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21

Assigning a FRITZ!Box Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

22

Controlling Smart Home Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

23

Configuring Internet Access for Guests . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

23.1

Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

23.2

Wireless Guest Access: Private Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

23.3

Configuring Guest Access on the LAN 4 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

24

Help in Case of Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

24.1

DSL Connection Not Established . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

24.2

The User Interface Does Not Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

24.3

Cannot Establish a Wireless LAN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

24.4

Wireless LAN Connection Interrupted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

25

Configuring FRITZ!Box on the Telephone. . . . . . . . . . . 167

25.1

Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

25.2

Do Not Disturb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

25.3

Call Diversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

25.4

Switching the Wireless Network On and Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

25.5

Loading Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

25.6

Disabling and Enabling Automatic Outside Dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . 173

26

Taking FRITZ!Box Out of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

26.1

Loading Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

26.2

Uninstalling Supplementary Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

27

Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

27.1

Ports and Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

27.2

Router Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

27.3

User Interface and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

27.4

Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

27.5

Device Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

27.6

Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

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28

Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

28.1

Documentation on the FRITZ!Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

28.2

Information in the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

28.3

Feedback on FRITZ!Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

28.4

Assistance from the Support Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

28.5

Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Legal Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Legal Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Declaration of CE Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Disposal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Drilling Template. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

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Security and Handling

Before installing and using the FRITZ!Box, please read the fol-

lowing security and handling instructions.

Safety Instructions

Before connecting the FRITZ!Box 7490, observe the following

security instructions in order to protect yourself and the

FRITZ!Box from harm.

•

Overloaded outlets, extension cords and power strips

can lead to fires or electric shocks.

–

Avoid using sockets strips and extension cords if at

all possible.

–

Do not connect multiple extension cords or socket

strips to each other.

•

Damage to electric wiring or gas or water pipes during

drilling can present a significant danger.

–

Before mounting the FRITZ!Box on the wall, make

sure that there are

no

electrical lines, gas or water

pipes located where you need to drill the holes. If

necessary, check the site with a pipe detector or con-

sult with qualified experts.

•

Heat accumulation can lead to overheating of the

FRITZ!Box and subsequently 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.

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•

The base of the FRITZ!Box can heat up during normal op-

eration. This heat can cause damage to heat-sensitive

surfaces.

–

Do not place the FRITZ!Box on heat-sensitive sur-

faces.

•

During electrical storms, lightning and electrical surges

present a danger to connected electrical devices.

–

Do not install the FRITZ!Box during an electrical

storm.

–

During a storm, disconnect the FRITZ!Box from the

power supply and from the DSL or VDSL line.

•

Moisture and liquids that find their way into the

FRITZ!Box can cause electric shocks or short circuits.

–

Only use the FRITZ!Box indoors.

–

Never let liquids get inside the FRITZ!Box.

•

The device contains hazardous components and should

only be opened by authorized repair technicians.

–

Do not open the FRITZ!Box housing.

Handling the FRITZ!Box

•

Insert the FRITZ!Box into an electrical outlet that is easy

to reach.

•

You can place the FRITZ!Box on a horizontal surface or

mount it on a wall. For a drilling template to mount the

FRITZ!Box on a wall, see

page 190

.

•

Place or hang the FRITZ!Box in a dry location that is free

of dust and protected from direct sunlight.

•

For ideal operating conditions, mount the FRITZ!Box on a

wall with the cables connected on the bottom.

•

When connecting the FRITZ!Box to your computer using a

network cable, keep in mind that the cable can be no

longer than 100 m.

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•

If you would like to establish wireless connections be-

tween the FRITZ!Box and the computer, position the

FRITZ!Box at a central location.

•

Make sure to keep sufficient distance from potential

sources of interference like microwave devices or elec-

tric devices with large metal housings.