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 electric power and the DSL line is ready for operation
Power / DSL	flashing	Device has electric 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 landline network active
Fixed Line	flashing	Messages in your mailbox (this function must be supported by your telephony provider)
WLAN	off	Wi-Fi function is switched off.
	on	Wireless LAN is enabled
	flashing	Switching the wireless LAN function on or off Adopting the wireless LAN 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.
INFO	off	Initial state
	lights up green	Signals an event specified under "System / "Info" Display". Stick & Surf procedure with FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick from AVM concluded.
	flashes green	Updating FRITZ!OS. 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 up red	Error: Follow the instructions on the "Overview" page in the user interface.

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