Handling The Fritz!Box - Fritz! Box 7272 Installation And Operation Manual

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Handling the FRITZ!Box

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FRITZ!Box 7272
The base of the FRITZ!Box can heat up during normal op-
eration. This heat can cause damage to heat-sensitive
surfaces.
– Do not place the FRITZ!Box on heat-sensitive sur-
faces.
During electrical storms, lightning and electrical surges
present a danger to connected electrical devices.
– 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.
Moisture and liquids that find their way into the
FRITZ!Box can cause electric shocks or short circuits.
– Only use the FRITZ!Box indoors.
– Never let liquids get inside the FRITZ!Box.
The device contains hazardous components and should
only be opened by authorized repair technicians.
– Do not open the FRITZ!Box housing.
Insert the FRITZ!Box into an electrical outlet that is easy
to reach.
You can place the FRITZ!Box on a horizontal surface or
mount it on a wall. For a drilling template to mount the
FRITZ!Box on a wall, see
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.
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