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Configuring FRITZ!Box for operation as a DSL router (standard)
Your FRITZ!Box automatically connects to the Internet (operation as a DSL router) when you connect it to a DSL line and enter your Internet account information in the FRITZ!Box user interface. All connected devices (e.g. computers, telephones) can then use this Internet connection at the same time and have equal status.
Simply proceed as described below.
Note:Our documents generally refer to the latest version of the FRITZ!Box firmware.
1 Connecting FRITZ!Box to the DSL line
- Connect the FRITZ!Box to the DSL line as described in its manual.
2 Configuring FRITZ!Box
- Open the user interface of the FRITZ!Box.
- Start the Wizard to configure the Internet connection:
- If the FRITZ!Box has not been configured yet (factory settings are enabled):
- Assign a password to access the user interface of the FRITZ!Box, then click "Register" and "Next".
Fig.: Assigning a password for user interface
- Assign a password to access the user interface of the FRITZ!Box, then click "Register" and "Next".
- If you have already changed settings in the user interface:
- Click "Wizards" (on the left side under the main menu) and then "Check Internet Connection".
Fig.: Calling up the FRITZ!Box Wizards
- Click "Wizards" (on the left side under the main menu) and then "Check Internet Connection".
- If the FRITZ!Box has not been configured yet (factory settings are enabled):
- Check whether your Internet Service Provider is shown in the drop-down menu.
Important:
When the FRITZ!Box is configured for use in some countries, the drop-down menu is not shown. In this case, select the option "Internet connection via DSL" and click "Next".- If your Internet Service Provider is shown in the drop-down menu:
- Select your Internet Service Provider and click "Next".
- If your Internet Service Provider is not shown in the drop-down menu:
- Select the entry "other Internet Service Provider" and click "Next".
- If your Internet Service Provider is shown in the drop-down menu:
- Follow the instructions on the screen and enter the Internet account information you received from your Internet Service Provider in the corresponding fields.
Note:Should you have questions regarding the account information, consult your Internet Service Provider.
- Enable the option "Check the Internet connection after saving" and click "Next".
The FRITZ!Box now connects to the Internet using the account information you entered. Configuration is concluded when the message "The Internet connection check was successful" is displayed.