Meaning of the LEDs

The FRITZ!Box has five LEDs which display various connection statuses and events.

Note:The "Info" LED can be assigned according to your wishes. For more information, see the instructions in "Info Display".

The following events and functions are signaled by LEDs:

LED	Condition	Meaning / Function
Power	on	The device has electric power.
Internet	on	An internet connection is active.
Internet	flashing	There is an active connection to a modem or router, but the internet connection is not enabled or is being established now.
WLAN	on	Wi-Fi is enabled.
WLAN	flashing	Switching the Wi-Fi function on or off Adopting the Wi-Fi network settings Performing WPS WPS procedure aborted: More than two wireless devices are performing WPS at the same time. Repeat the WPS procedure.
LAN	on	A network connection has been established to at least one connected network device.
Info	lights up green	Signals an event specified under "System / Buttons and LEDs "Info" Display". The Stick & Surf procedure has been concluded.
	flashing green	Updating FRITZ!OS. Signals an event specified under "System / Buttons and LEDs "Info" Display". Stick & Surf procedure in progress.
	flashes or lights up red	Error: Follow the instructions on the "Overview" page in the user interface.

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