FRITZ!Box Cable Setup

Figure 1: The ports on the back of a FRITZ!Box 7270 router. These ports will be the same on the 7390.

It is important to remember that the FRITZ!Box uses a RJ45 style connection for the ADSL port on the back of the device. Each unit is shipped with an all-in-one version of the 'Y' cable without separate adapters.

NOTE: In some of the initial shipments of FRITZ!Box units, a 'Y' splitter was provided with RJ45 plugs. RJ45 to RJ11 adapters are included and need to be used to connect the 'Y' cable to your ADSL splitter.

Figure 2: Typical cabling for a FRITZ!Box 'Y' cable

Standard ADSL Cabling

1. Connect the larger (RJ45) end of the 'Y' cable to the DSL/TEL port on the router.
2. Connect the small, black end of the 'Y' cable (labelled Tel) to the Local Phone port on the ADSL splitter.
3. Connect the remaining small end of the 'Y' cable (labelled DSL) to the ADSL Modem port on the ADSL splitter.
4. Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet cable to the network port on your computer. Connect the other end to one of the LAN ports on the back of the router.
5. Connect the power supply to the back of the router, and plug it into your 240v power outlet.
6. Switch on the router.

Naked ADSL Cabling

1. Connect a phone cable from the DSL/TEL port on the router to the telephone port on your wall.
2. Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet cable to the network port on your computer. Connect the other end to one of the LAN ports on the back of the router.
3. Connect the power supply to the back of the router, and plug it into your 240v power outlet.
4. Switch on the router.

 

Connect to the FRITZ!Box web-based interface

Step 1

• Open your preferred web browser, e.g., Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, etc.
• Enter the following number into the address bar and then hit Enteron your keyboard:
  • 192.168.178.1 (this is known as an IP Address)

Figure 3: Entering the IP address to access the router

Step 2

The following steps will only be relevant if your modem has not already been configured, or if it has been reset to factory default settings.

• The Language Selection screen will appear.
• Select English from the list, then click Next.

Figure 4: Setting your FRITZ!Box language

• The Regional Settings screen will appear.
• Select Australia from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

Figure 5: Setting your FRITZ!Box regional settings

• The modem will then reboot. Wait a full two minutes before clicking To Overview.

Figure 6: The FRITZ!Box rebooting screen

 

Internet Connection Wizard

Step 1

• You will be asked to create an Administrator Password. You will need this password in future when you try to log in to your FRITZ!Box router.

• Enter your chosen password into the FRITZ!Box password box and the Password confirmation box, then click Register.

Figure 7: Choosing an Administrator Password for FRITZ!Box

Step 2

• You will be presented with a welcome screen. Click Next.

Figure 8: The configuration wizard's welcome screen

Step 3

• You will be asked to select your Internet Service Provider.
• Select Internode from the drop down menu.
  NOTE: If you will be setting up a Fetch TV service, and you are on an NBN or FTTH connection, select other Internet Service Provider instead.
• Click Next to continue the wizard.

Figure 9: Selecting your ISP

Step 4

• You will be asked for your Internode connection details.
• Enter your Internode username into the User name field, e.g., username@internode.on.net.
  NOTE: If your username does not include @internode.on.net you will be unable to connect.
• Enter your Internode password into the Password and Password confirmation fields.
  (Lost your password? Click here!)
• Click Next to continue.

Figure 10: Entering your Internode connection details

Step 5

• The wizard will ask you to confirm your settings.
  • If all the settings are correct, press Next to continue.
  • If the settings are not correct, press Back to make any necessary corrections.

Figure 11: Confirming settings

• The FRITZ!Box will check your settings and establish an Internet connection. It will say The procedure was concluded successfully if this was successful.

Figure 12: Successful test completion

Step 6

• The Internet setup has been completed. If you do not need to set up NodePhone,
  select Exit Wizard Now.
• If you have a NodePhone service you would like to set up, click
  Enter New Internet Number to continue.

Figure 13: The end of the Internet Connection Wizard

 

NodePhone VoIP Setup Wizard

Step 1

• Select Enter New Internet Number if you have not already done so in
  Step 6 of Internet setup.
• Enter your NodePhone number into the Internet Number and User name fields.
  Ensure that you include the area code and
  that there are no spaces in the number, e.g. 0812345678
• Enter your NodePhone password into the Password and Password Confirmation fields.
• Enter sip.internode.on.net into the Registrar field.
• Do not change any other settings on this screen. Click Next to continue.

Figure 14: Entering your NodePhone login settings

Step 2

• The FRITZ!Box will now ask how it is connected to your telephone line:
  • If you have a standard ADSL service and regular phone line:
    select DSL line and fixed-network line. This will allow your telephone to make calls via both NodePhone VoIP, and a fixed-line service (PSTN).
  • If you have a Naked ADSL, FTTH, or NBN service:
    select DSL line without a fixed-network line. Select this option also if you don't intend to use a standard fixed-line (PSTN) service.
• Select Next to continue.

Figure 15: Selecting the type of line your FRITZ!box is connected to

Step 3

• The Save and Check Internet Telephony screen will appear.
• Confirm that your settings are correct, then click Next to continue.
• The wizard will check your NodePhone settings and attempt to connect. When it successfully completes, click Next.

Figure 16: Confirming your NodePhone Settings

Step 4

• The wizard will now give you the option to configure a telephone handset to use with your NodePhone service.
• Click Configure Telephony Device.

Figure 17: NodePhone settings prior to setting up a telephone handset

Step 5

• You will be asked to select which type of telephone line you have.
• Select one fixed-line number (analog line).
• Click Next to continue.

Figure 18: Selecting the type of telephone line (analog or ISDN)

Step 6

• You will be asked to enter the number of your line.
  • If you have a landline telephone: Enter your landline telephone number, including your area code, without any spaces.
  • If you have a Naked ADSL or NBN/FTTH service: Enter your NodePhone number, including your area code, without any spaces.
• Click Next to continue.

Figure 19: Enter your landline or NodePhone telephone number

Step 7

• You will be asked what kind of telephone device you would like to connect, e.g., a telephone, answering machine, etc.
• Select Telephone (with or without answering machine).
• Click Next to continue the wizard.

Figure 20: Selecting the type of telephone device to connect

Step 8

• You will be asked how you are connecting your telephone handset to the FRITZ!Box:
  • If you have a corded telephone or non-DECT cordless telephone:
    Select FON 1 (analog telephone) from the list. Make sure your telephone is plugged into the FON 1 port on the back of the FRITZ!Box.
  • If you have a FRITZ!Fon or DECT (DECT-GAP Standard) cordless telephone:
    Select DECT (cordless telephone) from the list. Ensure you have your telephone handset user manual handy, as you will be prompted to register the phone with the FRITZ!Box.
• Click Next to continue the wizard.

Figure 21: Selecting the type of telephone handset

Step 9

• The FRITZ!Box will try to connect to your telephone handset.

• If your phone is connected correctly, it will begin ringing. The FRITZ!Box wizard will ask you to confirm this: Press Yes if your phone is ringing, and No if it is not.

Figure 22: Testing the connection to your handset

Step 10

• You will be asked to select the NodePhone account you would like to associate with the handset.
• Click Next to continue the wizard.

Step 11

• You will be asked to choose which numbers, when dialled, will cause the phone to ring.
• Select accept all calls and click Next to continue.

Figure 23: Specify if the telephone will accept all calls

Step 12

• Your settings will be displayed. Ensure that your settings are correct, and click Finish.
• Click Exit Wizard to complete the wizard.

Congratulations! You have successfully set up your Internet and NodePhone services.

If, in the future, you require additional NodePhone accounts or handsets to be associated with the FRITZ!Box, you will need to configure these through the FRITZ!Box interface.

Further Assistance

If you're looking to also set up your NodePhone or Wireless service for your FRITZ!Box router, please refer to our other guides:

• NodePhone Configuration for FRITZ!Box Routers
• Wireless Configuration for FRITZ!Box Routers

If you are having trouble setting up your router or would like to clarify some of the steps, please contact our Support Team.