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 on Device has electric power and the DSL line is ready for operation
Internet on Internet connection is active
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 Wi-Fi is switched off
on Wi-Fi is enabled
flashing
  • Switching the Wi-Fi function on or off
  • Adopting the Wi-Fi network settings
  • WPS in progress: Registration procedure for a wireless, DECT, or powerline device in progress
  • WPS procedure aborted: More than two wireless devices are performing WPS at the same time. Repeat the WPS procedure.
lights up

Registration of a wireless, DECT, or powerline device was successful.

Fon off Initial state
on A telephone connection via the internet is active.
  flashing Messages in your voice mailbox (this function must be supported by your provider)
Info off Initial state
  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.

  • Signals an event specified under "System / "Info" Display".
  • The Stick & Surf procedure has been concluded.