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	Device has electric power and DSL connection is synchronized. The FRITZ!Box is ready for operation.
Power	flashing	Device has electric power and the connection to DSL is being established or has been interrupted
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	off	Wireless LAN function is switched off.
	on	Wireless LAN is enabled
	on (4 s)	Registration of a wireless, DECT, or powerline device was successful
	flashing	WPS in progress: Registering wireless device. Registering DECT device Registering powerline device Switching the wireless LAN function on or off Applying changes to the wireless LAN settings. WPS procedure aborted: More than two wireless devices are performing WPS at the same time. Repeat the WPS procedure.
Fon	off	Initial state
	on	A telephone connection to the internet is active
	flashing	Registering DECT device There are voice messages in your voice mailbox.
Info	lights up green	Signals an event specified under "System / "Info" Display". Stick & Surf procedure with FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick from AVM concluded.
	flashing green	Updating FRITZ!OS. Signals an event specified under "System / "Info" Display". Stick & Surf with the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick from AVM in progress.
	flashes or lights up red	Error: Follow the instructions on the "Overview" page in the user interface.

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