Operating Instructions and Installation Instructions

Security and Handling
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– The FRITZ!Box should not be placed on a carpet or on
upholstered furniture.
– Do not cover the FRITZ!Box.
• Do not place the FRITZ!Box on excessively heat-sensitive
surfaces, as the base of the device can heat up during
normal operation.
• Do not install the FRITZ!Box during an electrical storm.
• During a storm, disconnect the FRITZ!Box from the power
supply and from the DSL line.
• Never let liquids get inside the FRITZ!Box. Otherwise,
electric shocks or short circuits may result.
• Do not open the FRITZ!Box housing. The device contains
hazardous components and should only be opened by
authorized repair technicians.
• The FRITZ!Box is intended for indoor use only.
Handling the FRITZ!Box
• You can either place the FRITZ!Box on a horizontal sur-
face or mount it on a wall. For a drilling template to
mount the FRITZ!Box on a wall, see page 132.
• Place or hang the FRITZ!Box in a dry location that is free
of dust and protected from direct sunlight.
• For ideal operating conditions, mount the FRITZ!Box on a
wall with the cables connected on the bottom.
• When connecting the FRITZ!Box to your computer using a
network cable, keep in mind that the cable can be no
longer than 100 m.
• If you would like to establish wireless connections be-
tween the FRITZ!Box and the computer, position the
FRITZ!Box at a central location.
• Make sure to keep enough distance from potential
sources of interference like microwave devices or elec-
tric devices with large metal housings.