following ways with an ISDN distributor available from vendors by having a technician install a S0 bus which is connected to the FON S0 socket Note for the technician The FON S0 socket is terminated Two terminating resistors are included in the FRITZ Box Instructions Connecting an IP Telephone IP telephones are special telephones for internet telephony IP s...

Page 52: ...twork Network Settings Instructions Connecting a Smartphone 1 Establish a Wi Fi connection to the FRITZ Box on your smart phone 2 Install FRITZ App Fon on your smartphone FRITZ App Fon is available from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store 3 Start FRITZ App Fon FRITZ App Fon is automatically configured in the FRITZ Box as an IP telephone 4 In the user interface of your FRITZ Box Configure...

Page 53: ...Icon Meaning You can make calls via the FRITZ Box with your smart phone FRITZ Box 7590 53 Connecting ...

Page 54: ...om Systems Door intercom system with an a b interface that uses DTMF dual tone multi frequency signaling tone dialing IP door intercom systems that can be configured as SIP clients by entering the login data for a SIP registrar Instructions Connecting a Door Intercom System with an a b Interface 1 In the user interface of your FRITZ Box Configure the door inter com system see page 78 2 Connect the...

Page 55: ...f this chapter Opening the User Interface 56 Homepage of the User Interface 57 Using the Wizard for Basic Configuration 59 Changing the FRITZ Box Password 61 Logging Out of the User Interface 63 FRITZ Box 7590 55 User Interface ...

Page 56: ...r Interface 1 Start a web browser on your computer or mobile device and enter http fritz box in the address bar 2 Enter the preset FRITZ Box password and click on Log In The preconfigured FRITZ Box password is printed on the type la bel on the bottom of the FRITZ Box and on the FRITZ Notes ser vice card If you already changed the preset FRITZ Box password or if a FRITZ Box user has already been cr...

Page 57: ...well as an overview of all FRITZ Box settings and devices in the home network The home page also presents important notifications for secure reliable operation of your FRITZ Box Links take you directly to the pages in the user interface on which you can configure settings for FRITZ Box features Links to FRITZ products in the home network open their user inter faces in their own browser tabs Area F...

Page 58: ...ons and on all FRITZ Box interfaces information on telephone calls and voice messages on the integrated answering ma chine devices connected to the FRITZ Box such as computers smartphones network storage printers or Smart Home devices configured convenience features FRITZ Box 7590 58 User Interface ...

Page 59: ...ITZ Box service card FRITZ Notes and on the type label on the bottom of your FRITZ Box The account information has been supplied by your internet service provider The telephone numbers have been supplied by your telephony provider Instructions Using the Wizard for Basic Configuration 1 Enter the preset FRITZ Box password and click on Log In The preconfigured FRITZ Box password is printed on the bo...

Page 60: ...Once the wizard is complete the basic configuration of the FRITZ Box has been concluded The FRITZ Box is ready for the internet and for telephony FRITZ Box 7590 60 User Interface ...

Page 61: ...t yet changed the username automatically created for the FRITZ Box password see page 184 Instructions Changing the FRITZ Box Password 1 Open the FRITZ Box user interface In the browser enter the ad dress http fritz box 2 Log in using the preconfigured FRITZ Box password If you already changed the preset FRITZ Box password then log in with the changed FRITZ Box password 3 Click on the menu with the...

Page 62: ...ot Password push ser vice see page 182 When you have forgotten the password the FRITZ Box sends an access link to the email address you speci fied Using this link you can set a new password 6 Click on Apply FRITZ Box 7590 62 User Interface ...

Page 63: ...efore surfing the web Tip Use push services to have yourself notified each time someone logs into or out of your FRITZ Box see page 182 Automatic Logout when Idle If you have not logged out of the FRITZ Box user interface and have not been active in the browser for 20 minutes you will be logged out auto matically Instructions Manual Logout 1 Click on the menu with the three dots in the header of t...

Page 64: ... 67 Configuring Internet Access via Fiber Optic Modem 69 Configuring Internet Access via Another Router 71 Configuring Internet Access via Another Router IP Client 72 Configuring Internet Access via Mobile Network 74 Configuring Your Telephone Numbers 75 Configuring Telephones 76 Configuring a Door Intercom System 78 Saving Power with the FRITZ Box 79 FRITZ Box 7590 64 Configuring ...

Page 65: ... connection in the FRITZ Box Set up the connected telephones and their telephone numbers in the FRITZ Box Configure your smartphone in the FRITZ Box optional Requirements The FRITZ Box is connected directly with the internet access You have connected all of the telephones you want to use with the FRITZ Box FRITZ Box 7590 65 Configuring ...

Page 66: ...atically Requirements The FRITZ Box is connected to the DSL or VDSL line The account information has been supplied by your internet service provider Instructions Configuring the Internet Connection 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 If the wizard does not start automatically select the Wizards menu 3 Click on the Set Up Internet Connection wizard 4 Start your web browser and enter a web addre...

Page 67: ...p its own IP network The firewall of the FRITZ Box is enabled Requirements The FRITZ Box is connected to a cable modem which is connected with the cable junction see page 35 The WAN socket is configured for WAN operation see see page 146 Instructions Setting Up Internet Access on the Cable Connection 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select the Internet Account Information menu and the Inter...

Page 68: ...5 For further settings use the online help FRITZ Box 7590 68 Configuring ...

Page 69: ...ens up its own IP network The firewall of the FRITZ Box is enabled Requirements The FRITZ Box is connected to a fiber optic modem which is con nected with the fiber optic connection see page 37 The WAN socket is configured for WAN operation see see page 146 Instructions Setting Up Internet Access on the Fiber Optic Connection 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select the Internet Account Info...

Page 70: ...ttings and select the Via an external modem option If you selected More internet service providers and Other internet service provider then go to the Connect via area and select the Connection to an external modem or router option 4 For further settings use the online help of the FRITZ Box FRITZ Box 7590 70 Configuring ...

Page 71: ...d Requirements The FRITZ Box is connected with a router that provides the internet connection see page 39 The WAN socket is configured for WAN operation see see page 146 Instructions Setting Up Internet Access via WAN as a Router 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select the Internet Account Information menu and the Internet Connection tab 3 In the Internet Service Provider area select the se...

Page 72: ...eam router The firewall of the FRITZ Box is disabled Requirements The FRITZ Box is connected with a router that provides the internet connection There are two possibilities for connecting the FRITZ Box with the router Via the WAN socket The socket must be configured as a LAN port see page 146 Via one of the LAN sockets Instructions Setting Up Internet Access via LAN as an IP Client 1 Open the user...

Page 73: ...tion to an exter nal modem or router option 5 In the Operating Mode area select the setting Share existing Internet connection in the network IP client mode 6 For further settings use the online help of the FRITZ Box FRITZ Box 7590 73 Configuring ...

Page 74: ...bile broadband dongle or an Android smartphone with USB tethering enabled must be connected to the USB port of the FRITZ Box see page 41 Instructions Configuring the Internet Connection via the Mobile Network 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Internet Mobile Network 3 For instructions open the online help FRITZ Box 7590 74 Configuring ...

Page 75: ...ers automat ically This configuration starts either right after the FRITZ Box is con nected to the internet or after the FRITZ Box user interface is opened Instructions Configuring Your Own Telephone Numbers 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Wizards Manage Telephone Numbers 3 Click on Add Telephone Number and follow the wizard s instruc tions FRITZ Box 7590 75 Configuring ...

Page 76: ... are configured in the FRITZ Box such that only domestic calls and calls to emergency numbers are possible Requirements Your own telephone numbers are set up in the FRITZ Box Instructions Configuring Telephones and Other Devices 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Telephony Telephony Devices 3 If the device to be configured is not yet included in the list of telephony devices click on C...

Page 77: ...emergency numbers are possible You can disable this security feature 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Under Telephony Telephone Numbers select the Line Settings tab 3 Under Security click on Change Selection 4 Disable the checkbox next to the desired IP telephone and click on OK 5 Save your settings by clicking Apply FRITZ Box 7590 77 Configuring ...

Page 78: ... settings for instance to have the camera image from the door intercom system sent to your FRITZ Fon Requirements Your telephones are configured in the FRITZ Box see previous sec tion Instructions Setting up a Door Intercom System 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Telephony Telephony Devices 3 Click Configure New Device With the Edit button you can also change the settings of a door i...

Page 79: ... average power consumption over the last 24 hours is presented in the FRITZ Box user interface under System Energy Monitor Power Consumption Using Savings Potential What How to Where Configure a schedule see page 161 Wi Fi Schedule menu Switch off Wi Fi see page 161 WLAN button Wi Fi Wi Fi Network menu Wi Fi Reduce the maximum trans mitter power Wi Fi Wi Fi Channel Wi Fi Channel Settings Additiona...

Page 80: ...ff by schedule At the same time they inform the FRITZ Box about consumption energy costs incurred and the CO2 foot print Instructions Configuring a Schedule for Electrical Appliances in the Home Network 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Smart Home Device Management Edit Socket Au tomatic Switching 3 For instructions open the online help FRITZ Box 7590 80 Configuring ...

Page 81: ...tents of this chapter Expanding a Wi Fi Network with Mesh 82 Enabling Mesh for FRITZ Repeaters and FRITZ Powerline 84 Using FRITZ Box as a Mesh Repeater 86 Using Telephony in the Mesh 87 FRITZ Box 7590 81 Mesh with FRITZ ...

Page 82: ...Only FRITZ devices can be integrated into the FRITZ Box Mesh If you expand the Wi Fi network with a wireless repeater from another man ufacturer the Mesh functions are not available FRITZ Devices with Mesh With the following FRITZ devices you can expand the Wi Fi network of the FRITZ Box FRITZ Device Type of Connection to the FRITZ Box FRITZ Repeater Wi Fi LAN cable only for FRITZ Repeater devices...

Page 83: ...nd for convenience in the Mesh Consistent Wi Fi settings Mesh Repeaters adopt from the Mesh Master the network name SSID network key Wi Fi guest access and Wi Fi schedule Mesh overview in the user interface of the Mesh Master Here you can perform updates for all FRITZ devices in the Mesh Improved information exchange among FRITZ devices provides for faster Wi Fi connections Mesh Wi Fi Steering acc...

Page 84: ...he FRITZ Box user interface see page 56 2 Select Home Network Mesh 3 The FRITZ Box is displayed in the overview with the Mesh enabled symbol If the symbol is also displayed for FRITZ Re peater then Mesh is already enabled for the FRITZ Repeater If the symbol is missing next to the FRITZ Repeater continue with the next step 4 Press the button on the FRITZ Repeater After the button is released the W...

Page 85: ...ssing next to FRITZ Powerline continue with the next step 4 Press the connection button on FRITZ Powerline FRITZ Powerline Model Connection Button 1260E Connect 1240E 546E 540E WLAN WPS After the button is released all of the LEDs on FRITZ Powerline flash 5 Within 2 minutes start WPS on the FRITZ Box Do this by pressing the Connect WPS button until the Info LED starts flashing Mesh is enabled and ...

Page 86: ...ace see page 56 2 Select Home Network Mesh Mesh Settings 3 For instructions open the online help Instructions Using the Telephone Book of the Mesh Master On the Mesh Repeater you can use the telephone books on the Mesh Master Then telephone books that are saved on the Mesh Repeater it self can no longer be used 1 On the Mesh Repeater Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Home Network Mesh M...

Page 87: ...aster the changes are automatically applied to the other FRITZ Boxes Requirements Your telephone numbers are registered in the FRITZ Box that is configured as the Mesh Master All FRITZ Boxes on which you would like to adopt the telephone numbers are configured as Mesh Repeaters Instructions Setting up Telephony in the Mesh 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Home Network Mesh Mesh Setti...

Page 88: ...Creating and Assigning Access Profiles 94 Editing Filter Lists 96 Configuring Priorities for Internet Use 98 Configuring Port Sharing 100 Enabling Dynamic DNS 102 Remote Access to the FRITZ Box 103 Configuring VPN Remote Access 105 Configuring IPv6 107 Configuring FRITZ Box as a LISP Router 109 FRITZ Box 7590 88 User Interface Internet Menu ...

Page 89: ...r analysis Upon suspicion of misuse by third parties your FRITZ Box transmits error reports or technical diagnostics data to AVM for analysis Diagnostics data for system maintenance Your FRITZ Box transmits device specific data to AVM for the development of security updates and to further develop FRITZ OS Data Privacy The diagnostics data and the device specific data transmitted by your FRITZ Box ...

Page 90: ...ctions Configuring AVM Services 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Internet Account Information AVM Services 3 For instructions open the online help FRITZ Box 7590 90 User Interface Internet Menu ...

Page 91: ...on the network device and extends the use time for 45 minutes Tickets can be redeemed be fore the use time has been exhausted to avoid interruption of online time Distribute ticket for extended use time see Instructions Dis tributing a Ticket for Extended Use Time page 93 The remaining online time permitted can be queried on any network device with restricted online time see Instructions Querying ...

Page 92: ... then create an access profile For instructions open the online help 4 Select Internet Filters Parental Controls 5 Click on the Change Access Profile button 6 Assign to the network device the access profile with the desired restrictions For instructions open the online help Instructions Blocking a Device 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Internet Filters Parental Controls 3 Select the...

Page 93: ... to be extended 4 If you want to distribute only one single ticket then click on Share Ticket A ticket is saved to the clipboard and can be sent to the user of a network device however you like In the list of tickets that ticket is displayed crossed out in gray Instructions Querying Remaining Online Time 1 Open a browser on the network device for which the remaining online time is to be queried 2 ...

Page 94: ...cription Time limit With time limits you can define when and for how long internet use is permitted each day Filters for websites With the filter lists you can specify which websites are allowed to be accessed Blocked network applica tions With the list of blocked network applica tions you specify which network applica tions are allowed to communicate over the internet This list can contain for in...

Page 95: ...tering with the guest network Can be changed Unrestricted Unrestricted internet use Cannot be changed Instructions Creating an Access Profile 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Internet Filters Access Profiles 3 For instructions open the online help Instructions Assigning an Access Profile 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Internet Filters Parental Controls 3 For instructi...

Page 96: ...es Websites included in the permitted websites list can be accessed Use the permitted websites list if most websites are to be blocked and only a few are permitted Blocked web sites Websites included in the blocked websites list are blocked Use the blocked websites list if most websites are to be permitted and only a few are to be blocked Requirements The FRITZ Box establishes the internet connect...

Page 97: ...3 For instructions open the online help FRITZ Box 7590 97 User Interface Internet Menu ...

Page 98: ...r applications that require fast reaction times for exam ple company access terminal applications games These applica tions will be granted higher priority When an application of this cat egory uses the full capacity of the internet connection the data of other applications will be transferred with lower priority Background applications have the lowest priority This category is for applications th...

Page 99: ...e home network is not needed it can be used by the de vices in the guest network Instructions Configuring Priorities 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Internet Filters Prioritization 3 For instructions open the online help FRITZ Box 7590 99 User Interface Internet Menu ...

Page 100: ...ernet users controlled access to the computers in your network Port Sharing on Protocols Port sharing in the FRITZ Box is possible on the following protocols Protocol Internet Protocol Explanation PING IPv6 The FRITZ Box responds to ping queries from the internet that are directed to the IPv6 address of the FRITZ Box Additionally you can set up PING6 port forwarding rules for each computer in the ...

Page 101: ...an be opened for each computer in the network ESP GRE IPv4 Within IPv4 networks you can open the firewall for the two protocols ESP and GRE which do not use ports Instructions Configuring Port Sharing 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Internet Permit Access Port Sharing 3 For instructions open the online help FRITZ Box 7590 101 User Interface Internet Menu ...

Page 102: ...address changes the FRITZ Box transmits the new IP address to the dynamic DNS provider in the form of an update request Then the domain name is assigned to the current IP address by the dy namic DNS provider Dynamic DNS and MyFRITZ MyFRITZ can be used as an alternative to dynamic DNS The two ser vices can also be used in parallel For more information on MyFRITZ see page 217 Requirements You are re...

Page 103: ...e Web Enable this protocol to allow access to the FRITZ Box from the internet FTP File Transfer Proto col FTP is a network protocol for transmitting files in IP networks Enable this protocol to allow access by FTP to the FRITZ Box storage media from the internet FTPS FTP over SSL FTPS is a method for encrypting the FTP protocol Enable this protocol to secure transmis sion over FTP Requirements Acc...

Page 104: ...n the online help FRITZ Box 7590 104 User Interface Internet Menu Access to storage Every user who would like to access the storage of the FRITZ Box externally from the internet requires a FRITZ Box user account with the rights to access from the internet and to ac cess contents on the storage media The protocols for the desired access must be enabled in the FRITZ Box ...

Page 105: ...ished The connection is established via the internet The data are transmitted in encrypt ed form via what is known as a tunnel This excludes the possibility of unauthorized access to the data This way field representatives for in stance can connect with the corporate network via VPN Example Configuration FRITZ Box 7590 105 User Interface Internet Menu ...

Page 106: ...tware for free downloading The FRITZ VPN program is a VPN client for Windows Install the program on the network devices from which you would like to reach the FRITZ Box over a VPN connection Instructions Configuring VPN in the FRITZ Box 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Internet Permit Access VPN 3 For instructions open the online help FRITZ Box 7590 106 User Interface Internet Menu ...

Page 107: ...ser vices in the home network FRITZ NAS access via SMB or FTP FTPS Access to the user interface with http or https over IPv6 The DNS resolver of the FRITZ Box supports queries to IPv6 addresses AAAA records and can submit queries over IPv6 to the up stream DNS resolver of the internet service provider The globally valid prefix is distributed via router advertisement For guest access to the Wi Fi n...

Page 108: ...ation over NTP Network Time Protocol Remote access via HTTPS Dynamic DNS via dyndns org or namemaster de Requirements IPv6 must be installed and enabled on the computers in your home network standard in Windows since Windows Vista and Windows 7 in Mac OS X since macOS 10 Instructions Configuring IPv6 in the FRITZ Box 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Internet Account Information IPv6 ...

Page 109: ...eful if technical or organizational reasons make it preferable to keep the same IP addresses even when you switch internet service providers With LISP devices do not lose their identity host devices virtual machines when they change location Requirements You are registered with a LISP provider Instructions Configuring the FRITZ Box as a LISP Router 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select In...

Page 110: ...Answering Machine 114 Using the Fax Function 116 Configuring Call Diversion 117 Configuring Call Blocks 118 Configuring Do Not Disturb 120 Setting an Alarm 121 Configuring a Dialing Rule 122 Reducing the Radiation of DECT Emissions 123 Allowing Non Encrypted DECT Connections 125 FRITZ Box 7590 110 User Interface Telephony Menu ...

Page 111: ...ne books for multiple FRITZ Fon telephones Quick dial numbers Cordless telephone with support for CAT iq 2 0 Telephone book available in the tele phone menu Quick dial numbers Others Quick dial numbers Kinds of Telephone Books You can set up different kinds of telephone books in the FRITZ Box Telephone Book Description Local telephone book The entire telephone book is saved in the FRITZ Box FRITZ ...

Page 112: ...rnet at regular intervals You can set up multiple local and multiple online telephone books for instance separate telephone books for different FRITZ Fon telephones Quick dial numbers can be configured only in the first local telephone book Instructions Setting Up a New Telephone Book in the FRITZ Box 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Telephony Telephone Book New telephone book 3 For ...

Page 113: ...ntries You can copy or move telephone book entries from one telephone book to another 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Telephony Telephone Book 3 For instructions open the online help FRITZ Box 7590 113 User Interface Telephony Menu ...

Page 114: ...r business contacts You can set up a separate an swering machine for each telephone number Example 2 You use the answering machine in the office and the answering ma chine should record messages at all times However callers should hear a different message during office hours than outside of business hours For this you can set up two answering machines with different mes sages for the office teleph...

Page 115: ... FRITZ DECT manual at en avm de service manuals Picking Up a Call from the Answering Machine on the Telephone Calls that have already been accepted by the answering machine can be picked up on your telephone For more information see page 241 Instructions Listening to the Answering Machine via Remote Playback If you enabled remote playback in the configuration of the answering machine then you can ...

Page 116: ... Fax Length A maximum of ten A4 pages can be transmitted as a fax If you append a graphics file page 10 is reserved for the graphics Instructions Configuring the Fax Function 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Telephony Telephony Devices 3 For instructions open the online help Instructions Sending Faxes 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Telephony Fax 3 For instructions ope...

Page 117: ...ers all calls for a certain telephone number or a certain telephone Destination Numbers You can divert calls to Another telephone number a different telephone line or mobile telephone number One of the FRITZ Box s internal answering machines Example While you are on the go calls are to be forwarded from the office to your mobile telephone Instructions Configuring Call Diversion 1 Open the user int...

Page 118: ...calls from the blocked telephone number However the call block only works if the caller allows transmis sion of their telephone number Calls without a telephone number anonymous calls The FRITZ Box will not accept any calls from callers who withhold their telephone number Example 1 You would like to prevent dialing of expensive premium telephone numbers For this you can set up a call block for out...

Page 119: ...ructions Configuring a Call Block 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Telephony Call Handling Call Blocks 3 For instructions open the online help FRITZ Box 7590 119 User Interface Telephony Menu ...

Page 120: ...telephones connected via LAN port Wi Fi Example You do not want your telephone to ring between 11 pm and 6 am Instructions Setting Up Do Not Disturb 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Telephony Telephony Devices 3 Click on the Edit button for the desired telephone 4 Switch to the Do Not Disturb tab 5 For instructions open the online help FRITZ Box 7590 120 User Interface Telephony Menu...

Page 121: ...the specified time Example You would like your telephone to wake you at 6 30 every morning Instructions Configuring the Alarm 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Telephony Alarm 3 For instructions open the online help FRITZ Box 7590 121 User Interface Telephony Menu ...

Page 122: ...f numbers for instance to mobile networks or to foreign countries Example You have a telephone number with which you can save on international calls Then configure a dialing rule for international calls Instructions Configuring Dialing Rules 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Telephony Call Handling Dialing Rules 3 For instructions open the online help FRITZ Box 7590 122 User Interface...

Page 123: ...ack on You can enable these settings individually or at the same time Requirements All registered cordless telephones support DECT Eco Under Tele phony DECT Monitor in the FRITZ Box user interface DECT Eco supported is displayed for each telephone The following devices are not registered with the FRITZ Box FRITZ DECT devices with an outlet switch FRITZ DECT Repeater another FRITZ Box in DECT repea...

Page 124: ...heckbox DECT Eco 4 Select whether DECT Eco should always be enabled or define times when DECT Eco should be switched on and off 5 Save your settings by clicking Apply FRITZ Box 7590 124 User Interface Telephony Menu ...

Page 125: ...RITZ Box features cannot be used if you allow non en crypted connections Registration of FRITZ DECT Repeater or FRITZ Box in DECT repeater mode DECT Eco HD Telephony With FRITZ Fon ring tones of your own web radio podcasts back ground image photos of callers and playback of music files by the FRITZ Box media server Instructions Allowing Non encrypted DECT Connections 1 Open the user interface see ...

Page 126: ...ses 138 Changing IPv6 Settings 140 Configuring a Static IP Route 142 Obtaining an IP Address Automatically 144 Configuring the WAN Connection Socket 146 Configuring LAN Guest Access 148 Configuring Wake on LAN 150 Configuring USB Devices 151 Configuring and Using the Media Server 157 Assigning a FRITZ Box Name 159 FRITZ Box 7590 126 User Interface Home Network Menu ...

Page 127: ...x via Wi Fi The overview diagram is a helpful tool to make the device connections transparent What the Diagram Shows Details Network devices All devices connected with the FRITZ Box via Wi Fi by network cable via VPN or via powerline PCs laptops tablets smart phones TVs game consoles wireless re peaters powerline devices etc Smart Home devices Radiator controls switchable sockets con trollable swi...

Page 128: ... devices Connection topology Connection path of the devices to the FRITZ Box direct connection or via a repeater an access point or a powerline device Devices in the guest net work devices that are connected with the FRITZ Box via the guest network Update available The button for FRITZ products indicates that a new FRITZ OS is available Devices in the Mesh Mesh enabled the Mesh enabled icon marks ...

Page 129: ... the FRITZ OS installed on the FRITZ device is the latest or whether an update is avail able Perform FRITZ OS update If the Update column in the table indicates that a FRITZ OS update is available you can perform the update directly from the table Open a properties window for a device The Properties column contains a Details link for each device Click ing on this link opens the properties window f...

Page 130: ... pass their prioriti zation on to the network devices that are connected with them The prioritization must be configured on the network de vices Adjusting prioritization Prioritized devices and all of their appli cations are added to the real time appli cations under Internet Filters Priori tization There you can configure adjust ments to the prioritization of the device Configuring prioritization...

Page 131: ...ndow for a Device 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Home Network Mesh Mesh Overview 3 Select the device in the Active Connections in the Home Network and Current Software Version table Click on the link 4 Click on the Details link in the Properties column The window with the properties for the device opens FRITZ Box 7590 131 User Interface Home Network Menu ...

Page 132: ...Network device Network devices are devices that are connect ed with the FRITZ Box in one of the following ways with a network cable to a LAN port on the FRITZ Box via Wi Fi via the internet with a VPN connection see page 105 Network All network devices on the FRITZ Box com prise a network Internet protocol IP Communication within the network takes place using the internet protocol IP for short The...

Page 133: ...th a net work cable via Wi Fi or over VPN Idle connections Connections that are currently not active are dis played Only shown here VPN connections are displayed only in this table Guest network overview Connections to the guest network are dis played Connection properties Properties are displayed for every connec tion Find devices quickly Show and hide table columns Sort table columns for ascendi...

Page 134: ...thout actually connecting any network devices Removing Devices Unused connections can be removed individually or all at once as long as they do not have any special settings When a single unused connec tion is removed all of the settings configured for this device are also deleted A click on the Remove button removes all inactive connections for which properties were never assigned This function i...

Page 135: ...Box can no longer be reached Make changes in this menu only if you are proficient in network technology Application Example In the following cases it is necessary to change the IPv4 address of the FRITZ Box VPN connection The home network of the FRITZ Box is connected with another FRITZ Box network via a LAN LAN linkup The FRITZ Box is integrated in an existing FRITZ Box network and both FRITZBoxe...

Page 136: ... Addresses The following IPv4 addresses are reserved for certain tasks and can not be assigned for any other use IPv4 Address Purpose 192 168 178 1 IPv4 address of the FRITZ Box 192 168 178 255 Broadcast address This address is used to send messages within the network The messages are received by all network de vices IPv4 Address in Case of Emergency The FRITZ Box also has a fixed IPv4 address tha...

Page 137: ...he IPv4 address range available for the network devices is determined by this network If either of these two values is changed a different network results Instructions Changing the IPv4 Settings 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Home Network Network Network Settings 3 For instructions open the online help FRITZ Box 7590 137 User Interface Home Network Menu ...

Page 138: ... locat ed in the same IP network The DHCP server of the FRITZ Box is enabled upon delivery One part of the IPv4 address range of the FRITZ Box is reserved for the DHCP server The DHCP server assigns IP addresses from this range to the network devices IPv4 Addresses Reserved for the DHCP Server upon Delivery 192 168 178 20 192 168 178 200 You can change the address range for the DHCP server if need...

Page 139: ...isters with the FRITZ Box it receives an IPv4 address from the DHCP server Every time the network device is restarted the DHCP server assigns it an IP address again Always Assign the Same IPv4 Address You can specify that the DHCP server always assign the same IPv4 ad dress to network devices This option can be enabled under Home Network Network Network Connections in the detailed settings of the ...

Page 140: ...igns unique local addresses to the net work devices so that they can com municate with each other Additional IPv6 routers in the home network This FRITZ Box provides the default IPv6 connection Other IPv6 routers are disregarded DNSv6 server in the home net work Also announce the DNSv6 server via router advertisement DHCPv6 Server in the Home Net work The DHCPv6 server is enabled On ly the DNS ser...

Page 141: ...2 Select Home Network Network Network Settings 3 For instructions open the online help FRITZ Box 7590 141 User Interface Home Network Menu ...

Page 142: ...nt for IPv4 The router that spans the subnet does not do NAT Network Address Translation How Static IP Routes Work IP packets whose IP destination addresses are unknown are forwarded to the internet by default In the application described above because the FRITZ Box does not know the destination addresses located in the subnet it forwards the packet to the internet To prevent this from hap pening ...

Page 143: ...a click on the IPv4 Routes but ton 4 For instructions open the online help Instructions Configuring a Static IPv6 Route 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Home Network Network Network Settings 3 In the Static Routing Table area click on the IPv6 Routes but ton 4 For instructions open the online help FRITZ Box 7590 143 User Interface Home Network Menu ...

Page 144: ...ter 3 Click on the network connection between the computer and the FRITZ Box with the right mouse button and select Properties 4 Under This connection uses the following items select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 5 Click on the Properties button 6 On the General tab enable the options Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically 7 Save with OK 8 Enable the ...

Page 145: ...the Advanced button The TCP IP settings page opens Select the Using DHCP option from the Configure IPv4 drop down list 5 Click on OK The network device now automatically receives an IP address from the FRITZ Box Obtaining an IP Address Automatically in Linux For comprehensive information and tips on network settings in Linux see for example www tldp org HOWTO NET3 4 HOWTO 5 html FRITZ Box 7590 145...

Page 146: ...s device in order to connect to the internet and works as a router This is the case when The FRITZ Box is connected to a modem The FRITZ Box is connected to a router The FRITZ Box works as a router and generates its own local network LAN port When the LAN setting is selected the socket functions as a LAN port This setting is neces sary in the following cases Network devices are connected to the WA...

Page 147: ...ocket 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Home Network Network 3 Select Network Settings 4 Scroll to the WAN Setting area 5 Select the WAN setting you need 6 Click on Apply FRITZ Box 7590 147 User Interface Home Network Menu ...

Page 148: ...ess profile can be used at the LAN guest access You can edit the Guest access profile in the Internet Filters Ac cess Profiles menu The preconfigured Guest profile defines the following for the guest access Allowed Not Allowed Activities Allowed Surfing the web according to the filters specified in the Permitted websites list or the Blocked websites list Sending and receiving email Not Allowed Acc...

Page 149: ...on It is not config ured as an IP client You have a network cable Instructions Configuring LAN Guest Access 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Home Network Network Network Settings 3 For instructions open the online help FRITZ Box 7590 149 User Interface Home Network Menu ...

Page 150: ...d for IPv6 connections Requirements The network adapter of the computer supports Wake on LAN The computer is connected with the FRITZ Box via a FRITZ Powerline device or by network cable For access from the internet the computer must be in standby op eration Instructions Configuring Wake on LAN 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Home Network Network Network Connections Edit Device Deta...

Page 151: ... network can use these USB devices jointly and simultaneously Compatible USB Devices USB storage media compatible with EXT2 3 4 FAT FAT32 or NTFS flash drives external hard drives card readers USB printers USB all in one printers USB scanners USB modems UMTS HSDPA dongles LTE dongles USB hubs FRITZ Box 7590 151 User Interface Home Network Menu ...

Page 152: ...power supply Do not conduct any updates for USB devices that are connected with the computer via the FRITZ Box USB remote connection The FRITZ Box cannot protect itself from voltage peaks and drops during an electrical storm and can result in data losses on USB storage media You should back up the contents of your USB stor age media on a regular basis Place USB hard drives far away from the FRITZ ...

Page 153: ...work Printer Windows 8 A USB printer connected to the FRITZ Box can be configured as a net work printer in Windows 8 1 Press the keyboard shortcut Windows key X and select Control Panel from the context menu 2 Click on Hardware and Sound and select Devices and Printers 3 In the menu bar click on Add a printer 4 In the Add Printer window select The printer that I want isn t listed and then Next 5 E...

Page 154: ...ers search is started 4 Click on The printer that I want isn t listed 5 Enable the option Add a printer using TCP IP address or hostname and click on Next 6 Enter the address http fritz box in the Hostname or IP address field If the FRITZ Box is configured as a wireless repeater or an IP client enter the IP address at which the FRITZ Box can be reached in the network 7 Click on Next 8 If the Print...

Page 155: ...r that is connected to the USB port of your FRITZ Box If the printer is not displayed you must first install the printer drivers for this device Consult the documentation of your printer for instructions 8 Click on Add or Add Port The USB printer has been configured and can be used as a network printer Instructions Configuring a USB Printer in Other Operating Systems In operating systems other tha...

Page 156: ...USB ports are located under Home Network USB Storage USB Set tings Setting Function Power Mode USB 3 0 Full transmission capacity Green Mode USB 2 0 During operation of devices with USB 3 0 Reduced power consumption Reduced transmission capacity FRITZ Box 7590 156 User Interface Home Network Menu ...

Page 157: ...RITZ Box detects media files automatically and makes them available in a clear playlist You can decide yourself which media sources on the media server should be made available to the users in the home network and from the internet Tip Writing large amounts of data to a storage medium connected to the FRITZ Box can take a while You can accelerate the process by copying the data to the storage medi...

Page 158: ...ructions Configuring and Using the Media Server 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Home Network Media Server Settings Home Net work Media Server Web Radio or Home Network Media Server Podcast 3 For instructions open the online help FRITZ Box 7590 158 User Interface Home Network Menu ...

Page 159: ... name is adopted in the following areas of your home network Name of the Wi Fi network SSID Name of the Wi Fi guest network SSID Name of the working group released for home network sharing Name of the media server Name of the DECT base station Push service sender name Name of your FRITZ Box in the MyFRITZ device overview Instructions Assigning a FRITZ Box Name 1 Open the user interface see page 56...

Page 160: ...er Interface Wi Fi Menu Contents of this chapter Switching the Wi Fi Network On and Off 161 Selecting the Wi Fi Channel 162 Configuring Wi Fi Guest Access 164 FRITZ Box 7590 160 User Interface Wi Fi Menu ...

Page 161: ...nu of a connected FRITZ Fon cordless telephone in the Convenience Wi Fi menu of the MyFRITZ App by keypad code using a connected telephone see page 238 Instructions Switching the Wi Fi Network On and Off by Schedule 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Wi Fi Schedule 3 For instructions open the online help Tip The FRITZ Box schedule can be transferred to other connected AVM devices for i...

Page 162: ...ireless devices Recommen dation Use for applications with a low to normal throughput rate for instance reading and writing email Use for applications with a steadily high throughput rate for instance stream ing Automatic Configuration of the Wireless Channel Settings by the FRITZ Box With the Set Wi Fi channel settings automatically setting the FRITZ Box automatically searches for a channel subjec...

Page 163: ...4 and the 5 GHz frequency ranges AP steering Access Point steering For a wireless device in the Mesh Wi Fi the FRITZ Box can select the FRITZ device which is currently the best access point to the Mesh Wi Fi Disable Mesh Wi Fi steering only if a wireless device experiences prob lems with Wi Fi connections There are a few wireless devices that are incompatible with Mesh Wi Fi steering Instructions ...

Page 164: ...i Fi guest access can be configured as a private or public hotspot With a private Wi Fi guest access you can provide houseguests with an internet connection of their own The guest access receives its own Wi Fi network key and guest network name SSID You can provide the access information to your guests via QR code or print it out for them With a public hotspot you can make Wi Fi access available t...

Page 165: ...ts are al lowed to visit The filters can be edited in the Internet Filters Lists see page 96 Settings for the Wi Fi Guest Access You can configure the Wi Fi guest access as a private guest access or a public hotspot Setting Content and Function FRITZ Box push service Notification by email about devices registering with and deregistering from your FRITZ Box see page 182 Restrict use Guests are rest...

Page 166: ... QR code for the Wi Fi guest access Then your guests can log in conveniently by scanning this code Switching the Wi Fi Guest Access On and Off Smartphone or tablet MyFRITZ App Android and iOS FRITZ Fon Menu Home Network Wi Fi in the FRITZ Box user interface http myfritz box Convenience Features http fritz box Wireless Guest Access menu and Time Limit in the Guest access profile FRITZ Box 7590 166 ...

Page 167: ... FRITZ Box is not configured as an IP client Instructions Configuring Wi Fi Guest Access 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Wi Fi Guest Access 3 For instructions open the online help FRITZ Box 7590 167 User Interface Wi Fi Menu ...

Page 168: ...s 169 Configuring a Group of Switchable Sockets and LED Lights 171 Setting Up a Group of Radiator Controls 172 Configuring a Template for Switchable Sockets and LED Lights 173 Configuring a Template for Radiator Controls 174 FRITZ Box 7590 168 User Interface Smart Home Menu ...

Page 169: ...ork FUNctional Smart Home standard FRITZ DECT 210 200 Switchable Sockets With the FRITZ DECT 210 200 switchable sockets you can control the power supply to lights and other electric devices manually or by schedule You can also measure the power consumption of these de vices You operate the sockets in the FRITZ Box user interface with a FRITZ DECT 440 400 switch with FRITZ App Smart Home or with a ...

Page 170: ...t for white and color lighting With the FRITZ DECT 440 and 400 switches you can switch the LED light With FRITZ App Smart Home you can also dim the LED light and change its color FRITZ DECT 500 requires an E27 lighting fixture HAN FUN Devices You can also connect Smart Home devices from other manufacturers to the FRITZ Box and configure and operate them in the FRITZ Box user interface for instance...

Page 171: ...me devices can be switched on and off and controlled automatically as a group You can configure automatic switching for a group and specify one Smart Home device that switches the entire group on and off together Instructions Configuring a Group of Switchable Sockets and LED Lights 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Smart Home Groups and Templates 3 For instructions open the online hel...

Page 172: ...ou can config ure heating periods with 2 temperatures schedule heating periods with one temperature vacation switching and periods when heating is off Instructions Setting Up a Group of Radiator Controls 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Smart Home Groups and Templates 3 For instructions open the online help FRITZ Box 7590 172 User Interface Smart Home Menu ...

Page 173: ... lamps connected to two switchable sock ets which have been configured as a group In another room you have three different LED lights connected To switch all switchable sockets and LED lights you can configure one or more templates one template to enable automatic switching schedule one template to switch all sockets LED lights on or off one template to delete automatic switching for the sockets L...

Page 174: ...r several radiator con trols The other rooms have only one radiator control each To control all radiator controls in all rooms together you can configure one or more templates one template to preheat the entire home for instance with boost mode or a schedule one template to maintain the same temperature on all radiators while you are gone vacation switching one template to turn off all radiators I...

Page 175: ...User Interface Diagnostics Menu Contents of this chapter Starting Function Diagnostics 176 Starting Security Diagnostics 178 FRITZ Box 7590 175 User Interface Diagnostics Menu ...

Page 176: ...a Checkpoint Status FRITZ Box 7590 Name of the FRITZ Box FRITZ Box version FRITZ OS up to date Login Configured login method to the FRITZ Box user interface LAN Allocation of LAN ports Power settings on LAN ports Wi Fi Wi Fi frequency band enabled disabled with Wi Fi function Number of wireless devices connected Security settings DECT DECT enabled disabled Number of DECT devices connected USB Devi...

Page 177: ...on MyFRITZ account email address Home Network Number of network devices connected with the FRITZ Box at present or at an earlier point in time Number of network devices online Smart Home Number of Smart Home devices Wi Fi Environment Wi Fi frequency band with number of Wi Fi networks on the same or an adjacent channel Instructions Starting Function Diagnostics 1 Open the user interface see page 56...

Page 178: ...stics Test Points Area Checkpoint Status FRITZ OS FRITZ Box version FRITZ OS up to date Login Configured login method to the FRITZ Box user interface Internet Connection Ports opened on the FRITZ Box Protocols used on these ports Port sharing for home network devices to the internet Filters for internet access MyFRITZ Status of MyFRITZ activation MyFRITZ account email address Registration link for...

Page 179: ...ers settings for international calls and security relevant connection set tings IP telephone settings connected with the FRITZ Box directly or via FRITZ App Fon CAPIoverTCP driver function CAPI drivers install virtual modem drivers so that analog services like faxing can be used digitally With CAPIoverTCP you can use the FRITZ Fax for FRITZ Box program with the FRITZ Box to send and receive faxes ...

Page 180: ...storage me dia Which rights write and read are included Whether access is permitted only via the home network or also from the internet Instructions Starting Security Diagnostics 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Diagnostics Security 3 For instructions open the online help FRITZ Box 7590 180 User Interface Diagnostics Menu ...

Page 181: ... Buttons 190 Setting the User Interface Language 191 Changing Regional Options 192 Adjusting the Time Zone 193 Saving Settings 194 Loading Settings 195 Restarting the FRITZ Box 196 Restoring Factory Settings 197 Performing a FRITZ OS Update Automatically 199 Performing a FRITZ OS Update in the Mesh Overview 202 Performing a FRITZ OS Update with the Wizard 204 Performing a FRITZ OS Update Manually ...

Page 182: ...regular email messages with data on FRITZ Box usage and connections Smart Home Sends you the status of a Smart Home device regularly or when important events occur Wi Fi Guest Access Sends a message whenever devices register with or deregister from the Wi Fi guest access Calls Sends you email about telephone calls and calls from door intercom systems including camera images You have the option of ...

Page 183: ...password Change Notice Sends you an email every time changes are made to a FRITZ Box setting or when potential ly security relevant events occur Current IP address Sends the IP address assigned by the internet service provider every time the internet con nection is established Instructions Enabling Push Service 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Overview Wizards 3 For instructions open...

Page 184: ...ssword is preconfigured which works without a username The preconfigured FRITZ Box password is printed on the FRITZ Box on the Notes ser vice card or on the type label on the bottom of your FRITZ Box The FRITZ Box password has the following properties Login with the FRITZ Box password without a username is possible only within the FRITZ Box home network Every user who logs in with the FRITZ Box pa...

Page 185: ...network of the FRITZ Box and with the appropriate rights also via the inter net If you create a FRITZ Box user account for a person then that per son is granted rights to use selected areas and functions of the FRITZ Box A FRITZ Box user does not have to be an actual person You can cre ate a FRITZ Box user for the purpose of bundling certain use rights For instance you can create a Smart Home user...

Page 186: ...ase letters as well as numerals and special characters see page 187 Configure the Forgot password push service When you have for gotten a password the FRITZ Box sends an access link to the email address you specified Using this link you can set a new password Important If you lose your FRITZ Box login information and did not configure the Forgot password push service you will have to restore the f...

Page 187: ...s ä ö ü Not Allowed Not Allowed The letter ß Not Allowed Not Allowed Currency symbols Not Allowed Not Allowed Special characters _ allowed allowed Special characters Not Allowed allowed Special characters Not Allowed Not Allowed Instructions Configuring FRITZ Box Users 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select System FRITZ Box Users Users 3 For instructions open the online help FRITZ Box 7590...

Page 188: ... the FRITZ Box answering machine The LED stops flashing as soon as all new messages have been heard Example 2 You would like to be notified when the data or time included in your in ternet package stipulated in the Internet Online Monitor Online Me ter has been exhausted The Info LED will then flash when the con figured volume has been exceeded Instructions Selecting the Signaling of the Info LED ...

Page 189: ...f completely Error conditions will still be signaled and it is also possible to switch them on briefly without permanently changing the LED display settings Example Your FRITZ Box is located in the bedroom and you find the light from the LEDs too bright or irritating Instructions Switching Off and Dimming the LEDs 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select System Buttons and LEDs LED Display 3...

Page 190: ...g the Buttons on the FRITZ Box 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select System Buttons and LEDs Keylock 3 Enable the checkbox Buttons locked 4 Click on Apply The buttons are locked Instructions Unlocking the Buttons on the FRITZ Box 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select System Buttons and LEDs Keylock 3 Disable the Buttons locked checkbox 4 Click on Apply The button lock is disabled...

Page 191: ...this Within 2 minutes after you changed the language setting in the FRITZ Box press Cancel on the FRITZ Fon Instructions Setting the User Interface Language 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 In the System Region and Language menu select the Language Settings tab 3 Select the desired language from the drop down list 4 Click on Apply The FRITZ Box restarts After restarting the user interface a...

Page 192: ...e your FRITZ Box for telephone calls This way you ensure that the FRITZ Box adapts optimally to the telephony functionality of the coun try in which it is used Instructions Changing Regional Options 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select System Region and Language Regional Options 3 For instructions open the online help FRITZ Box 7590 192 User Interface System Menu ...

Page 193: ...ntry with daylight saving time you can enable the option to adjust to daylight time automatically Important For all features of the FRITZ Box to work smoothly the FRITZ Box must always be set to the local time zone where it is located Instructions Adjusting the Time Zone 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select System Region and Language Time Zone 3 For instructions open the online help FRIT...

Page 194: ... a FRITZ Box of a different mod el Tip If you have saved data on the internal storage of your FRITZ Box you should back them up as well For more information see page 216 Instructions Saving Settings Automatically 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select System Push Service Push Services 3 For instructions open the online help Instructions Saving Settings Manually 1 Open the user interface se...

Page 195: ...of the same model You can load the saved settings into a FRITZ Box of a different mod el When restoring your FRITZ Box settings you can choose whether to re store all settings or only certain selected settings Instructions Loading Settings 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select System Backup Restore 3 For instructions open the online help FRITZ Box 7590 195 User Interface System Menu ...

Page 196: ...tialized Events in the System Event Log menu are deleted Settings you made in the FRITZ Box remain intact Instructions Restarting the FRITZ Box 1 Remove the power adapter of the FRITZ Box from the electrical outlet 2 Wait 5 seconds 3 Plug the power adapter back into the outlet Restarting the FRITZ Box takes about 2 minutes Instructions Restarting the FRITZ Box from the User Interface 1 Open the us...

Page 197: ...ettings you made in the FRITZ Box are deleted The internal memory of the FRITZ Box will be deleted In addition to contents on FRITZ NAS messages received on the answering ma chine and faxes are discarded The network key from the factory settings will be activated again The name of the Wi Fi network SSID will be reset The IP configuration of the factory settings will be restored Preparations If you...

Page 198: ...e 56 2 In the FRITZ Box user interface select the System Backup menu 3 Select the Factory Settings tab 4 Click on the Load Factory Settings button The FRITZ Box is reset to its factory settings All data are deleted Tip If you intend to restart operation of the FRITZ Box we recommend up dating the FRITZ OS of the FRITZ Box see page 202 FRITZ Box 7590 198 User Interface System Menu ...

Page 199: ...ve ments bug fixes and important security updates as well as important new functions Tip Always install the latest version of FRITZ OS on all FRITZ products in your FRITZ Box home network This keeps your FRITZ products up to date and ensures optimum synchronization of all devices in your home network Properties of Automatic Updates In the System Update Auto Update menu you can specify when and whi...

Page 200: ...y connections will be interrupted briefly Level III Notify me about new versions of FRITZ OS and in stall new versions automatically rec ommended The FRITZ Box indicates on the homepage that a new version of FRITZ OS is available Every new version of FRITZ OS will be in stalled automatically The FRITZ Box selects a suitable time for the update generally at night During installation all internet an...

Page 201: ...talled or searched for automati cally you can disable this function Tip We recommend keeping the search for updates and the automatic in stallation of updates enabled This way you benefit from further devel opments of existing and new features for your FRITZ Box 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Internet Account Information AVM Services 3 For instructions open the online help FRITZ Bo...

Page 202: ... network This keeps your FRITZ products up to date and ensures optimum synchronization of all devices in your home network Instructions Performing a FRITZ OS Update in the Mesh Overview Important Do not clear the connection between FRITZ Box and the computer dur ing a FRITZ OS update and do not unplug the power cord Interrupting a FRITZ OS update could damage your FRITZ Box 1 Open the user interfa...

Page 203: ...4 Start the update by clicking on Perform update and wait until the message Update was successful appears FRITZ Box 7590 203 User Interface System Menu ...

Page 204: ...nization of all devices in your home network Instructions Performing a FRITZ OS Update with the Wizard Important Do not clear the connection between FRITZ Box and the computer dur ing a FRITZ OS update and do not unplug the power cord Interrupting a FRITZ OS update could damage your FRITZ Box 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 On the Overview page select the Wizards menu 3 Start the Update wi...

Page 205: ...ll an update click on the Start Update button The FRITZ OS update begins and the Info LED starts flashing The FRITZ OS update is complete when the LED stops flashing FRITZ Box 7590 205 User Interface System Menu ...

Page 206: ...f FRITZ OS on all FRITZ products in your FRITZ Box home network This keeps your FRITZ products up to date and ensures optimum synchronization of all devices in your home network Instructions Performing a FRITZ OS Update Manually Important Do not clear the connection between the FRITZ Box and the comput er during a FRITZ OS update and do not unplug the power cord Inter rupting a FRITZ OS update can...

Page 207: ... before the update Assign a password for the encryption of your backup file Perform the additional confirmation and click on OK Save the backup file 7 Click on the Browse button and choose the file with the new FRITZ OS you already downloaded and saved on your computer 8 Click on Start Update The FRITZ OS update begins and the Info LED starts flashing The FRITZ OS update is complete when the Info ...

Page 208: ...User Interface Wizards Menu Contents of this chapter Using the Wizards 209 FRITZ Box 7590 208 User Interface Wizards Menu ...

Page 209: ...ssist you in step by step configuration Wizard Function Manage Telephony Devices Connects and configures the fol lowing devices Telephones Answering machines Fax machines ISDN telephone systems PBXs Cordless DECT telephones Manage Telephone Numbers Adds and edits telephone num bers Configure Internet Access Configures and checks your inter net connection Check the Status of the FRITZ Box Performs ...

Page 210: ... FRITZ OS is available for your FRITZ Box Configure Push Service Sets up push services automatic email sent with status and usage data More Functions in Brief Introduces new and interesting functions settings and features of the FRITZ Box Instructions Starting Wizards 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Click on the Wizards menu 3 Start the wizard of your choice with a mouse click 4 Follow the...

Page 211: ...TZ NAS Contents of this chapter Using Features of FRITZ NAS 212 Expanding FRITZ Box Storage 214 Displaying FRITZ Box Storage in a File Manager 215 Saving FRITZ Box Storage 216 FRITZ Box 7590 211 FRITZ NAS ...

Page 212: ...at supports HTML5 for instance Internet Explorer version 9 or higher Firefox version 17 or higher or Google Chrome version 23 or higher For login from the internet A MyFRITZ account has been set up see page 221 The FRITZ Box can be reached from the internet see page 219 A FRITZ Box user with the rights Access from the internet allowed and Access to NAS contents has been set up see page 185 Instruc...

Page 213: ...ur MyFRITZ account email address and password 4 Click on the name of the FRITZ Box whose NAS storage you want to access 5 Log in using the login information of a FRITZ Box user with the necessary rights username and password 6 Click on FRITZ NAS in the user interface FRITZ NAS opens and displays the storage media enabled in the FRITZ Box FRITZ Box 7590 213 FRITZ NAS ...

Page 214: ...Box can be protected by defining a password in the user interface For user oriented rights management you can configure different FRITZ Box users You can set a password for each FRITZ Box user and specify which FRITZ NAS contents they are allowed to access Instructions Configuring Online Storage 1 Open the user interface see page 56 2 Select Home Network USB Storage 3 For instructions open the onl...

Page 215: ...dows Explorer 2 Enter fritz nas in the address bar of the browser The storage of your FRITZ Box is displayed in Windows Explorer You can list rename copy and delete files Instructions Displaying FRITZ Box Storage in the OS X Finder 1 Click on the Finder icon with the right mouse button to open the context menu of the Finder 2 Select the Connect to Server option 3 Enter the server address smb fritz...

Page 216: ... Open FRITZ NAS 2 Select the data you would like to save 3 Click in the FRITZ NAS toolbar on the icon for downloading and select a storage location for the data 4 Save with OK The selected data are copied to a ZIP file in the download folder you specified This concludes the saving of your data from the internal memory of the FRITZ Box FRITZ Box 7590 216 FRITZ NAS ...

Page 217: ...MyFRITZ Contents of this chapter What Is MyFRITZ 218 Creating a New MyFRITZ Account 221 Configuring the MyFRITZ App in Android 222 Configuring the MyFRITZ App in iOS 223 FRITZ Box 7590 217 MyFRITZ ...

Page 218: ...myfritz box Function MyFRITZ in the in ternet MyFRITZ mobile MyFRITZ in the home network Access to A personal FRITZ Box overview por tal and depending on the user rights to FRITZ Box func tions FRITZ Box func tions from on the go FRITZ Box func tions in the home network Ac cessed via login with the MyFRITZ account on the http www myfritz net website a mobile device with MyFRITZ App installed MyFRI...

Page 219: ... browser for instance via http www myfritz net You can also use the address to establish VPN connections to your FRITZ Box or to access server ser vices and network devices in the home network for which you config ured port sharing in the FRITZ Box see page 100 In the following cases the assigned address cannot be reached from the internet Your FRITZ Box is in IP client mode meaning that it shares...

Page 220: ...age 184 MyFRITZ in the Home Network myfritz box Via the MyFRITZ overview page at the address myfritz box you can access functions of your FRITZ Box frequently used in the home net work in the browser Call list View calls and listen to messages FRITZ NAS Access home network storage for instance for photo music or video files Convenience functions Display and switch Wi Fi WPS guest ac cess answering...

Page 221: ...TZ Account and FRITZ Box You only have to set up a MyFRITZ account once It exists no mat ter which FRITZ Box was used to create it Once an account has been created you can register any number of FRITZ Box models with your MyFRITZ account If you switch to a new FRITZ Box you can then reg ister the new model with your existing MyFRITZ account and delete any old FRITZ Box models no longer in use Inst...

Page 222: ...e Allow access for applications option is enabled in the Access Settings in the Home Network section of the Home Network Network Network Set tings Instructions Configuring MyFRITZ App 1 Install the MyFRITZ App from the Google Play Store on your mo bile device 2 Open the MyFRITZ App 3 If multiple FRITZ Box models are displayed select the FRITZ Box you want to connect with 4 To register with the FRI...

Page 223: ...TZ Box You configured a MyFRITZ account and your FRITZ Box is regis tered with this MyFRITZ account An account as a FRITZ Box user has been set up for you in your FRITZ Box and the FRITZ Box user has the rights Access from the internet allowed and FRITZ Box Settings Instructions Configuring MyFRITZ App 1 Install the MyFRITZ App on your mobile Apple device 2 Open the MyFRITZ App 3 If multiple FRITZ...

Page 224: ...odes Contents of this chapter Information on Keypad Codes 225 Configuration on the Telephone 227 Operating on the Telephone 239 Restoring Factory Settings with the Telephone 252 FRITZ Box 7590 224 Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes ...

Page 225: ...s and DECT telephones with their own base station The telephone is configured such that spe cial characters and can be dialed see the manual of your telephone Rules Keypad codes do not work with smartphones Keypad codes do not work with FRITZ App Fon exception internal calls Only the following keypad codes work with IP telephones internal calls call transfer using keypad sequences suppressing a te...

Page 226: ...out call button Pick up the handset Enter the keypad code Hang up Telephone with call but ton usually green Enter the keypad code Press the Call Connect button Press the end call key FRITZ Box 7590 226 Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes ...

Page 227: ...nd FON 2 ports Then you can enter internal numbers without the prefix for instance 1 instead of 1 Instead you must dial the prefix 0 for outside calls for instance 0030399760 instead of 030399760 Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button Disable outside line access 11 0 FON 1 12 0 FON 2 Wait for acknowledgment tone FRITZ Box 7590 227 Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes ...

Page 228: ...ine Access for the FON 1 or FON 2 Port Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button Enable outside line access 11 1 FON 1 12 1 FON 2 Wait for acknowledgment tone FRITZ Box 7590 228 Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes ...

Page 229: ...e FRITZ Box establishes a sec ond connection In either case extra charges will accrue according to your contracted telephone rates Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button Configure immediate call diversion to destination call number DCN 21 DCN Configure call diversion after 20 seconds to destination call number DCN 61 DCN Configure call diversion on busy to the destination call nu...

Page 230: ...Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button Switch off immediate call diversion 21 Switch off delayed call diversion 61 Switch off call diversion on busy 67 Wait for acknowledgment tone FRITZ Box 7590 230 Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes ...

Page 231: ...telephone numbers will not be diverted Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button Switch on immediate call diversion to destination call number DCN 21 DCN TN Switch on call diversion after 20 seconds to destination call number DCN 61 DCN TN Switch on call diversion on busy to the destination call number DCN 67 DCN TN Wait for acknowledgment tone FRITZ Box 7590 231 Controlling FRITZ B...

Page 232: ... Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button Switch off immediate call diversion 21 TN Switch off delayed call diversion 61 TN Switch off call diversion on busy 67 TN Wait for acknowledgment tone FRITZ Box 7590 232 Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes ...

Page 233: ...FON 1 port with ringing to destination call number DCN 451 DCN Switch on call diversion for the FON 1 port after 20 seconds to desti nation call number DCN 421 DCN Switch on call diversion for the FON 1 port on busy to the destination call number DCN 431 DCN Switch on immediate call diversion for the FON 1 port on busy other wise delayed to the destination call number DCN 441 DCN Wait for acknowle...

Page 234: ... Call Diversion for the FON 1 Port Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button Switch off call diversion for the FON 1 port 401 Wait for acknowledgment tone FRITZ Box 7590 234 Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes ...

Page 235: ...FON 2 port with ringing to destination call number DCN 452 DCN Switch on call diversion for the FON 2 port after 20 seconds to desti nation call number DCN 422 DCN Switch on call diversion for the FON 2 port on busy to the destination call number DCN 432 DCN Switch on immediate call diversion for the FON 2 port on busy other wise delayed to the destination call number DCN 442 DCN Wait for acknowle...

Page 236: ... Call Diversion for the FON 2 Port Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button Switch off call diversion for the FON 2 port 402 Wait for acknowledgment tone FRITZ Box 7590 236 Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes ...

Page 237: ...ne Tip You can also use your FRITZ Fon cordless telephone as a baby moni tor See the manual of your FRITZ Fon for instructions Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button Press the following keys 4 level TN Level specifies the sensitivity Permitted values 1 highest 8 lowest TN is the internal or external telephone number that the baby mon itor is supposed to call Internal numbers shou...

Page 238: ...hone Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button Switch Wi Fi on 96 1 Wait for acknowledgment tone Instructions Switching Wi Fi On and Off Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button Switch Wi Fi off 96 0 Wait for acknowledgment tone FRITZ Box 7590 238 Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes ...

Page 239: ...the answering machine Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button Establish a connection to the answering machine 600 answering machine 1 601 answering machine 2 602 answering machine 3 603 answering machine 4 604 answering machine 5 Follow the voice menu Voice Menu of the Answering Machine Main Menu Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 1 Play back mes sages 3 Return call 5 Delete message 7 To pre...

Page 240: ...ing message 2 Greeting for an nouncement mode 3 Closing message 1 Listen to all greet ings select greeting with 2 5 Delete greeting an nouncement 8 Record greeting end with 1 5 Enable record ing announcement mode no messages recorded in announce ment mode FRITZ Box 7590 240 Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes ...

Page 241: ...t have already been accepted by an answering machine This can be the FRITZ Box answering machine or a connected an swering machine Calls that arrive at another connected telephone the other tele phone rings Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button Press the following keys 09 FRITZ Box 7590 241 Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes ...

Page 242: ...ok Instructions Starting a Broadcast Call A group call or broadcast call is an internal call that is signaled on all telephones connected with the FRITZ Box Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button Press the following keys for a broadcast call 9 All telephones on the FRITZ Box ring You will be connected to the telephone that picks up the call first FRITZ Box 7590 242 Controlling FR...

Page 243: ...Button During the call with the party 1 press the hold button R The call is on hold Enter the telephone number of party 2 This can be an external tele phone number or an internal number from the FRITZ Box telephone book When party 2 accepts the call you can consult with others in the room Connect party 1 and party 2 with each other On cordless telephones 4 Others If party 2 cannot be reached or do...

Page 244: ...hone without a hold button see the manual of the telephone Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button During the call with the party 1 press the hold button R The call is on hold Enter the telephone number of party 2 This can be an external tele phone number or an internal number from the FRITZ Box telephone book On cordless telephones 4 Others FRITZ Box 7590 244 Controlling FRITZ Bo...

Page 245: ...n accept or reject waiting calls Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button During a call Pick up from call waiting R2 Reject waiting call R0 If you pick up the waiting call you can Switch between call 1 and call 2 alternate R2 End the active call and continue the other call Hang up wait until your telephone rings and pick up FRITZ Box 7590 245 Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes...

Page 246: ...tion of your telephone number once for one call Then your telephone number will not be transmitted to the other caller during this call Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button Press the following keys 31 Enter the external telephone number FRITZ Box 7590 246 Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes ...

Page 247: ...or external tele phone number When party 2 accepts the call establish the three party conference R3 If party 2 cannot be reached go back to party 1 R During the three party conference call you can Interrupt the conference you speak with party 1 call 2 is on hold R2 Switch back and forth between parties 1 and 2 alternate R2 Restore an interrupted conference R3 End call 2 and continue with call 1 R1...

Page 248: ...lephone with Call Button During the call with the party 1 press the hold button R The call is on hold To establish the call with party 2 enter an internal or external tele phone number When party 2 accepts the call you can Toggle back and forth between the calls R2 End the active call and continue the other call Hang up wait until your telephone rings and pick up If party 2 cannot be reached go ba...

Page 249: ...h keypad shortcuts you can control services and features in your telephone provider s network For information about which keypad sequences you can use contact your carrier Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button Press the following keys Seq is the keypad shortcut Seq FRITZ Box 7590 249 Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes ...

Page 250: ...able up to three alarms under Telephony Alarm in the user interface The first alarm configured can also be enabled and disabled with the telephone keys Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button Switch on the alarm 881 Wait for acknowledgment tone FRITZ Box 7590 250 Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes ...

Page 251: ...Instructions Disabling an Alarm Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button Switch alarm off 881 Wait for acknowledgment tone FRITZ Box 7590 251 Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes ...

Page 252: ...RITZ Box is reset to its factory settings Consequences of Resetting All settings you made in the FRITZ Box are deleted The internal memory of the FRITZ Box will be deleted Contents on FRITZ NAS messages on the answering machine and received fax es will be discarded The preconfigured FRITZ Box password is restored The preconfigured network key and the preconfigured name of the Wi Fi network SSID ar...

Page 253: ...g Factory Settings Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button Restoring FRITZ Box to Its Factory Settings 991 15901590 Wait for acknowledgment tone FRITZ Box 7590 253 Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes ...

Page 254: ...ions Contents of this chapter Troubleshooting Procedures 255 Troubleshooting Chart 256 Opening the User Interface with the Emergency IP Address 259 Knowledge Base 260 Support 261 FRITZ Box 7590 254 Malfunctions ...

Page 255: ...lp LEDs not on No access to the user interface Wi Fi connection cannot be estab lished or is interrupted Troubleshooting chart see page 256 Problem with Connecting configuration Telephony Internet Wi Fi etc Knowledge Base see page 260 Troubleshooting chart and Knowledge Base do not offer a solution Support see page 261 FRITZ Box 7590 255 Malfunctions ...

Page 256: ... Computer s wireless adapter not ready for op eration Switch on your computer s wire less adapter For details consult the manual of your computer Wireless ra dio network of the FRITZ Box switched off If the WLAN LED is off press the WLAN button on the FRITZ Box Hold the button down until the WLAN LED begins flashing Computer can not find the wireless net work of the FRITZ Box Enable the Name of th...

Page 257: ...ss If a proxy server is enabled in your web browser the address of the FRITZ Box must be entered as an exception Check your web brows er settings For more information on this see the help of your web browser Computer is not configured to ob tain IP address automatically On your computer enable the setting Obtain an IP address automatically for the network adapter used to connect to the FRITZ Box F...

Page 258: ...Do not set up the FRITZ Box in the corner of a room Do not set up the FRITZ Box di rectly next to or beneath an ob stacle or a metal object like a cabinet or radiator Position the FRITZ Box and the wireless devices so that there are as few obstacles between them as possible Wi Fi connection interrupted Wi Fi channel with heavy inter ference Configure automatic selection of the wireless channel in ...

Page 259: ...ce with the Emergency IP Address 1 Disconnect the FRITZ Box from other network devices and make sure that there is no Wi Fi connection between your computer and the FRITZ Box 2 Connect your computer to the LAN 2 socket of the FRITZ Box using a network cable 3 Restart your computer 4 Open a web browser and enter the emergency IP address 169 254 1 1 5 Log in to the FRITZ Box user interface 6 If the ...

Page 260: ...e This resource presents answers to the questions asked most frequently of our Support team If the problem cannot be resolved using the Knowledge Base then con tact the Support team see page 261 AVM Knowledge Base The AVM Knowledge Base is available online at en avm de service FRITZ Box 7590 260 Malfunctions ...

Page 261: ...ons Support by Email 1 Start a web browser on your computer tablet or smartphone 2 Enter en avm de service in the address bar of the browser 3 Select from the Service area the FRITZ Box model for which you need support 4 Enter a keyword in the search field of the Knowledge Base or se lect an FAQ frequently asked question 5 If you need more help click on Support request 6 Fill out the form and clic...

Page 262: ...ons Support by Telephone The Support team can be reached at the following fax number Country telephone number Germany 030 390 04 390 Austria 01 267 56 02 Switzerland 044 242 86 04 FRITZ Box 7590 262 Malfunctions ...

Page 263: ...Decommissioning and Disposal Contents of this chapter Decommissioning 264 Disposal 265 FRITZ Box 7590 263 Decommissioning and Disposal ...

Page 264: ...ata Before you decommission your FRITZ Box and dispose of it delete your personal settings and data from the FRITZ Box To do this restore the factory settings to the FRITZ Box see page 197 FRITZ Box 7590 264 Decommissioning and Disposal ...

Page 265: ...old waste Comply with the symbol for the separate collection of electric and electronic devices on the type label of your FRITZ Box bottom After use please dispose of the FRITZ Box and all electronic compo nents and devices included with delivery at a collection point in your local community for the disposal of electric and electronic appliances FRITZ Box 7590 265 Decommissioning and Disposal ...

Page 266: ...Technical Specifications Contents of this chapter Technical Specifications 267 FRITZ Box 7590 266 Technical Specifications ...

Page 267: ...e humidity operation 10 90 Relative humidity storage 5 95 Active Power Property Value Maximum active power 30 W Intermediate active power determined with the following load DSL connection enabled Wi Fi on no devices registered via Wi Fi DECT on one telephone registered via DECT no active calls one network device connected to a LAN port no data transfer other LAN ports not in use 9 W 10 W FRITZ Box...

Page 268: ... also IP based Annex J or ITU G 992 3 An nex B or J FON 1 a b port with a RJ11 and TAE socket for connecting an analog terminal device 1 a b port with a RJ11 socket for connecting an analog terminal device for terminal de vices with a TAE plug a TAE RJ11 adapter is included with delivery FON S0 1 ISDN0 NT port that supports ISDN terminal equipment CIP service language Telephony Audio 3 1 Fax G2 G3...

Page 269: ...45 sockets standard Ethernet 10 100 1000 base T 1 Gbit s USB 2 USB host controllers USB version 3 0 Wi Fi 2 4 GHz range Wireless access point with support for Wi Fi networks in the 2 4 GHz range Wi Fi standards supported IEEE 802 11g Wi Fi 3 for 20 MHz channel bandwidth transmission rates of up to 54 Mbit s IEEE 802 11n Wi Fi 4 for 40 MHz channel bandwidth transmission rates of up to 800 Mbit s in...

Page 270: ... 802 11ax Wi Fi 6 for 80 MHz chan nel bandwidth transmission rates of up to 2400 Mbit s 4x4 streams IEEE 802 11ax Wi Fi 6 for 160 MHz chan nel bandwidth transmission rates of up to 2400 Mbit s 2x2 streams Wi Fi Frequencies Frequency Frequency Range Max Trans mitter Power 2 4 GHz 2400 2483 MHz 100 mW 5150 5350 MHz 200 mW 5 GHz 5470 5725 MHz 1000 mW In the 5 GHz band for Wi Fi the range from 5150 MH...

Page 271: ... formulated by independent scientific organiza tions after regular and careful evaluation of scientific studies It in cludes a large safety margin in order to ensure the safety of all per sons regardless of their age and health For devices mounted in a fixed position that have their own power connection like the FRITZ Box compliance with the minimum dis tance of 20 cm defined in the ICNIRP guideli...

Page 272: ...Legal Contents of this chapter Legal Notice 273 FRITZ Box 7590 272 Legal ...

Page 273: ... our discretion repair or replace the defective product Claims other than the right to the removal of defects which is mentioned in these terms of warranty are not constituted We guarantee that the software conforms with general specifications not however that the software meets your individual requirements Delivery costs will not be reimbursed Products which have been re placed revert to our owne...

Page 274: ...use the software to a third party only in connection with the product license acquired together with the software from AVM In the event that li censee transfers the right to use the software to a third party licensee shall ensure not to grant further rights to this third party than origi nally granted to AVM and licensee shall ensure to impose upon this third party the obligations of the present l...

Page 275: ... for incidental or consequential damages except in case of intent or gross negligence AVM explicitly disclaims all liability for loss of or damage to hardware software or data in con nection with direct or indirect errors or destruction for cases of dam age including fraud cases incurred due to deficient or incorrect con figurations including configurations that use insufficient or no pass word pr...

Page 276: ...chnology Inc in den USA and or other countries Google and Android are marks owned by Google Inc in the USA and or other countries All other product and company names are trademarks of their respective owners FRITZ Box 7590 276 Legal ...

Page 277: ...AVM hereby declares that the device is compliant with the Directive 2014 53 EU The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at https en avm de service declarations FRITZ Box 7590 277 Legal UKCA Declaration of Conformity AVM hereby declares that the device is compliant with the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 S I 2017 1206 The full text of the UK declaration of conformity is avai...

Page 278: ...g template assists you in marking the holes needed to mount the FRITZ Box on a wall Important Be sure to print out the page with the drilling template in its original size or 100 Do not enlarge it adjust its size reformat or rescale it in your printer settings FRITZ Box 7590 278 Drilling Template ...

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Page 281: ... diversion configuring 117 229 for all calls 229 for FON port 233 235 for telephone number 231 switching off 230 232 call forwarding 117 call waiting 76 call answering 241 holding 248 missed 182 picking up from call waiting 245 transfer 243 244 CE conformity declaration 277 change regional options 192 choice of location 30 267 cleaning 9 14 CLIR 246 conference call 247 configuration 55 56 configur...

Page 282: ...phone 48 to electrical power 32 to the fiber optic modem 37 USB devices 151 connection data 182 connection sockets 20 connection DSL 33 VDSL 33 connector panel 20 consultation 248 contacts 111 conventions 13 copyright 277 corporate info 277 customer documentation 12 customer service 261 D data protection 89 data transfer 89 data push services 182 restoring 195 saving 194 216 declaration of CE conf...

Page 283: ...FRITZ Box password changing 61 FRITZ NAS access by computer 215 expanding storage 214 password protection 214 saving data 216 FRITZ OS factory settings 197 252 FRITZ Box name 159 loading settings 195 push service 183 restoring settings 195 saving settings 194 updating 199 202 204 206 version 56 57 FRITZ VPN 106 FTP 103 FTPS 103 function diagnostics 176 functions 15 16 G green mode 79 guest access ...

Page 284: ...ritizing 98 push service 182 time limits 91 94 IP address emergency IP 259 in Linux 145 in Mac OS X 145 in Windows 144 obtaining automatically 144 push service 183 IP telephone 51 iPhone 52 IPv4 135 IPv6 107 140 ISDN devices 51 K keypad codes 224 249 keypad shortcuts 249 Knowledge Base 12 L LAN cable 148 LAN connecting to 43 guest access 148 LEDs 24 LEDs flashing 24 LEDs dimming 189 switching off ...

Page 285: ... network cable 40 43 148 network connections 132 network key 46 network settings DHCP server 138 IPv4 135 IPv4 addresses 138 IPv6 107 140 static IP route 142 notifications 182 O offline update 206 online help 12 operating system 199 202 204 206 operating system FRITZ OS restoring factory settings 197 operating temperature 267 operation by telephone 224 operation requirements 27 outside line access...

Page 286: ...ring 237 rules for password 186 rules for passwords 187 S safety instructions 8 safety handling 30 saving power Overview 79 potential savings 79 reducing consumption 79 Smart Home 80 schedule 161 security diagnostics 178 security check 178 info mail 183 login 184 password protection 184 push services 182 saving settings 194 update 199 202 204 206 user account 184 VPN 103 service 261 session ID 63 ...

Page 287: ...cking up from call waiting 245 transfer 243 244 telephone number assigning 76 blocking 118 configuring 75 dialing rule 122 suppressing 246 telephone system 16 telephone alarm function 121 250 connecting to 16 48 Do Not Disturb 120 keypad codes 224 249 room monitoring 237 telephones configuring 76 telephony in Mesh 87 terminal devices configuring 76 connecting to 16 test function diagnostics 176 se...

Page 288: ... wall mounting 31 278 warranty 273 Wi Fi frequencies 270 Wi Fi frequency ranges 270 Wi Fi guest access 164 182 switching on off 166 Wi Fi Protected Setup 46 Wi Fi band steering 163 computer 45 expanding a Wi Fi network 82 frequencies 270 frequency range 162 location for the FRITZ Box 30 Mesh 81 network key 45 46 password 46 reception 30 schedule 161 standards 268 switching on off by button 161 swi...