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 / DSL on Device has electrical power and the DSL line is ready for operation
flashing Device has electrical power and the connection to DSL is being established or has been interrupted
Fon on A telephone connection via the Internet is active.
flashing Messages in your mailbox (this function must be supported by your telephony provider)
DECT on DECT is enabled
flashing Registration procedure for a DECT handset in progress.
WLAN on Wireless LAN is enabled
flashing
  • Switching the wireless LAN function on or off
  • Adopting the wireless LAN settings
  • Performing WPS
  • WPS procedure aborted: More than two wireless devices are performing WPS at the same time. Repeat the WPS procedure.
Info glows green
  • Signals an event specified under "System/Info Display".
  • Stick & Surf procedure with FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick from AVM concluded.
flashing green
  • Updating FRITZOS.
  • Signals an event specified under "System/Info Display".
  • Stick & Surf with the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick from AVM in progress.
flashes or lights red Error: Follow the instructions on the "Overview" page in the user interface.

"Info" Display