Our FRITZ!Box VPN portal gives you answers: How do I set up a VPN connection? What is the difference between IPSec and WireGuard? How can you set up a VPN between two FRITZ!Boxes?
Connecting the FRITZ!Box to the DSL LineYou want to connect the FRITZ!Box with a DSL line? ✔ It's easy with this step-by-step guide.You can connect your FRITZ!Box with a DSL line and use it for internet access and internet telephony. The FRITZ!Box cannot be connected with an additional telephone line (analog / ISDN).Prerequisites
The DSL line must comply with a DSL standard supported by the...
Loading the factory settings of FRITZ!DECT 500If you want to completely disconnect the LED light FRITZ!DECT 500 from a FRITZ!Box or if errors occur during registration, you can load the factory settings of the LED light. Switch off the LED light for 5 seconds. Switch on the LED light for 1 second. Repeat both of these steps 4 more times. Loading the factory settings of FRITZ!DECT 500 When the...
Switching off the LEDs on the FRITZ!DECT smart plugThe LEDs always inform you about the current operating and connection status of the smart plug, for example FRITZ!DECT 200. If you do not need this information and the light bothers you, you can use the FRITZ!Box user interface to permanently switch off the LEDs.Note:All instructions on configuration and settings given in this guide refer to the...
Sending status messages on smart home devicesTo stay informed about the status of your smart home devices, you can use the push service as well as preconfigured templates for convenience functions. The push service sends emails at the regular interval you select with basic information on for example the use, battery status, and status of the connection to the FRITZ!Box. Convenience functions in...
FRITZ!Box or power adapter heats up noticeablyIt is normal for the FRITZ!Box to heat up in relation to the load. Therefore, select a location for the FRITZ!Box where it is not exposed to additional heat and any heat produced can be drawn off: Make sure that the ventilation slots are not covered. Do not place the FRITZ!Box on a carpet or on upholstered furniture. Do not expose the FRITZ!Box or its...
Using geofencing with FRITZ!App Smart HomeGeofencing allows you to automatically switch your smart home devices depending on your location. All you need is a smartphone with FRITZ!App Smart Home. In the app, you can define geographical zones that apply certain templates, scenes or routines when you enter or leave them. For example, your radiator automatically starts to heat and the Wi-Fi network...