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24.5

Loading Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

24.6

Disabling and Enabling Automatic Outside Dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . 153

25

Taking FRITZ!Box Out of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

25.1

Deleting User Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

25.2

Uninstalling Supplementary Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

26

Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

26.1

Network Access Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

26.2

Ports and Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

26.3

Router Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

26.4

User Interface and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

26.5

Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

26.6

Device Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

26.7

Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

27

Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

27.1

Documentation on the FRITZ!Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

27.2

Information in the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

27.3

Feedback on FRITZ!Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

27.4

Assistance from the Support Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Legal Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Legal Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Declaration of CE Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Disposal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Drilling Template. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

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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 6490 Cable, observe the fol-

lowing security instructions in order to protect yourself and

the FRITZ!Box from harm.

•

Because the FRITZ!Box has no On/Off switch, it must be

possible to disconnect the FRITZ!Box from the power

supply at any time.

–

Insert the power supply unit of the FRITZ!Box into an

electrical outlet that is easy to reach.

•

Overloaded outlets, extension cords and power strips

can lead to fires or electric shocks.

–

Avoid using socket 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.

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–

Do not cover the FRITZ!Box.

•

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 surfac-

es.

•

During electrical storms, lightning and electrical surges

present a danger to connected electrical devices.

–

Do FRITZ!Boxnot install the

during an electrical

storm.

–

During a storm, disconnect the FRITZ!Box from the

power supply and from the cable connection.

•

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.

Special Security Instructions for Your Cable Network

Connection

•

Outdated electrical and/or incorrect broadband cable in-

stallations can present a fire hazard by allowing ex-

tremely high equalizing current to flow through your de-

vice.

–

Make sure that the electrical installation complies

with the latest technical standards.

–

Inform yourself about the performance of your electri-

cal system, especially the power rating of power lines

and outlets.

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–

Make sure that the earthing contacts of your power

outlets are connected via a protective ground con-

ductor that is earthed along with the cable network

connection via the equipotential bonding bar, in ac-

cordance with the valid safety standards.

–

When in doubt, ask the service technician performing

installation or a competent electrician.

Handling the FRITZ!Box

•

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 166

.

•

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.

•

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.

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Conventions in the Manual

This manual uses the following symbols and emphases:

•

Quotation marks designate elements and features in the

user interface and paths.

Example:

Select the “Home Network/Smart Home” menu and then

click “Register New Device”.

•

Pointed brackets mark wild cards.

Example

Press the keys

sr

<Seq>. <Seq> stands for a keyboard

sequence.

•

Bold type emphasizes important words.

Example

Do

not

leave the page without saving.

•

Blue font in the text designates links and references

within this manual and addresses to be entered in the

browser.

Example

See also the information on

page 10

.

This symbol marks useful hints and tips.

This symbol indicates important instructions that must be

observed to avoid malfunctions.