Rules for Using USB Devices with the FRITZ!Box

Comply with the following rules to avoid data losses and damage to the FRITZ!Box or the USB storage medium.

Rules

• Make backups of your data. The FRITZ!Box cannot prevent data losses due to external influences (such as voltage spikes or drops during storms).
• Remove USB storage media safely: Before removing a USB storage medium from the FRITZ!Box, click on "Remove Safely" in the overview of USB devices and storage.
• Power supply: The FRITZ!Box can supply USB devices with up to 500 mA. If more power is needed, connect your USB devices via an active USB hub.
• When multiple USB devices without their own power supply are connected, the total power consumption must not exceed 500 mA.
• Some USB devices require more than one USB port for operation (for instance, hard drives with a USB Y cable). Do not connect such USB devices unless they have their own power supply; otherwise, connect them via an active hub.
• Whenever possible, only connect UMTS modems via an active USB hub. UMTS modems have very high power consumption.
• Do not conduct any updates for USB devices that are connected with the computer via the FRITZ!Box USB remote connection.

Remove USB Storage Media Safely

If you simply remove a USB stick or a USB drive from the FRITZ!Box, a loss of data may result. Safe removal prevents data losses.

Instructions: Removing USB Storage Media Safely

1. In the "Device Overview", click on the "Remove Safely" button behind the USB device.
2. Then remove the USB storage media from the FRITZ!Box.