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 / DSL	on	Device has electrical power and the DSL line is ready for operation
Power / DSL	flashing	Device has electrical power and the connection to DSL is being established or has been interrupted
Internet	on	A telephone connection via the Internet is active.
Internet	flashing	Messages in your mailbox (this function must be supported by your telephony provider)
Fixed Line	on	Telephone connection to the fixed-line network active
Fixed Line	flashing	Messages in your mailbox (this function must be supported by your telephony provider)
WLAN	on	Wireless LAN is enabled
WLAN	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. Registration procedure for a DECT handset in progress.
	flashes or lights red	Error: Follow the instructions on the "Overview" page in the user interface.

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