FRITZ!Box 7590 Quick Guide: Setup and Connections

This guide provides essential information for setting up and operating your FRITZ!Box 7590, a high-performance router from AVM.

Getting Started: Configuration

The FRITZ!Box offers a user-friendly interface accessible via any web browser. Simply enter http://fritz.box into your browser's address bar and follow the on-screen instructions for initial setup.

Once configured, you can start browsing the internet by entering a web address in your browser.

Buttons and LED Indicators

The FRITZ!Box 7590 is equipped with several buttons and LED indicators to provide status information and control device functions.

Buttons:

Power/DSL: Manages the power supply and indicates the status of the DSL connection.
WLAN: Toggles the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) functionality on or off.
Fon/DECT: Used for registering cordless telephones and other DECT devices.
Connect/WPS: Initiates the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) process for easy wireless device connection.
Info: Displays system information or signals specific events.

LED Indicators:

LED	State	Description
Power/DSL	Flashing	Indicates that the power supply is connected and the DSL connection is being established or has been interrupted.
	Solid On	Shows that the FRITZ!Box is ready for operation, with power connected and DSL ready.
	Red	Signals an error. Access `http://fritz.box` in your web browser for troubleshooting.
WLAN	Flashing	Indicates that wireless LAN settings are being applied, or the radio network is being switched on or off.
	Solid On	Shows that Wireless LAN is enabled and a telephone connection is active.
	Red	Signals an error. Access `http://fritz.box` in your web browser for troubleshooting.
Fon/DECT	Flashing Green	Indicates FRITZ!OS is updating, new messages are available on the answering machine, a user-defined event is signaled, or the Stick & Surf procedure is in progress.
	Solid Green	Signals a user-defined event, or that the Stick & Surf procedure has concluded successfully.
	Red	Signals an error. Access `http://fritz.box` in your web browser for troubleshooting.
Connect/WPS	Flashing Green	Indicates that a wireless or DECT device is being registered.
Info	Flashing Green	Signals a user-defined event.

Connecting Your FRITZ!Box

Follow these steps to connect your FRITZ!Box 7590:

1. Connect to Electrical Power:

Connect the FRITZ!Box to the provided power adapter and plug it into an electrical outlet. The "Power/DSL" LED will begin to flash, indicating it is powering up.

2. Connect to the DSL Network:

Use the supplied DSL cable to connect the FRITZ!Box to your All-IP or direct access line. If your setup includes a DSL line with an analog or ISDN telephone line requiring a DSL splitter, connect the FRITZ!Box using the DSL/telephone cable and the included telephone adapter. For more detailed instructions, please consult the full PDF manual available on the AVM website.

3. Register Cordless Telephones:

The FRITZ!Box 7590 supports the registration of up to six cordless (DECT) telephones.

Initiate the registration mode on your DECT telephone.
Enter the default PIN "0000" on the telephone.
Press and hold the "Fon/DECT" button on your FRITZ!Box.

The FRITZ!Box can simultaneously support up to six cordless telephones, ten switchable smart plugs (like FRITZ!DECT 200/210), and twelve radiator controls (like FRITZ!DECT 300/Comet DECT) via the DECT wireless standard.

4. Connect Telephones by Cable:

Connect analog telephones to the "FON1" and "FON2" sockets located on the back panel of the FRITZ!Box.
Connect ISDN telephones to the "FON S0" socket.

5. Wireless LAN Quick Connection (WPS):

Devices equipped with wireless LAN can be easily connected to the FRITZ!Box using the WPS function. For Android devices, AVM recommends using the FRITZ!App WLAN available on Google Play.

Click on the wireless network icon in your computer's taskbar.
A list of available wireless networks will appear on your screen.
Select the wireless network associated with your FRITZ!Box 7590 and click "Connect".
Press the "Connect/WPS" button on the FRITZ!Box until the "WLAN" LED begins to flash.

6. Connect Computers:

Computers equipped with wireless LAN and operating systems like MAC OS can connect to the FRITZ!Box by using the network key. This key is printed on a label located on the underside of the FRITZ!Box. Alternatively, computers can be connected directly to the FRITZ!Box using the yellow network cable.

Note: A computer can only be connected to the FRITZ!Box using one of these methods at a time.

Radio Frequency Specifications

WLAN/Wi-Fi:

2.4-GHz Band: Operates between 2.4 GHz and 2.483 GHz, with a maximum power output of 100 mW.
5-GHz Band: Operates between 5.15 GHz and 5.35 GHz (max. 200 mW) and between 5.47 GHz and 5.725 GHz (max. 1000 mW).

Important Note for 5-GHz Band: The frequency range from 5.15 GHz to 5.35 GHz is designated exclusively for indoor use within EU member states.

DECT:

Operates between 1880 MHz and 1900 MHz, with a maximum power output of 250 mW.

Safety Instructions

Please adhere to the following safety guidelines for proper and safe operation:

Avoid installing or operating the FRITZ!Box during electrical storms. If a storm occurs, disconnect the device from both the power supply and the internet connection.
Ensure that the ventilation slits on the FRITZ!Box are never obstructed to prevent overheating.
Do not place the FRITZ!Box on surfaces that are sensitive to heat.
Connect the FRITZ!Box to an easily accessible electrical outlet for convenience and safety.
The FRITZ!Box is designed and intended for indoor use only.

For a comprehensive understanding of safety precautions, please refer to the detailed safety instructions provided in the official FRITZ!Box manual.

Package Contents

Upon purchasing the FRITZ!Box 7590, the package typically contains the following items:

The FRITZ!Box 7590 device itself.
A dedicated power adapter for the unit.
A DSL/telephone cable for network connectivity.
A telephone adapter (may be included depending on regional variants).
This Quick Guide document for initial setup.

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