Handling the FRITZ!Box
FRITZ!Box 7369
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3.3
Handling the FRITZ!Box
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Read the
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You can place the FRITZ!Box on a horizontal surface or
mount it on a wall. For a drilling template to mount the
FRITZ!Box on a wall, see
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Place or hang the FRITZ!Box in a dry location that is free
of dust and protected from direct sunlight.
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For ideal operating conditions, mount the FRITZ!Box on a
wall with the cables connected on the bottom.
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When connecting the FRITZ!Box to your computer using a
network cable, keep in mind that the cable can be no
longer than 100 m.
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If you would like to establish wireless connections be-
tween the FRITZ!Box and the computer, position the
FRITZ!Box at a central location.
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Make sure to keep sufficient distance from potential
sources of interference like microwave devices or elec-
tric devices with large metal housings.
3.4
Tips for Passwords
Passwords are assigned at various places in the user interface
to protect your settings and data in the FRITZ!Box. The FRITZ!Box
assists you in assigning secure passwords, for instance when
creating new users or configuring MyFRITZ!: A graphic display
indicates how secure the password is. Note the following:
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Use a password rated as secure.
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Select a password with at least twelve characters, which
includes capitals and lower-case letters as well as nu-
merals and special characters.
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Under the search term “Characters for Passwords” the
Help of the FRITZ!Box user interface contains more infor-
mation about which characters you can use.
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Be sure to keep your passwords in a safe place!
