Meaning of the LEDs

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

Meaning of the LEDs

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:

LEDConditionMeaning / Function
Power/Cable on Power supply is connected and the cable connection is ready for operation
flashing Power supply is connected and the cable connection is being established or has been interrupted
Fon on A telephone connection is active
DECT on DECT is enabled
flashing Registration procedure for a DECT handset in progress.
WLAN on Wireless LAN is enabled
flashing
  • Adopting the wireless LAN settings
  • Switching the wireless LAN function on or off
  • Performing WPS
  • WPS procedure aborted: More than two WLAN devices are performing WPS at the same time. Repeat the WPS procedure.
Info on
  • Signals an event specified under "System/Info Display".
  • Stick & Surf procedure with FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick from AVM concluded.
flashing
  • Updating FRITZOS.
  • Signals an event specified under "System/Info Display".
  • Stick & Surf with the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick from AVM in progress.
  • Registration procedure for a DECT handset in progress.
flashes or lights red Error: Follow the instructions on the "Overview" page in the user interface.