Fritz!Box 7590, Configuration And Operation

Page 1: ...Configuration and Operation ...

Page 2: ... the Internet Determining the DSL Line Type 34 Connecting to the Internet via an IP based DSL Line 36 Connecting with the Internet via a DSL Line 38 Connecting to the Internet Access Cable Connection 40 Connecting with the Internet Access Mobile Network 42 Connecting to the Internet Access Existing Router 43 Connecting with the Landline 45 Connecting a Computer with a Network 47 Connecting the Com...

Page 3: ... a Wireless Device 74 Extending Wireless LAN Range 76 Configuring Your Telephone Numbers 78 Configuring Telephones 79 Configuring a Door Intercom System 81 Saving Power with the FRITZ Box 82 User Interface Menu Overview 84 Menu Overview Settings and Features 85 User Interface Internet Menu 86 Internet Menu Settings and Features 87 Configuring Parental Controls 89 Editing Filter Lists 91 Configurin...

Page 4: ...eatures 121 Keeping Track of All Devices 123 Managing Network Devices 124 Changing IPv4 Settings 128 Distributing IPv4 Addresses 131 Changing IPv6 Settings 134 Configuring a Static IP Route 136 Obtaining an IP Address Automatically 138 Configuring LAN Guest Access 141 Configuring Wake on LAN 143 Configuring USB Devices 144 Configuring and Using the Media Server 152 Assigning a FRITZ Box Name 154 C...

Page 5: ...FRITZ Box Password 179 Creating FRITZ Box Users 182 Configuring Push Services 186 Selecting Signaling of the Info LED 188 Locking Buttons 189 Updating FRITZ OS 190 Saving Settings 195 Loading Settings 196 Restarting 197 User Interface Wizards Menu 198 Using Wizards 199 FRITZ NAS 202 FRITZ NAS Features 203 Expanding FRITZ NAS Storage 205 Displaying FRITZ NAS Storage in a File Manager 206 Saving FRI...

Page 6: ...elephone ISDN Convenience Features 244 Restoring Factory Settings with the Telephone 246 Malfunctions 248 Troubleshooting Procedures 249 Troubleshooting Chart 250 Opening the User Interface with the Emergency IP Address 253 Knowledge Base 255 Support 256 Decommissioning 257 Restoring Factory Settings 258 Disposal 260 Appendix 261 Technical Specifications 262 Drilling Template 266 Legal 268 Informa...

Page 7: ...General Remarks Safety Instructions 8 About this User s Manual 12 Type Label 14 Package Contents 16 General Remarks 7 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 8: ...tion can lead to overheating of the FRITZ Box and sub sequently damage the FRITZ Box Provide for sufficient air circulation around the FRITZ Box Make sure that the ventilation slits on the FRITZ Box housing are always unobstructed The FRITZ Box should not be placed on a carpet or on upholstered furniture Do not cover the FRITZ Box Power Surges Caused by Lightning During electrical storms electrica...

Page 9: ...ening 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 it to a special ized vendor Internet Security Comprehensive information about how to protect your FRITZ Box and your home network from access by strangers is presented in the Inter net at en avm de ...

Page 10: ...nce 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 operate your FRITZ Box in the vicinity of flam mable gases explosive environments areas in which the air con tai...

Page 11: ...by independent scientific organiza tions after regular and careful evaluation of scientific studies It includes a large safety margin in order to ensure the safety of all persons 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 guideline has been ce...

Page 12: ... to you the many func tions of the device but also to familiarize you with some of the techni cal context Topics in the Quick Guide The quick guide explains the basics of connecting and configuring the FRITZ Box without dealing with any special cases for these please consult the manual It is included in the device package as a printed document Topics in the Online Help The online help is a compreh...

Page 13: ...90 is located in the Service area of the AVM website en avm de service Symbols The following symbols are used in this manual Symbol 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 Reference to instructions in the FRITZ Box online help General Remarks 13 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 14: ...label is located on the bottom Structure of the Type Label 3779 8981 1562 8981 1234 FRITZ Box 7590 WW afbecd1234 WLAN Network SSID FRITZ Box password Power unit 311P0W134 12V 2 5A Serial no WLAN Network Key WPA2 Artikel no 2000 2804 CWMP account AVM GmbH 10547 Berlin FRITZ Box 7590 Installation http fritz box Edition International 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 No Meaning 1 Device name 2 Address of user interfac...

Page 15: ...No Meaning 8 Article number General Remarks 15 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 16: ... cable white 1 DSL telephone cable gray black 1 DSL cable gray 1 DSL adapter gray 1 Telephone adapter black 1 Quick guide Connecting the FRITZ Box 1 Service card FRITZ Notice Looking up the FRITZ Box Factory Settings Network key FRITZ Box password Name of the radio network SSID Button and LEDs General Remarks 16 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 17: ...Functions and Structure Features 18 Connection Ports 21 Keys 23 LEDs 24 Requirements for Operation 27 Functions and Structure 17 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 18: ...n ISDN line and at an IP based line All IP The following devices can be connected to the FRITZ Box 6 cordless DECT telephones 2 analog devices telephone answering machine fax ISDN telephones or ISDN telephone system 10 IP telephones FRITZ App Fon for instance Upon request an integrated answering machine saves voice messages and sends them by e mail Wireless access point The FRITZ Box is a wireless...

Page 19: ...u can keep track of all devices The functions available for the home network include A media server for transmission of music pictures and video to playback device in the home network MyFRITZ makes access to your own FRITZ Box possible even from the Internet 512 MB internal memory can be expanded with USB devices FRITZ NAS provides for easy access to all files in the network USB Ports The FRITZ Bo...

Page 20: ...p ply to connected devices Measure the power consumption of con nected devices Configuration and operation on the com puter tablet or smart phone even via the Internet from on the go FRITZ DECT 300 Comet DECT radiator controls 12 Control the room tem perature automatically and save energy costs Configuration and operation on the com puter tablet or smart phone even via the Internet from on the go ...

Page 21: ...chines 3 FON S0 RJ45 socket for connecting ISDN telephones and telephone systems PBXs 4 WAN RJ45 socket for connecting to a modem or a router for Internet access For connecting the FRITZ Box to DSL via the DSL port additional gigabit Ether net port to connect computers and other network compatible devices 5 LAN 1 to LAN 4 Ports for connecting computers and other network compatible devices like hub...

Page 22: ...g USB devices like printers or storage media Left Side SL DSL FON FON FON S FON S WAN W W WAN Power Power USB USB USB 1 No Name Function 1 USB USB port for connecting USB devices like printers or storage media Functions and Structure 22 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 23: ... WLAN Switch wireless LAN of the FRITZ Box on and off 2 Fon DECT Search for cordless telephones paging call 3 Connect WPS Register cordless telephones with the FRITZ Box see page 52 Register wireless devices with the FRITZ Box via WPS see page 51 Functions and Structure 23 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 24: ...e has electrical power and the DSL line is ready for operation 1 Power D SL flashing Device has electrical power and the con nection to DSL is being established or has been interrupted on Wireless LAN is enabled 2 WLAN flashing Switching wireless LAN function on or off Functions and Structure 24 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 25: ...T device in pro gress 4 Con nect WPS flashing rapidly WPS aborted more than two wireless devices are performing WPS at the same time glows green Stick Surf with FRITZ WLAN USB Stick is concluded Adjustable see Selecting Signaling of the Info LED page 188 5 Info flashing green Updating FRITZ OS Stick Surf with FRITZ WLAN USB Stick in progress Time budget for online time has been reached Adjustable ...

Page 26: ...ED Condition Meaning 5 lights or flashes red Error Open the FRITZ Box user interface see page 60 Follow the instructions on the Overview page in the user interface Functions and Structure 26 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 27: ...rnet connection with a modem or router Computer with network connection to establish a connection with the Internet connection of the FRITZ Box via LAN cable Computer tablet or smartphone with support for wireless LAN to establish a wireless connection with the Internet connection of the FRITZ Box An up to date web browser For landline telephony analog telephone line or ISDN point to multipoint li...

Page 28: ...g with the Internet via a DSL Line 38 Connecting to the Internet Access Cable Connection 40 Connecting with the Internet Access Mobile Network 42 Connecting to the Internet Access Existing Router 43 Connecting with the Landline 45 Connecting a Computer with a Network 47 Connecting the Computer via Wireless LAN 49 Connecting Telephones 52 Connecting Smartphones 56 Connecting a Door Intercom System ...

Page 29: ...e location Connect the FRITZ Box to the power supply Connect the FRITZ Box with your ADSL or VDSL line Connect the FRITZ Box with your landline Connect your computers and network devices to the FRITZ Box Connect your telephones to the FRITZ Box Preparation Remove any old cabling still attached to the sockets and con nectors Connecting 29 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 30: ...ent air circulation around the FRITZ Box and do not cover up the FRITZ Box The ventilation slits must never be obstructed Rules for Optimum Wireless LAN Reception Radio wave propagation during wireless LAN operation is strongly dependent on the positioning of your FRITZ Box Keep the following rules in mind for good reception Place the FRITZ Box in central location Place the FRITZ Box in a raised p...

Page 31: ... the FRITZ Box on the wall make sure that there are no electrical lines gas or water pipes located where you need to drill the holes If necessary check the site with a pipe detector or consult with qualified experts 1 In compliance with the rules mentioned above select a suitable location for mounting the FRITZ Box on the wall 2 Mark the spots for drilling at the desired location using the drillin...

Page 32: ...he socket on the FRITZ Box labeled Power USB Power LAN 4 LAN 3 LAN 2 LAN 1 WAN FONS0 FON2 FON FON1 DSL 3 Plug the power adapter into an AC power outlet The Power DSL LED begins flashing after a few seconds to indicate that the FRITZ Box is ready for operation Connecting 32 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 33: ...ctions Type of Connection Connecting the FRITZ Box DSL directly to the DSL or VDSL line Cable connection to the cable modem Fiber optic connection to the fiber optic modem Mobile communications net work with the USB broadband dongle UMTS HSPA LTE Any Internet connection to an existing router Connecting 33 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 34: ... connection and the DSL connection with a landline Line Type Other Expressions Used Frequently Technology for Telephony IP based DSL line All IP connection NGN line Splitterless con nection Direct access Unbundled con nection You make telephone calls via the Internet The Internet protocol IP for short is used for both telephone and data connections DSL line with landline DSL or VDSL line with a cl...

Page 35: ...whether you have an IP based DSL line or a DSL line with a landline contact your DSL provider take a look at the materials you received along with your DSL or VDSL line or research your telephony package in the Internet Connecting 35 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 36: ...ct the FRITZ Box directly to the telephone jack Requirements All cables have been removed from your telephone jack If a DSL splitter is still connected to your telephone jack from a previous Internet connection remove the cable You can also remove the DSL splitter Telephone jack left Connecting 36 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 37: ...ON FON1 DSL 2 Insert the free end of the cable into the appropriate socket on your telephone jack If the plug on the cable does not fit into the telephone jack use the DSL adapter included in the FRITZ Box package After a short time the Power DSL LED on the FRITZ Box lights up The FRITZ Box is ready to connect to the Internet Connecting 37 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 38: ...ect the FRITZ Box to the DSL splitter Use the DSL telephone cable included with delivery Requirements A DSL splitter is connected to your telephone jack Line Type Sockets DSL line with analog telephone line Telephone jack with DSL splitter DSL line with ISDN line ISDN Telephone jack DSL splitter and NT Connecting 38 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 39: ...AN FONS0 FON2 FON FON1 DSL 2 Insert the short gray end of the cable into the appropriate jack on the DSL splitter If the plug on the gray end of the cable does not fit into the DSL splitter use the gray DSL adapter included in the FRITZ Box package After a short time the Power DSL LED on the FRITZ Box lights up The FRITZ Box is ready to connect to the Internet Connecting 39 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 40: ...the cable modem from where it interfaces with the cable connection Use a network cable Example Configuration Instructions Connecting with a Cable Modem 1 Connect the one end of the network cable to the LAN Ethernet port on the cable modem 2 Insert the other end of the network cable in the WAN port on the FRITZ Box Connecting 40 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 41: ...mputer with the FRITZ Box see page 47 or see page 49 4 Set up the Internet connection for connections via cable in the FRITZ Box see see Setting Up Internet Access via Cable Modem page 71 Connecting 41 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 42: ...view The FRITZ Box can connect to the Internet via the mobile communica tions network Example Configuration Instructions Connecting the Mobile Broadband Dongle 1 Insert the mobile broadband dongle in a USB port of the FRITZ Box Connecting 42 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 43: ...his the FRITZ Box is connected to the existing Internet router Example Configuration DSL Instructions Connecting to the Router with a Network Cable 1 Insert the one end of the network cable to the WAN port on the FRITZ Box 2 Insert the other end of the cable into a network socket on the Internet router Connecting 43 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 44: ...outer via Wireless LAN If the router is a wireless access point you can also connect the FRITZ Box with the router over wireless LAN see Setting Up Internet Access via a Wireless Device page 74 Connecting 44 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 45: ...re telephone numbers Instructions Connecting with the Analog Telephone Line 1 Insert the long gray end of the DSL telephone cable into the socket on the FRITZ Box labeled DSL 2 Insert the short black end of the cable into the telephone adapter black USB Power LAN 4 LAN 3 LAN 2 LAN 1 WAN FONS0 FON2 FON FON1 DSL 3 Then insert the telephone adapter into the appropriate socket of your DSL splitter Con...

Page 46: ...g gray end of the DSL telephone cable into the socket on the FRITZ Box labeled DSL USB Power LAN 4 LAN 3 LAN 2 LAN 1 WAN FONS0 FON2 FON FON1 DSL ISDN 2 Insert the short black end of the cable into a jack S0 interface on your ISDN NT Connecting 46 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 47: ...n an up to date web browser see page 60 The network cable used to connect the computer and other network devices to the FRITZ Box must be a maximum of 100 m in length Instructions Connecting the Computer Using a Network Cable 1 Insert the network cable into the network LAN port of the com puter 2 Insert the free end of the cable into a LAN port on the FRITZ Box USB Power LAN 4 LAN 3 LAN 2 LAN 1 WA...

Page 48: ...Insert the network cable included in the package into the uplink port of the network hub or network switch 2 Insert the free end of the cable into a LAN port on the FRITZ Box Connecting 48 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 49: ... is supported by most of the latest wireless devices Select a different encryption method only if you would like to deploy older network compatible devices The WPA WPA2 setting automatically uses the WPA mode most suitable for your connections Please note the possible encryption mechanisms Mechanism Protocol Quality WPA2 CCMP Very secure WPA TKIP Secure Non encrypted Very insecure not recommended ...

Page 50: ...e wireless net work of the FRITZ Box The preconfigured name of the FRITZ Box s wireless network is composed of FRITZ Box 7590 and two random letters for instance FRITZ Box 7590 XY and is printed on the type label on the bottom 3 Click Connect 4 Enter the network key of the FRITZ Box The network key is prin ted on the bottom of the FRITZ Box see Type Label page 14 The wireless LAN connection will b...

Page 51: ...ion of your wireless device and select the wireless network of the FRITZ Box The preconfigured name of the FRITZ Box s wireless network is composed of FRITZ Box 7590 and two random letters for instance FRITZ Box 7590 XY The name is printed on the type label on the bottom 3 Start the connection procedure via WPS see the documentation of your wireless device 4 On the FRITZ Box Press the Connect WPS ...

Page 52: ... Box Instructions Registering a Cordless Telephone You can register up to 6 cordless telephones with the FRITZ Box 1 Start the registration of your cordless telephone with a DECT base station 2 On the FRITZ Box Press the Connect WPS button The Connect WPS LED flashes Power DSL WLAN Fon DEC T Conne ct WPS I n fo Connect WPS press and hold until the LED flashes 3 Enter the PIN of the FRITZ Box on th...

Page 53: ...AN LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 LAN 1 LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN 2 2 2 2 2 2 LAN 2 LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 LAN 3 L L L L L L L L L LAN AN AN AN AN AN AN AN AN AN AN AN AN AN 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 LAN 4 P Po ow w we er r Power US US US US USB B B B USB FON 1 DSL 2 In the user interface of your FRITZ Box Configure th...

Page 54: ...e their own power supply Multiple ISDN devices can be connected in the following ways You can use an ISDN distributor available from vendors You can have a technician install a S0 bus which is connected to the FON S0 port Note for the technician The FON S0 port is ter minated Two terminating resistors are included in the FRITZ Box Instructions Connecting an IP Telephone IP telephones are special t...

Page 55: ...onnect the IP telephone to the FRITZ Box using a LAN cable or wireless LAN 2 In the user interface of your FRITZ Box Configure the telephone see Configuring Telephones page 79 Connecting 55 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 56: ...ccess for applications is enabled in the FRITZ Box in the user interface under Home Network Home Network Overview Network Settings Instructions Connecting a Smartphone 1 Establish a wireless LAN connection to the FRITZ Box on your smartphone 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 the FRITZ App Fon FRITZ App F...

Page 57: ...Icon Meaning Wireless connection to the FRITZ Box is ac tive You can make calls via the FRITZ Box with your smartphone Connecting 57 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 58: ...e a special ring tone to signal the doorbell on a FRITZ Fon Requirements To connect a door intercom system with an a b interface The door intercom system must dial a telephone number using DTMF tone dialing whenever a button is pressed To connect an IP door intercom system The door intercom system must be configured as an SIP client by entering the login data for an SIP registrar Instructions Conn...

Page 59: ...ser Interface Opening the User Interface 60 Using the Wizard for Basic Configuration 64 Logging Out of the User Interface 65 Using the Standard View and Advanced View 67 User Interface 59 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 60: ... a tablet or smartphone In the user interface you configure the FRITZ Box enable or disable func tions and receive information on connections interfaces and on the entire home network You can also configure whether and how you would like to use the AVM services for diagnostics and maintenance of your FRITZ Box User Interface 60 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 61: ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 No Function Display 1 The FRITZ Box user interface menu 2 System Information Product name or individually assigned name of the FRITZ Box FRITZ OS installed Current power consumption Important notifications for secure reliable operation of your FRITZ Box User Interface 61 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 62: ...gured convenience features 4 Links to the FRITZ NAS and MyFRITZ areas 5 Pull down menu Log off the user interface Change the password Switch between standard and advanced view Links to the FRITZ NAS and MyFRITZ areas 6 Link to the online help 7 Wizards for configuration of the FRITZ Box 8 Supplementary links View Switching between standard and advanced view Contents overview of all pages in the us...

Page 63: ...less LAN or with the network cable 2 Start a web browser on your computer or mobile device 3 Enter http fritz box in the address bar of the browser 4 Enter the preset FRITZ Box password and click Log In The preset password is printed on the type label on the bottom The FRITZ Box user interface opens User Interface 63 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 64: ... numbers have been supplied by your telephony provider Instructions Using the Wizard for Basic Configuration To protect your private data settings and account information the wiz ard starts by prompting you to assign a password for access to the user interface 1 Enter the preset FRITZ Box password and click Log In The preset password is printed on the type label on the bottom 2 Click Next 3 Follow...

Page 65: ... recommend that you log out of the user interface before surfing the web Use push services to have yourself notified each time someone logs on or off of your FRITZ Box see Configuring Push Services page 186 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 off auto matically You must log i...

Page 66: ...ogout 1 Click the menu with the three dots 1 in the header of the FRITZ Box user interface 2 Select Log Out from the drop down menu 2 You have been logged out of the FRITZ Box user interface User Interface 66 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 67: ...The expanded menus contain settings for advanced users and are not required for daily FRITZ Box operation Instructions Switching between the Views You should only use the advanced view of the Internet and Home Network menus if you have advanced network expertise Combining various settings in these menus can produce a situation in which the user interface of the FRITZ Box can no longer be opened 1 ...

Page 68: ...Up Internet Access via Mobile Broadband Modem 72 Setting Up Internet Access via Another Router 73 Setting Up Internet Access via a Wireless Device 74 Extending Wireless LAN Range 76 Configuring Your Telephone Numbers 78 Configuring Telephones 79 Configuring a Door Intercom System 81 Saving Power with the FRITZ Box 82 Configuring 68 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 69: ...et 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 with the Internet access You have connected all of the telephones you want to use with the FRITZ Box Configuring 69 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 70: ...atically Requirements The account information has been supplied by your Internet ser vice provider Instructions Configuring Internet Access 1 Open the FRITZ Box user interface see page 60 2 If the wizard does not start automatically select the Wizards menu 3 Click the Configure Internet Connection Wizard and follow the instructions Once the Internet access has been configured you can open any webs...

Page 71: ...etting Up Internet Access on the Cable Connection 1 Open the FRITZ Box user interface see page 60 2 Select the Internet Account Information menu and the Internet Connection tab 3 In the Connection area select the option Connection to a cable modem cable connection 4 For further settings use the online help of the FRITZ Box Configuring 71 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 72: ...ons network Requirements A mobile broadband modem must be connected to the USB port of the FRITZ Box see Connecting with the Internet Access Mobile Network page 42 Instructions Setting Up Internet Access via Mobile Telephone Network For instructions see the Online Help at Internet Mobile Communications Configuring 72 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 73: ...n to external modem or router option 4 For further settings use the online help of the FRITZ Box Instructions Setting Up Internet Access via LAN IP client 1 Open the FRITZ Box user interface see page 60 2 Select the Internet Account Information menu and the Internet Connection tab 3 From the Connection area select the Connection to external modem or router option 4 In the Operating Mode menu selec...

Page 74: ...ndent router to provide a network with its own network address range Requirements The radio network transmits in the 2 4 GHz frequency range The connection is encrypted using WPA2 The radio network allows the FRITZ Box to set up a wireless LAN connection Instructions Setting Up Internet Access via Wireless LAN 1 Open the FRITZ Box user interface see page 60 2 Select the Internet Account Informatio...

Page 75: ...ork key field in the Security area 6 Click Apply The FRITZ Box is configured as a router and the network range is changed automatically The FRITZ Box along with the connected net work devices forms its own self contained network Configuring 75 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 76: ... position The FRITZ Box is unobstructed meaning that it is not inside a cab inet or behind another object Structural circumstances are accounted for such as thick con crete walls or ceilings Sources of interference in the vicinity of your wireless radio net work for instance microwaves refrigerator or baby monitor have been eliminated The FRITZ Box uses frequency ranges that are used by as few oth...

Page 77: ...nation with the FRITZ Box the AVM FRITZ WLAN Repeater is especially suitable All models of the series can be integrated into your wireless network and your home network For more information see the web address en avm de products fritzwlan Instructions Using an Existing FRITZ Box as a Wireless Repeater For instructions see the Online Help at Wireless Repeater Configuring 77 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 78: ...automatically Some telephony providers configure your Internet telephone numbers automatically This remote configuration starts right after the FRITZ Box is connected to the Internet or after the FRITZ Box user interface is opened Instructions Configuring Your Own Telephone Numbers 1 Open the FRITZ Box user interface see page 60 2 Select Wizards Manage Telephone Numbers 3 Click Add Telephone Numbe...

Page 79: ...ring machine for every call or only respond to calls for certain telephone numbers Internal name of the device to be displayed in the call list of the FRITZ Box Further settings that depend on the kind of device For analog and DECT telephones for instance you can enable the call waiting function Requirements Your own telephone numbers are set up in the FRITZ Box see the previous section Instructio...

Page 80: ...w the wizard s instructions The wizard guides you through the assignment of telephone numbers and enters the device in the list 4 To configure further settings for a device in the list click the Edit button of the device The kind of device determines which additional settings are available Configuring 80 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 81: ...tings for instance to have the camera image sent from the door intercom system to your FRITZ Fon Requirements Your telephones are configured in the FRITZ Box see previous section Instructions Configuring a Door Intercom System 1 Open the FRITZ Box user interface see page 60 2 Select Telephony Telephony Devices 3 Click Configure New Device With the Edit button you can also change the settings of a ...

Page 82: ... the power consumption of the individual areas and on the average power consumption over the last 24 hours is presented in the FRITZ Box user interface under System Energy Monitor Energy Consumption Using Savings Potential What How Where Set up a wireless LAN schedule see page 160 Wireless LAN Schedule menu Switch off wireless LAN see page 160 WLAN button Wireless Radio Network menu Wire less LAN ...

Page 83: ...DECT electrical appli ances are integrated into the home network This way they can be switched on and off by timer At the same time they inform the FRITZ Box about consumption energy costs incurred and the CO2 footprint Instructions Configuring a Timer for Electrical Appliances in the Home Net work For instructions see the Online Help at Home Network Smart Home Configuring 83 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 84: ...User Interface Menu Overview Menu Overview Settings and Features 85 User Interface Menu Overview 84 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 85: ...ce functions parental controls alarm etc and all devices in the home network In addition to the overview next to the energy consumption and the FRITZ OS version currently installed you will also find notifications important for secure reliable operation of your FRITZ Box Overview menu Description of the FRITZ Box User Interface For a comprehensive description of the FRITZ Box user interface see Us...

Page 86: ...9 Editing Filter Lists 91 Configuring Priorities for Internet User 93 Setting Up Port Sharing 95 Enabling Dynamic DNS 97 Accessing the FRITZ Box Remotely 98 Configuring VPN Remote Access 100 Configuring IPv6 102 Configuring FRITZ Box as a LISP Router 104 User Interface Internet Menu 86 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 87: ... network for instance by setting up blacklists and whitelists For secure access to the FRITZ Box from the Internet you can set up a MyFRITZ account using an e mail address and password And users interested in tech nology can read information on the DSL connection here Internet menu Description of the Submenus The online help of the user interface includes a detailed description of the submenus Use...

Page 88: ...On the Following Pages The following pages present information on important settings options and procedures included in this menu User Interface Internet Menu 88 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 89: ...ed Internet access for network applications Specifies which network applications are allowed to communicate over the Internet for instance file sharing programs or chat platforms Rules In the FRITZ Box there are four preconfigured access profiles available for use Standard Guest Unrestricted and Blocked You can create as many of your own access profiles as you wish Every network device that regist...

Page 90: ...f the FRITZ Box is configured as an IP client that uses the Internet connection of another router you must use the corresponding features offered by the other router Instructions Configuring Parental Controls for a Network Device 1 Create an access profile with the desired restrictions if the access profile does not exist already For instructions see the Online Help at Internet Fil ters Access Pro...

Page 91: ... is blocked to websites included in the blacklist Use the blacklist if access to most websites is allowed and just a few are to be blocked Whitelist Access is allowed to websites included in the whitelist Use the whitelist if access to most websites is blocked and only a few are allowed to be accessed Requirements The filter lists can be used in the FRITZ Box only if the FRITZ Box provides the Int...

Page 92: ...Instructions Editing Filter Lists For instructions see the Online Help at Internet Filters Lists User Interface Internet Menu 92 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 93: ... for applications that require a fast reaction time for example company access terminal applications games These applications will be granted higher priority When an application of this category 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 t...

Page 94: ...andwidth reserved for the home network is not needed it can be used by the devices in the guest network Instructions Configuring Priorities For instructions see the Online Help at Internet Filters Prioritization User Interface Internet Menu 94 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 95: ...ing connections you grant con trolled access to the computers in your network to other Internet users Port Sharing on Protocols Port sharing in the FRITZ Box is possible on the following protocols Protocol Internet Protocol Explanation PING IPv4 The FRITZ Box responds to ping inqui ries from the Internet addressed to the IPv4 address of the FRITZ Box IPv6 The FRITZ Box responds to ping inqui ries ...

Page 96: ...etworks you can open the FRITZ Box firewall for the protocols TCP and UDP when entering the port range One port can 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 For instructions see the Online Help at Internet Permit Access Port Sharing User Inter...

Page 97: ... 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 dynamic 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 Possible Uses page 209 Requirements You are registered with a dynamic DN...

Page 98: ...otocol for bug proof communication between the web server and the browser in the World Wide Web Enable this protocol to allow access to the FRITZ Box from the Internet FTP File Transfer Pro tocol 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 encrypti...

Page 99: ...o access the stor age of the FRITZ Box externally from the Internet requires a FRITZ Box user account with the rights to access from the Internet and to access the contents on the storage media The protocols for the desired access must be enabled in the FRITZ Box Instructions Enabling HTTPS FTP and FTPS in the FRITZ Box For instructions see the Online Help at Internet Permit Access FRITZ Box Servi...

Page 100: ...a what is known as a tunnel This excludes the pos sibility of unauthorized access to the data In this way you can allow field representatives to connect with the corporate network over VPN for instance via their own laptops This section addresses system administrators That is why the settings for this function are enabled only in the advanced view of the FRITZ Box user interface Example Configurat...

Page 101: ...on with the FRITZ Box If you would like to find out even more visit this page at en avm de service vpn Also on the VPN Service Portal is the FRITZ VPN software for free downloading The FRITZ VPN software is a VPN client Install the pro gram on the computers and laptops from which you would like to reach the FRITZ Box over a VPN connection Instructions Configuring VPN in the FRITZ Box For instructi...

Page 102: ...etwork Internet Services that Support IPv6 IPv6 capable 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 sup ports queries for IPv6 addresses AAAA records and can query the upstream DNS resolver of the Internet service provider over IPv6 The globally valid prefix is distributed via router ...

Page 103: ...ote access via HTTPS Dynamic DNS via dyndns org and name master 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 MAC OS 10 The advanced view must be enabled in the FRITZ Box user inter face see Using the Standard View and Advanced View page 67 Instructions Configuring IPv6 in the FRITZ B...

Page 104: ... reasons make it preferable to keep the same IP addresses even when you switch Internet service providers This way devices host devices virtual machines do not lose their identity when they change locations Requirements You are registered with a LISP provider The advanced view must be enabled in the FRITZ Box user inter face see User Interface page 59 Instructions Configuring FRITZ Box as a LISP R...

Page 105: ...nfiguring and Using the Answering Machine 110 Configuring and Using the Fax Function 112 Configuring Call Diversion 113 Configuring Call Blocks 114 Configuring Do Not Disturb 116 Setting Up an Alarm 117 Configuring a Dialing Rule 118 Configuring Call by Call Numbers 119 User Interface Telephony Menu 105 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 106: ...e the FRITZ Box answering machine the internal fax function and various other features the tele phone book alarm call blocks call diversion call through and dialing rules The call list shows all of the calls you made accepted or missed Telephony menu Description of the Submenus The online help of the user interface includes a detailed description of the submenus User Interface Telephony Menu 106 F...

Page 107: ...On the Following Pages The following pages present information on important settings options and procedures included in this menu User Interface Telephony Menu 107 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 108: ...le FRITZ Fon telephones Quick dial numbers Click to Dial Cordless telephone with CAT iq 2 0 support Telephone book available in the telephone menu Quick dial numbers Click to Dial Others Quick dial numbers Click to Dial 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 th...

Page 109: ...uick dial numbers can be configured only in the first local telephone book Instructions Setting Up a New Telephone Book in FRITZ Box For instructions see the Online Help at Telephony Telephone Book New telephone book Instructions Creating an Online Telephone Book For instructions see the Online Help at Telephony Telephone Book New telephone book Instructions Creating a New Telephone Book Entry For...

Page 110: ... each answering machine you configure a telephone number is required Example You have two telephones with different telephone numbers for instance one for personal calls and one for business calls Then you can configure an answering machine for each telephone Assign your personal telephone number to the first answering machine and your office number to the second one Instructions Configuring the A...

Page 111: ...ge 232 Picking Up a Call from the Answering Machine on the Telephone Calls that have already been accepted by the answering machine can be picked op on your telephone For instructions see Instructions Picking Up a Call from the Answering Machine or Telephone page 234 User Interface Telephony Menu 111 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 112: ...new faxes Rules Fax documents to be sent can have a maximum length of two A4 sheets If your document is longer it will be shortened to two A4 pages If you use the Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox web browser you can attach an image PNG or JPG format to the fax Requirements The fax function of the FRITZ Box must be configured Instructions Configuring the Fax Function For instructions see the Online...

Page 113: ...r multiple telephone numbers 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 Dive...

Page 114: ...ne numbers that begin with 0180 Incoming calls The FRITZ Box will not accept calls from the blocked telephone number However the call block only works if the caller allows transmis sion of her or his telephone number Calls without a tele phone number anonymous calls The FRITZ Box will not accept any calls from callers who suppress their telephone number Example 1 You would like to prevent dialing ...

Page 115: ...telephone number For this you can set up a call block for incoming calls from this tele phone number Instructions Configuring a Call Block For instructions see the Online Help at Telephony Call Handling Call Blocks User Interface Telephony Menu 115 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 116: ...call list Do Not Disturb cannot be configured for IP telephones connected via LAN port wireless LAN Example You do not want your telephone to ring between 11 pm and 6 am Instructions Configuring Do Not Disturb For instructions see the Online Help at Telephony Telephony Devices Edit Do Not Disturb User Interface Telephony Menu 116 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 117: ...ur telephone ring at the specified time Example You would like to be woken up by your telephone at 6 30 am every morning Instructions Configuring an Alarm For instructions see the Online Help at Telephony Alarm User Interface Telephony Menu 117 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 118: ...tgoing calls in a certain number range for instance to mobile networks or abroad 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 For instructions see the Online Help at Telephony Call Handling Dialing Rules User Interface Telephony Menu 118 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 119: ...onduct the call at a discount via the provider with that prefix rather than via your telephone provider Example You would like to use an economic call by call prefix for international calls Requirements Your telephone provider must allow the use of call by call pre fixes Instructions Configuring Call by Call Numbers For instructions see the Online Help at Telephony Call Handling Provider Prefixes ...

Page 120: ...ting IPv4 Addresses 131 Changing IPv6 Settings 134 Configuring a Static IP Route 136 Obtaining an IP Address Automatically 138 Configuring LAN Guest Access 141 Configuring Wake on LAN 143 Configuring USB Devices 144 Configuring and Using the Media Server 152 Assigning a FRITZ Box Name 154 Controlling Smart Home Devices 155 User Interface Home Network Menu 120 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 121: ... FRITZ Box along with their type of connection and properties and also offers a variety of settings options for these devices In addition to the central update function you also find here menus for configuring the LAN guest access and the media server Home Network menu Description of the Submenus The online help of the user interface includes a detailed description of the submenus User Interface H...

Page 122: ...On the Following Pages The following pages present information on important settings options and procedures included in this menu User Interface Home Network Menu 122 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 123: ...ess LAN for example computers PCs laptops mobile terminal devices tablets smartphones wireless repeaters TV sets Telephones all of the telephones connected with the FRITZ Box USB devices all connected USB devices for example USB storage disks USB flash drives USB printers USB mobile communica tions dongles Smart Home devices Smart Home devices connected with the FRITZ Box for example smart plugs o...

Page 124: ...tion Network device Network devices are devices that are connec ted with the FRITZ Box in one of the following ways with a network cable to a LAN port on the FRITZ Box via wireless LAN via the Internet with a VPN connection see page 100 Network All network devices on the FRITZ Box com prise a network Internet protocol Communication within the network takes place using the Internet protocol IP for ...

Page 125: ...yed A connection can be established with a network cable via wireless LAN or over VPN A network device that is sometimes connected with a network cable and some times via wireless LAN has two entries in the table one for each connection Inactive connections Even connections that are currently not ac tive are displayed Windows users If there are Windows computers in the home net work on which AVM p...

Page 126: ... table you can con figure various properties for instance port sharing The type of con nection is not listed in the table until the device is physically connected with the FRITZ Box Example The Add Device function is useful for vendors When a customer orders a new FRITZ Box she or he can have the vendor set up the net work in the FRITZ Box With the Add Device function this can be done without actu...

Page 127: ...ere never assigned This function is useful in the following situations in environments with walk in customers for example hotels cafés betting offices in households with children who often invite their friends to use the wireless LAN User Interface Home Network Menu 127 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 128: ...s 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 boxes are operating in router mode cascaded In both cases the boxes involved cannot have identical IPv4 networks The IPv4 address must be changed in at least one FRITZ Box Requirements The IPv4 set...

Page 129: ...n 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 devices IPv4 Address in Case of Emergency The FRITZ Box also has a fixed IPv4 address that cannot be changed The FRITZ Box always can be reached at this ...

Page 130: ...x and the subnet mask specify the IPv4 net work of the FRITZ Box The IPv4 address range available for the net work devices is determined by this network If either of these two val ues is changed a different network results Instructions Changing the IPv4 Settings For instructions see the Online Help at Home Network Home Network Overview Network Settings IPv4 Addresses button User Interface Home Net...

Page 131: ...nsures that all of the network devices connected with the FRITZ Box are loc ated 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 1...

Page 132: ... by the DHCP server the Obtain an IP address automatically must be enabled in the IPv4 settings of the net work devices see Obtaining an IP Address Automatically page 138 When a network device registers 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 Assigning the Same IPv4 Address ...

Page 133: ...o disable the DHCP server of the FRITZ Box You use a different DHCP server in your home network You would like to assign addresses to all of the network devices in the home network manually User Interface Home Network Menu 133 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 134: ...re preset upon delivery Topic Setting Unique Local Addresses ULA As long as there is no IPv6 Internet connection the FRITZ Box assigns 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 an...

Page 135: ...his subject see the online help of the FRITZ Box Instructions Changing the IPv6 Settings For instructions see the Online Help at Home Network Home Network Overview Network Settings IPv6 Addresses button User Interface Home Network Menu 135 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 136: ...ess Translation How Static IP Routes Work IP packets whose IP destination addresses are unknown are forwar ded to the Internet by default In the application described above because the FRITZ Box does not know the destination addresses that belong to the subnet it forwards the packet to the Internet To pre vent this from happening the FRITZ Box must know the network address of the subnet and the IP...

Page 137: ...lp at Home Network Home Net work Overview Network Settings IPv4 Routes button Instructions Configuring a Static IPv6 Route For instructions see the Online Help at Home Network Home Net work Overview IPv6 Routes IPv6 Routes button User Interface Home Network Menu 137 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 138: ...ress Automatically in Windows 1 In Windows 10 and 7 click Start In Windows 8 press the Windows key and the Q key at the same time 2 Enter ncpa cpl in the search field and press Enter 3 Click 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 Cl...

Page 139: ... device receives an IP address from the FRITZ Box Obtaining an IP Address Automatically in Mac OS X 1 Select the System Preferences in the Apple menu 2 In the System Preferences window click Network 3 In the Network window select the Ethernet entry from the Show list 4 Switch to the TCP IP settings page and select the Using DHCP option from the Configure IPv4 drop down menu 5 Click OK The network ...

Page 140: ...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 User Interface Home Network Menu 140 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 141: ...essly via wireless LAN Criteria The access profile Guest is set for the LAN guest access This access profile can be edited in the Internet Filters Access Profiles menu These activities are permitted and prohibited on the guest access Your Guests Can Your Guests Cannot Surf the web according to the fil ters you specified Access the contents of the home network Send and receive e mail Configure sett...

Page 142: ...onnection itself that is it is not configured as an IP client You have a network cable at hand Instructions Configuring LAN Guest Access For instructions see the Online Help at Home Network Home Network Overview Network Settings User Interface Home Network Menu 142 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 143: ... LAN both for IPv4 and 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 operation Instructions Configuring Wake on LAN For instructions see the Online Help at Home Network Home Network Overview Network C...

Page 144: ...vices jointly and simultaneously Suitable USB Devices The following USB devices can be connected to the FRITZ Box 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 User Interface Home Network Menu 144 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 145: ...a value of 500 mA Otherwise errors on the USB devices and even damage to the FRITZ Box may occur UMTS modems can have very high power consumption For this reason do not operate a UMTS modem directly on the FRITZ Box but on an active hub with its own power supply Do not conduct any updates for USB devices that are connected with the computer via the FRITZ Box USB remote connection User Interface Ho...

Page 146: ...s Connecting and Configuring USB Storage Media Click Remove Safely before removing a USB storage medium from the FRITZ Box This ensures that all data transmission has been com pleted 1 Connect the USB storage device to the USB port on the FRITZ Box The USB storage medium will be re indexed and you can access the stored contents Configuring Access Rights for USB Storage Media Under System FRITZ Box...

Page 147: ...le click the Standard TCP IP Port entry 5 Click Next and enter fritz box in the Printer Name or IP Address field 6 Enter any name you wish in the Port name field and click Next 7 Select the Custom option and click Settings 8 Enable the Raw option and enter 9100 in the Port number field 9 Click OK click Next and confirm with Finish and Close 10 In the Printer name Properties window switch to the Po...

Page 148: ...ter 4 In the Add Printer window select The printer that I want isn t listed and then Next 5 Enable the option Add a printer using TCP IP address or hostname and click Next 6 Enter fritz box in the Hostname or IP address field If the FRITZ Box is configured as a wireless repeater or an IP client enter here the IP address at which the FRITZ Box can be reached in the network 7 Click Next 8 Click Next...

Page 149: ... I want isn t listed 5 Enable the option Add a printer using TCP IP address or hostname and click Next 6 Enter fritz box in the Hostname or IP address field If the FRITZ Box is configured as a wireless repeater or an IP client enter here the IP address at which the FRITZ Box can be reached in the network 7 Click Next 8 Select the printer manufacturer and model and click Next 9 If the Printer Shari...

Page 150: ...r fritz box in the Address field If the FRITZ Box is configured as a wireless repeater or an IP client enter here the IP address at which it can be reached in the network 7 In the Use list select the printer 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 print er for in...

Page 151: ...rk USB Devices USB Settings menu in the user interface offers the following settings for the USB ports Power Mode USB 3 0 Green Mode USB 2 0 Full power up to 3 times faster than USB 2 0 Reduced power Increased power consumption Reduced power consumption Preset for the port on the back Preset for the port on the side Operating USB devices at a USB port in Power Mode may result in slower data transm...

Page 152: ...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 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 medium o...

Page 153: ... the UPnP AV standard Instructions Configuring and Using the Media Server For instructions see the Online Help at Home Network Media Server Settings Home Network Media Server Web Radio and Home Network Media Server Podcast User Interface Home Network Menu 153 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 154: ...ssigning a Name The name is adopted in the following areas of your home network Name of the wireless radio network SSID Name of the guest radio 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 device overview in MyFRITZ Instructions Assigning a FRITZ Box Name For in...

Page 155: ...tor controls With outlet switches you can control the power supply to connected devices by schedule and record the devices energy consumption With radiator controls you can control the room temperature automatically and save energy costs The Smart Home devices can be configured and controlled on the computer table or smartphone and even via the Internet from on the go Example Configuration DSL Use...

Page 156: ...ting Up a Group For instructions see the Online Help at Home Network Smart Home Instructions Configuring Automatic Switching For instructions see the Online Help at Home Network Smart Home Edit Smart Home Device Automatic Switching User Interface Home Network Menu 156 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 157: ...eless Menu Wireless Menu Settings and Features 158 Switching the Wireless Radio Network On and Off 160 Selecting the Radio Channel 161 Configuring Wireless Guest Access 163 User Interface Wireless Menu 157 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 158: ... In this menu you can also set up a schedule for your wireless radio networks and change the operating mode of the FRITZ Box so that it can be used as a wire less repeater if needed Wireless menu Description of the Submenus The online help of the user interface includes a detailed description of the submenus User Interface Wireless Menu 158 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 159: ...On the Following Pages The following pages present information on important settings options and procedures included in this menu User Interface Wireless Menu 159 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 160: ... the settings for the wire less switching schedule from the FRITZ Box You can also configure a separate wireless LAN switching schedule for the connected AVM devices Instructions Switching the Wireless Network On and Off Manually You can switch the wireless network on and off in the following ways with the WLAN button on the FRITZ Box by keypad code using a connected telephone see Instructions Swi...

Page 161: ... Less busy therefore less interference Disadvan tages Subject to heavy use therefore often lots of interference Lower range only sup ported by newer clients Recom mendation Use for applications that require a low to normal throughput rate for instance reading and writing e mail Use for applications that rely on a steady high throughput rate for instance streaming Wireless Auto Channel With the Set...

Page 162: ...an automatically switch the frequency band used by dual band wireless devices For this the registered wireless devices are controlled so that they log in to the less busy frequency band and thus take better advantage of the wire less spectrum available on both frequency bands Instructions Adjusting the Radio Channel Settings Manually For instructions see the Online Help at Wireless Radio Channel U...

Page 163: ... log in with their own smart phones tablets laptops or other network devices The guest access can require your guests to confirm your terms of use when they register and notify you about all guest devices registering and de registering Your Guests Can Your Guests Cannot Surf the web according to the fil ters you specified Access the contents of the home network Send and receive e mail Configure se...

Page 164: ... DSL Requirements The FRITZ Box is not configured as an IP client Instructions Configuring Wireless Guest Access For instructions see the Online Help at Wireless Guest Access User Interface Wireless Menu 164 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 165: ...User Interface DECT Menu DECT Menu Settings and Features 166 Enabling DECT Eco 167 Allowing Non encrypted Connections 168 Switching DECT On and Off 169 User Interface DECT Menu 165 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 166: ...rated in the FRITZ Box DECT menu Description of the Submenus The online help of the user interface includes a detailed description of the submenus On the Following Pages The following pages present information on important settings options and procedures included in this menu User Interface DECT Menu 166 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 167: ...dio network of the FRITZ Box and the telephones is switched off As soon as a call arrives or you press a key on a cordless telephone the DECT radio network is switched back on Requirements In the user interface the DECT Eco supported option must be displayed for each telephone under DECT DECT Monitor The following devices may not be registered with the FRITZ Box FRITZ DECT devices with a switchabl...

Page 168: ...gistering FRITZ DECT Repeater or FRITZ Box in DECT repeater mode DECT Eco HD telephony Own ring tones for FRITZ Fon Playback of web radio or podcast with FRITZ Fon Display of background image or photos of callers on FRITZ Fon Rendering audio files from the FRITZ Box media server with FRITZ Fon Requirements DECT settings can be changed only if the following prerequisite is met At least one DECT cor...

Page 169: ... interface Then the registered DECT devices will lose their connections to the FRITZ Box but remain registered with it When you switch DECT back on the connections will be restored Instructions Switching DECT On and Off 1 Open the FRITZ Box user interface see page 60 2 Select the DECT Base Station menu 3 Enable or disable the DECT base station enabled checkbox 4 Click Apply User Interface DECT Men...

Page 170: ...User Interface Diagnostics Menu Diagnostics Menu Settings and Features 171 Starting the Function Diagnostics 172 Using Security Diagnostics 174 User Interface Diagnostics Menu 170 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 171: ... opened which users are logged in and which wireless devices are connected In the case of an error the results of the function and security diagnostics can be saved and sent to the AVM Support team Diagnostics menu Description of the Submenus The online help of the user interface includes a detailed description of the submenus On the Following Pages The following pages present information on impor...

Page 172: ...cs The following areas are checked Area Checkpoint Status FRITZ Box 7590 Name of the FRITZ Box FRITZ Box version FRITZ OS up to date Registration Configured kind of login to the FRITZ Box user interface LAN Allocation of LAN ports Power settings on LAN ports Wireless LAN Wireless LAN frequency band enabled disabled with wireless LAN Number of wireless LAN devices connec ted Security settings DECT ...

Page 173: ...elephone numbers Count and number of own telephone numbers 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 Wireless environ ment Wireless LAN frequency band with number of wireless radio networks on the same or an adjacent channel Instructions Starting Function Dia...

Page 174: ... much more Security Diagnostics Test Points The following areas are checked Area Checkpoint Status FRITZ OS FRITZ Box version FRITZ OS up to date Login Configured kind of login to the FRITZ Box user interface Internet connection Opened ports on the FRITZ Box Protocols used on these ports Port sharing for home network devices to the Internet Filters for Internet access Wireless Properties and setti...

Page 175: ...network and for access from the Internet Time at which the FRITZ Box last logged in and the IP address it used to do so FRITZ NAS Access rights to the FRITZ Box storage media with the following details Which user has access to which storage media Which rights write and read are included Is access permitted only via the home network or also from the Internet Instructions Using Security Diagnostics ...

Page 176: ...ing a FRITZ Box Password 179 Creating FRITZ Box Users 182 Configuring Push Services 186 Selecting Signaling of the Info LED 188 Locking Buttons 189 Updating FRITZ OS 190 Saving Settings 195 Loading Settings 196 Restarting 197 User Interface System Menu 176 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 177: ...oti fication services inform you about the activities of the FRITZ Box and assist you in saving your passwords and FRITZ Box settings In addition to allocating rights in the user administration the System menu entries also allow the settings of the FRITZ Box to be saved and restored In the Update menu you can also specify how the operating FRITZ OS system is kept up to date System menu User Interf...

Page 178: ...of the user interface includes a detailed description of the submenus On the Following Pages The following pages present information on important settings options and procedures included in this menu User Interface System Menu 178 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 179: ...nterface of your FRITZ Box is protected from the outset The preset network key is found here on the bottom of the FRITZ Box on the enclosed FRITZ Notice If needed you can replace the preconfigured password with a FRITZ Box password of your own With the FRITZ Box password it is not possible to access the FRITZ Box from the Internet For Internet access to the FRITZ Box you also need an account as a ...

Page 180: ...Box user receives her or his own password for opening the user interface Scope of access With the FRITZ Box pass word access to all con tents and settings in the FRITZ Box is permitted For each FRITZ Box user in the user account you define which contents and settings of the FRITZ Box the given user is allowed to access Kind of access Login to the user interface is permitted from devices located in...

Page 181: ...re the Forgot password push service When you have forgotten a password the FRITZ Box sends an access link to the e mail address you specified Using this link you can set a new password If you lose your FRITZ Box password and did not configure the Forgot password push service you will have to restore the factory settings to the FRITZ Box and you will have to reconfigure all of your personal set tin...

Page 182: ...RITZ Box Do not create any user accounts for temporary users like weekend guests for example whom you would like to grant Internet access over your FRITZ Box temporarily Use the guest access of the FRITZ Box instead see Configuring Wireless Guest Access page 163 Password Protection To protect the FRITZ Box with a password you can either use a FRITZ Box password or set up FRITZ Box accounts These p...

Page 183: ...er account you define which contents and settings of the FRITZ Box the given user is allowed to access Kind of access Login to the user inter face is permitted from devices located in the home network of the FRITZ Box A FRITZ Box user can also log in to the FRITZ Box user inter face with the appropri ate user rights from the Internet User Interface System Menu 183 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 184: ...ins with a letter from a to z in upper or lower case and has a maximum of 32 char acters Characters Allowed for User Names Illegal Characters for User Names Letters from a to z in lower case and upper case Letter ß Umlauts ä ö ü in upper and lower case Numerals 0 to 9 Spaces Special characters _ Special characters User Interface System Menu 184 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 185: ... ö ü in upper and lower case Numerals 0 to 9 Spaces Special characters _ Special characters Keep your passwords in a safe place Configure the Forgot password push service When you have forgotten a password the FRITZ Box sends an access link to the e mail address you specified Using this link you can set a new password Instructions Configuring FRITZ Box Users For instructions see the Online Help at...

Page 186: ...the following FRITZ Box activities Push Service Function FRITZ Box info Sends you regular e mail messages with data on FRITZ Box usage and connections Answering machine Forwards messages recorded on the FRITZ Box answering machines to the specified e mail address Calls Sends you e mail when calls arrive either only for missed calls or for all calls Smart Home Sends you the status of the Smart Home...

Page 187: ...ress if you have forgotten your password Current IP address Sends the IP address assigned by the Internet provider every time the Internet connection is established Change notice Sends you an e mail every time changes are made to a FRITZ Box setting or when poten tially security relevant events occur Instructions Enabling Push Service For instructions see the Online Help at Overview Wizards Instru...

Page 188: ...es when there are new messages on 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 Internet package stipulated in the Internet Online Monitor Online Meter has been exhausted The Info LED will then flash when the configured volume has been exceeded Instructions LED Info F...

Page 189: ... the wireless network of the FRITZ Box can be switched off at the touch of a button If this happens by accident in some cases it may take some time before the cause is found and the wireless LAN radio network can be restored to all FRITZ Box users in the home network Instructions Locking the Buttons of the FRITZ Box For instructions see the Online Help at System Buttons and LEDs Keylock User Inter...

Page 190: ...TZ Box products in your FRITZ OS home network see page 190 This keeps your FRITZ products up to date and ensures optimum synchronization of all devices in your home network Regular updates also protect from hacker attacks Instructions Updating FRITZ OS via Wizard Interrupting the FRITZ OS update could damage your FRITZ Box Do not clear the connection between FRITZ OS and the computer during a FRIT...

Page 191: ...shing the FRITZ OS update is finished Instructions Updating FRITZ OS Manually In some cases it is not possible to perform an automatic update Then you have the option of performing an update manually Interrupting the FRITZ OS update could damage your FRITZ Box Do not clear the connection between FRITZ OS and the computer during a FRITZ Box update and do not unplug the power cord Perform the manual...

Page 192: ...arts flashing The FRITZ OS update is complete when the Info LED stops flashing Information on the Automatic Update Function FRITZ Box searches for updates periodically A new version of FRITZ OS can contain improvements bug fixes and important security updates as well as significant new functions For secure reliable use of your FRITZ Box we recommend updating the FRITZ OS regularly With the automat...

Page 193: ...es automatically recom mended The FRITZ Box indicates that a new version of FRITZ OS is available on the Overview page You start the update yourself see Instructions Updating FRITZ OS via Wizard page 190 Updates which AVM regards as neces sary for continued secure and reliable operation for instance security updates will be installed automa tically The FRITZ Box selects a suitable time for the upd...

Page 194: ...tomatically The FRITZ Box selects a suitable time for the update generally at night During the installation all Internet and telephony connections will be inter rupted briefly Instructions Configuring Automatic Update For instructions see the Online Help at System Update Automatic Update Disabling Automatic Update For instructions see the Online Help at Internet Account Information AVM Services Us...

Page 195: ...n load the saved settings into a FRITZ Box of another model Saving FRITZ NAS Data If you have saved data on the internal storage of your FRITZ Box you should back them up as well For instructions see Saving FRITZ NAS Storage page 207 Instructions Saving Settings Automatically For instructions see the Online Help at System Push Service Push Services Instructions Saving Settings Manually For instruc...

Page 196: ...ttings into a FRITZ Box of the same model You can load the saved settings into another FRITZ Box of a differ ent model When restoring your FRITZ Box settings you can chose whether to restore all settings or only certain selected ones Instructions Loading Settings For instructions see the Online Help at System Backup Restore User Interface System Menu 196 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 197: ...s in the System Event Log menu are deleted Settings and adjustments you made in the FRITZ Box remain intact To delete all of the settings you made in the FRITZ Box see Restoring Factory Settings page 258 Instructions Restarting on the Device 1 Remove the power adapter of the FRITZ Box from the electrical outlet 2 Wait 5 seconds 3 Plug the power adapter back in to the outlet Restarting the FRITZ Bo...

Page 198: ...User Interface Wizards Menu Using Wizards 199 User Interface Wizards Menu 198 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 199: ... functions All settings options are commented on in detail Follow the wizard s instructions in each window and configure your settings Wizards menu When you cancel a wizard any entries you made during the course of using the wizard are discarded User Interface Wizards Menu 199 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 200: ...figuring and checking your Internet con nection Check the Status of the FRITZ Box Diagnostics of the functional status of your FRITZ Box its Internet connection and the home network connection to the FRITZ Box Security Diagnostics of FRITZ Box settings that regulate access to the FRITZ Box from the Internet or in the home network Indications of potentially insecure set tings Save and Restore Setti...

Page 201: ...us and usage data Instructions Starting Wizards 1 Open a web browser 2 Enter http fritz box in the address field 3 Click the Wizards menu 4 Start the wizard of your choice with a mouse click 5 Follow the instructions the wizard displays on the screen User Interface Wizards Menu 201 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 202: ...FRITZ NAS FRITZ NAS Features 203 Expanding FRITZ NAS Storage 205 Displaying FRITZ NAS Storage in a File Manager 206 Saving FRITZ NAS Storage 207 FRITZ NAS 202 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 203: ...ITZ Box memory The FRITZ Box storage is composed of Internal memory Configured online storage Connected USB storage media Areas of the FRITZ NAS User Interface No Area Function 1 Toolbar Uploading and downloading files Editing folders and folder contents Shared folders and files that are released for sharing from the Internet View list and tile view Refresh 2 Search mask Search for file names 3 Pa...

Page 204: ...e address bar 3 If password protection is configured Log in to your FRITZ Box FRITZ NAS opens and displays the storage media enabled in the FRITZ Box Instructions Starting FRITZ NAS in the Internet 1 Open a web browser 2 Enter myfritz net in the address bar of the browser 3 Log in with e mail address and MyFRITZ password 4 Click FRITZ NAS the user interface FRITZ NAS opens and displays the storage...

Page 205: ...edia of the FRITZ 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 she or he is allowed to access Instructions Configuring Online Storage For instructions see the Online Help at Home Network Storage NAS Instructions Con...

Page 206: ...er 1 Open Windows Explorer 2 Enter fritz nas in the address bar The NAS storage of your FRITZ Box is displayed in Windows Explorer You can list rename copy and delete files Instructions Displaying FRITZ NAS Storage in OS X Finder 1 Click 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 nas ...

Page 207: ...y 1 Open FRITZ NAS 2 Select the data you would like to save 3 Click in the FRITZ NAS toolbar the icon for downloading select a storage location for the data and save with OK The selected data are copied to a ZIP file in the download order you specified This concludes the saving of your data from the internal memory of the FRITZ Box FRITZ NAS 207 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 208: ...ccess to the FRITZ Box 209 Creating a New MyFRITZ Account 211 Using an Existing MyFRITZ Account 212 Configuring the MyFRITZ App with Android 213 Configuring the MyFRITZ App with iOS 215 Using MyFRITZ 216 MyFRITZ 208 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 209: ...hen you re on the go Kind of Access MyFRITZ Access Via mobile device MyFRITZ App MyFRITZ App 2 Via web browser The myfritz net website Possible Uses What information and data you can access via MyFRITZ depends on the rights enabled in the account of your FRITZ Box user If needed adjust the rights in the FRITZ Box user account Can Be Used with MyFRITZ Authorization Call list View the call list of y...

Page 210: ...ITZ App available for Android and iOS free of charge or the MyFRITZ App 2 available for Android free of charge is installed on your smartphone or tablet Not required for use of the myfritz net website An account as FRITZ Box user has been set up for you in your FRITZ Box Not required for use of the MyFRITZ App 2 A MyFRITZ account was created and your FRITZ Box is registered with this account Not r...

Page 211: ...ernet You can access your e mail on the device used Rules for Passwords Comply with the following rules when assigning a password for your MyFRITZ account Your MyFRITZ password must be different from the password of your FRITZ Box user account Use a password rated as secure Select a password with at least twelve characters which includes capitals and lower case letters as well as numerals and spec...

Page 212: ...ice with your existing MyFRITZ account and delete the old device there If you created a bookmark for access via MyFRITZ in your web browser this bookmark will then route you to the user interface of the new FRITZ Box Registering Multiple FRITZ Boxes If needed you can also register multiple FRITZ Boxes with your MyFRITZ account Each FRITZ Box is then registered with the MyFRITZ account via its own ...

Page 213: ...oid mobile device is connected with your FRITZ Box via wireless LAN Only when using the MyFRITZ App not required for use with the MyFRITZ App 2 A MyFRITZ account was set up Your FRITZ Box is registered with this MyFRITZ account An account as FRITZ Box user has been set up for you in your FRITZ Box Instructions Configuring the MyFRITZ App 1 Update your software of your FRITZ Box to the latest versi...

Page 214: ... Google Play Store FRITZ OS 6 50 or higher Install the MyFRITZ App 2 on your Android mobile device FRITZ OS 6 40 or lower Install the MyFRITZ App on your Android mobile device 4 Open the MyFRITZ App 5 To register with the FRITZ Box enter the required data MyFRITZ 214 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 215: ...8 0 or later A MyFRITZ account was set up Your FRITZ Box is registered with this MyFRITZ account An account as FRITZ Box user has been set up for you in your FRITZ Box Your mobile Apple device is connected with your FRITZ Box via wireless LAN Instructions Configuring the MyFRITZ App 1 Install the MyFRITZ App on your mobile Apple device 2 Open the MyFRITZ App enter the password for the user inter f...

Page 216: ...or the myfritz net Website You are using the latest version of the app or a current web browser A MyFRITZ account was set up The FRITZ BoxAccess from the Internet allowed option is enabled in your user account This is not necessary if you only intend to use MyFRITZ in the FRITZ Box home network Instructions Using MyFRITZ via Smartphone or Tablet 1 Open the MyFRITZ App 2 Where applicable enter the ...

Page 217: ... on Keypad Codes 218 Configuration on the Telephone 219 Operation at the Telephone 232 Operation on the Telephone ISDN Convenience Features 244 Restoring Factory Settings with the Telephone 246 Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes 217 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 218: ...ITZ Box How It Works Keypad codes are combinations of keys for instance 811 1 which you enter on the telephone keypad Entering Keypad Codes A keypad code can contain the following characters the numer als 0 to 9 Depending on the type of telephone here is how to dial keypad codes Type of Telephone Dial Keypad Code Telephone without call button Pick up the handset Enter the keypad code Hang up Telep...

Page 219: ...1 and 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 automatic outside dialing 11 0 FON 1 12 0 FON 2 Wait for acknowledgment tone Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes 219 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 220: ...de Dialing for the FON 1 or FON 2 Port Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button Enable automatic outside dialing 11 1 FON 1 12 1 FON 2 Wait for acknowledgment tone Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes 220 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 221: ... FRITZ Box establishes a second con nection 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 num...

Page 222: ...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 Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes 222 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 223: ...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 Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Code...

Page 224: ... 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 Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes 224 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 225: ...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 226: ... 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 Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes 226 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 227: ...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 228: ... 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 Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes 228 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 229: ...ou 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 should also ...

Page 230: ...io network of your FRITZ Box can be switched on and off using a connected telephone Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button Switch wireless LAN on 96 1 Wait for acknowledgment tone Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes 230 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 231: ...ctions Switching Wireless LAN Off Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button Switch wireless LAN off 96 0 Wait for acknowledgment tone Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes 231 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 232: ...hine on or off and to listen to messages Here is how to establish a connection to 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 Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes 232 FRITZ...

Page 233: ... mes sages 3 Answering machine on off 4 Record a greeting 1 Greeting message 2 Greeting for announcement mode 3 Closing message 1 Listen to all greet ings select greeting with 2 5 Delete greet ing announcement 8 Record greeting end with 1 5 Enable record ing announcement mode no messages recorded in announce ment mode Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes 233 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 234: ...at have already been accepted by an answering machine This can be the FRITZ Box answering machine or a connected answering 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 Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes 234 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 235: ...nterface 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 Controlling FRITZ Box with ...

Page 236: ...all 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 see the telephone book in the user interface When party 2 accepts the call connect party 1 and party 2 with each other On cordless telephones 4 Others If party 2 cannot be reached back to party 1 R1 Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad ...

Page 237: ...l Dialing rules are disregarded for this call Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button Select your telephone number Landline 111 Internet telephone number 1 under Telephone Numbers in the user interface 121 Internet telephone number 2 122 Other Internet telephone numbers 123 and so on Enter the external telephone number Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes 237 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 238: ...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 Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes 238 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 239: ...nal or external tele phone number When party 2 accepts the call establish the three party conference R3 If party 2 cannot be reached 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 R...

Page 240: ...Telephone 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 Alternate 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 ...

Page 241: ...ad shortcuts you can control services and features in your telephone provider s network For information about which keypad shortcuts you can use contact your telephone provider Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button Press the following keys Seq is the keypad shortcut Seq Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes 241 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 242: ...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 Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes 242 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 243: ...Instructions Disabling an Alarm Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button Switch alarm off 881 Wait for acknowledgment tone Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes 243 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 244: ...and external calls in the follow ing cases The telephone number called is busy You will be called back when the telephone number is free again The party called did not accept your call You will be called back the next time the party ends a call Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button Press the following key before hanging up 5 Wait for acknowledgment tone Controlling FRITZ Box wit...

Page 245: ...sing her or his caller ID This feature has to be enabled for your ISDN line Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button During a call or after the caller hangs up press the following keys R 39 Tracing is enabled For more information on the tracing feature contact your ISDN provider Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes 245 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 246: ...Z Box is reset to its factory settings Consequences of Resetting All settings you made in the FRITZ Box will be deleted The internal memory of the FRITZ Box is deleted Contents on FRITZ NAS messages on the answering machine and received faxes will be discarded The preconfigured FRITZ Box password is restored The preconfigured network key and the preconfigured name of the wireless radio network SSI...

Page 247: ...ding Factory Settings Telephone without Call Button Telephone with Call Button Restore factory settings to FRITZ Box 991 15901590 Wait for acknowledgment tone Controlling FRITZ Box with Keypad Codes 247 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 248: ...Malfunctions Troubleshooting Procedures 249 Troubleshooting Chart 250 Opening the User Interface with the Emergency IP Address 253 Knowledge Base 255 Support 256 Malfunctions 248 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 249: ... Error Scenario Remedy No access to the user interface Troubleshooting chart see page 250 Comprehensive help for problems with Connections Configuration Telephony Internet Wireless LAN etc Knowledge Base see page 255 Troubleshooting chart and Knowledge Base do not offer a solution Support see page 256 Malfunctions 249 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 250: ...ss LAN adapter not ready for opera tion Switch on your computer s wire less LAN adapter For details con sult the manual of your computer Wireless radio network of the FRITZ Box switched off When the WLAN LED is off press the WLAN button on the FRITZ Box Hold it down until the WLAN LED begins flashing Computer can not find the wireless net work of the FRITZ Box Enable the Name of the radio network ...

Page 251: ... tion does not allow the FRITZ Box address 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 browser settings For more information on this see the help of your web browser The user inter face does not open Computer is not configured to obtain IP address auto matically On your computer enable the set ting Obtain an IP addres...

Page 252: ... Change the positions of the FRITZ Box and the wireless devices Do not place the FRITZ Box in the corner of a room Do not place the FRITZ Box directly next to or beneath an obstacle 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 Wireless LAN connection interrupted Radio channel with heavy inte...

Page 253: ...o open the user interface with the emergency IP address must be connected by network cable to a LAN port of the FRITZ Box This computer is not connected with the FRITZ Box via LAN guest access Instructions Opening the User Interface with the Emergency IP Address 1 Clear all other connections between your FRITZ Box and other network devices 2 If your computer is connected with the FRITZ Box over wi...

Page 254: ... not displayed you have to assign the IP address 169 254 1 2 to the network adapter connected with the FRITZ Box Instructions from the AVM Knowledge Base can be viewed by searching in Google for Configuring a network adapter to access the user interface with emergency IP address Malfunctions 254 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 255: ...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 256 AVM Knowledge Base The AVM Knowledge Base is available online at en avm de service Malfunctions 255 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 256: ...Support by e mail 1 Start a web browser on your computer tablet or smartphone 2 Enter the following address https en avm de service 3 Select from the Service area the model for which you need support 4 Enter a keyword in the search field of the Knowledge Base or select an FAQ frequently asked question 5 If you need more help click the Submit support request but ton 6 Fill out the form and then cli...

Page 257: ...Decommissioning Restoring Factory Settings 258 Disposal 260 Decommissioning 257 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 258: ... FRITZ Box is to be resold to another user The FRITZ Box is to be disposed of Consequences of Resetting Resetting the FRITZ Box has the following effects All settings you made in the FRITZ Box will be deleted The internal memory of the FRITZ Box is deleted In addition to contents on FRITZ NAS messages received on the answering machine and faxes will be discarded The network key of the factory sett...

Page 259: ...actory Settings When the factory settings are restored to the FRITZ Box all of the set tings are restored to their condition upon delivery 1 Open the FRITZ Box user interface see page 60 2 In the FRITZ Box user interface select the System Backup menu 3 Select the Factory Settings tab 4 Click the Load Factory Settings button The FRITZ Box is reset to its factory settings All data have been deleted ...

Page 260: ... household 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 FRITZ Box and all electronic components and devices included with delivery at a collection point in your local community for the disposal of electric and electronic appliances Decommissioning 260 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 261: ...Appendix Technical Specifications 262 Drilling Template 266 Legal 268 Information on Cleaning 270 Appendix 261 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 262: ... Hz Certification Conforms to CE standards Internal memory 512 MB Ambient Conditions Property Value Operating temperature 0 C 40 C Storage temperature 20 C 70 C Relative humidity operation 10 90 Relative humidity storage 5 95 Power Consumption Energy Use Property Value Maximum power consumption 30 W Appendix 262 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 263: ...ort via an RJ45 socket for connecting to a modem or a router DSL DSL telephone socket VDSL ADSL modem for use with VDSL also IP based also vectoring and supervectoring and ITU G 993 2 5 or ADSL ADSL2 also IP based Annex J or ITU G 992 3 Annex B or J Telephone socket for connecting to the analog network or ISDN TAE RJ11 2 a b ports with RJ11 sockets for connecting two ana log terminal devices ISDN ...

Page 264: ... radio networks wireless standard data rate IEEE 802 11a 54 IEEE 802 11b 11 IEEE 802 11g 54 IEEE 802 11n 800 including 256QAM IEEE 802 11ac 1733 Wireless LAN Radio Frequencies Frequency Frequency Range Maximum Transmitter Power 2 4 2400 2483 100 1 2 5150 5350 200 5 2 2 5470 5725 1000 DECT Radio Frequencies Frequency Frequency Range and Transmitter Power DECT Frequency range 1880 1900 Maximum trans...

Page 265: ...Tones Beep Tone Sequence Busy signal 500 ms tone 500 ms pause 20 ms Dial tone 1 s tone 4 s pause 100 ms Appendix 265 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 266: ...ur FRITZ Box The drilling template assists you in marking the holes needed to mount the FRITZ Box on a wall Be sure to print out the figure of the drilling template in its original size or 100 Do not enlarge it adjust its size reformat or rescale it in your printer settings Appendix 266 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 267: ...Appendix 267 FRITZ Box 7590 197 mm This page must be printed out at a size of 100 Do not enlarge it adjust its size reformat or rescale it in your printer settings ...

Page 268: ...ar and tear or defects in the environment of the system third party hardware or software We may at 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 requir...

Page 269: ...mbH Alt Moabit 95 D 10559 Berlin AVM in the Internet en avm de Declaration of CE Conformity AVM declares herewith that the device is compliant with the basic requirements and the relevant rules in directives 2014 53 EU 2009 125 EC and 2011 65 EU The long version of the declaration of CE conformity is available at en avm de ce Appendix 269 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 270: ...ng your FRITZ 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 Appendix 270 FRITZ Box 7590 ...

Page 271: ...ents 16 Index 271 call holding 240 missed 106 186 186 picking up 234 transfer 236 call block 114 call diversion configuring 113 221 for all calls 221 for FON port 225 227 for telephone number 223 switching off 222 224 call list 106 209 call waiting 79 call by call 119 callback 244 CE conformity declaration 269 choice of location 262 cleaning 9 270 CLIR 238 codes for FRITZ Box 265 conference call 2...

Page 272: ... address automatically 138 overview 124 via USB 144 via wireless LAN 49 connecting network devices Smart Home device 155 connection data 186 connections ports 21 consultation 240 contacts 108 conventions 13 conversation missed 106 copyright 269 cordless telephone registering 23 52 searching 23 corless telephone configuring 200 corporate info 269 customer service 256 D data push services 186 restor...

Page 273: ...rd 187 forwarding calls 113 221 frequency ranges in wireless LAN 161 FRITZ App Fon 56 FRITZ Box name 154 FRITZ Box users 182 184 FRITZ NAS access by computer 206 expanding storage 205 password protection 205 saving data 207 user interface 203 FRITZ OS factory settings 246 258 FRITZ Box name 154 loading settings 196 push service 187 saving settings 195 update 190 200 user interface 60 version 85 wi...

Page 274: ...telephone number 78 237 Internet use blocking websites 89 91 filter lists 91 prioritizing 93 push service 186 time limits 89 IP address emergency IP 253 in Linux 140 in Windows 138 in Mac OS X 139 obtaining automatically 138 push service 187 IP telephone 54 IP based line 36 iPhone 56 IPv4 128 IPv6 102 134 ISDN devices 54 ISDN line 46 K keypad codes 217 241 keypad shortcuts 241 L LAN connecting 47 ...

Page 275: ...work connections 124 network key 14 50 network settings DHCP server 131 IPv4 128 IPv6 102 134 static IP route 136 night service 160 notifications 186 O online help 12 open source 265 operating system 190 operation by telephone 217 244 operation requirements 27 P package contents 16 paging call 23 parental controls 89 password for FRITZ Box 180 182 password protection forgot password 187 FRITZ Box ...

Page 276: ...erview 82 potential savings 82 saving power 82 smart home 83 USB settings 151 security check 200 checking 174 FRITZ Box password 179 FRITZ Box users 182 FRITZ OS update 190 info mail 187 password protection 180 182 push services 186 saving settings 195 200 user name 184 VPN 98 wireless LAN encryption 49 security diagnostics 174 200 service 256 session ID 65 65 setting up wireless LAN range 76 sett...

Page 277: ...14 call by call 119 configuring 78 78 200 200 dialing rule 118 for the next call 237 outgoing 237 237 suppressing 238 238 telephone system 18 telephones configuring 79 terminal devices configuring 79 terminal equipment connecting 18 test function diagnostics 172 200 security diagnostics 174 200 three party conference call 239 timeout 65 tones 265 tracing 245 transferring 236 troubleshooting 248 ty...

Page 278: ...Setup 51 wireless access point 18 wireless guest access 163 186 wireless LAN auto channel 161 band steering 162 computer 49 configuring radio network 158 encryption 49 extending range 76 location for the FRITZ Box 30 network key 14 49 50 radio channel 161 radio frequencies 161 264 reception 30 schedule 160 standards 263 switching on off by button 23 160 switching on off by telephone 230 WPS 51 wir...