16
Security and Handling
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Do not cover the FRITZ!Box.
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Do
not
install the FRITZ!Box during an electrical storm.
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Disconnect the FRITZ!Box from the power supply and
from the DSL or VDSL line during electrical storms.
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Never let liquids get inside the FRITZ!Box. Otherwise,
electric shocks or short circuits may result.
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The FRITZ!Box is intended for indoor use only.
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Do not open the FRITZ!Box housing. The device contains
hazardous components and should only be opened by
authorized repair technicians.
Handling the FRITZ!Box
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You can either place 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 155
.
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Place or hang the FRITZ!Box in a dry location that is free
of dust and protected from direct sunlight.
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For ideal operating conditions, mount the FRITZ!Box on a
wall with the cables connected on the bottom.
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When connecting FRITZ!Box to your computer using a
network cable, keep in mind that the cable can be no
longer than 100 m.
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If you would like to establish wireless connections be-
tween the FRITZ!Box and the computer, position the
FRITZ!Box at a central location.
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Make sure to keep sufficient distance from potential
sources of interference like microwave devices or elec-
tric devices with large metal housings.